2016 Polaris Slingshot Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2016 Polaris Slingshot, 8% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,400 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2 large rear metal angle reflectors attached with double sided tape 1 detached from body thankfully while sitting at a red light. Metal angles are not secured to frame adequately. Could cause danger to motorist behind vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11228727, filed 2019-07, 1,800 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Polaris Slingshot. While driving various speeds, the heat from the muffler and engine entered the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer in philadelphia, pa, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11099824, filed 2018-06, 103,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10178798Oct 11, 2018This Team Tip is designed to bring awareness to updated information regarding hood alignment for all 2015-2019 Slingshot models. Updated information has been added to the Service…
- 10178905Jan 14, 2016The Slingshot Division of Polaris Industries has developed a hood bumper replacement kit for all 2015 and 2016 Slingshot models. The original hood isolator brackets are composed…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 8% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2016 Polaris Slingshot
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Polaris Slingshot
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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