2016 Polaris Slingshot Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 28%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2016 Polaris Slingshot, 28% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,700 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Rear wheel bearings have went out on two occasions, the cross over drive has went out once, Polaris is wanting to replace the cross over drive again and the dealership is waiting on new swing arm assembly...dealers have received a no sale order nation wide for Slingshot! The problems all occurred while operating at high and low speeds on the free way and city streets while in traffic...the vehicle is a clear safety hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #10924352, filed 2016-11, 4 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Polaris Slingshot. When the vehicle was taken in for routine maintenance, the technician stated that the universal coupling was loose. The yoke needed replacement as metal flakes were in the gear box. The contact stated that the independent mechanic was able to tighten the brackets, but the bolts fractured. The contact stated that the york, universal coupling, and gear box were not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a Polaris dealer as the local dealer was sold. The closet dealer was almost 300 miles away. …”
NHTSA complaint #11058602, filed 2018-01, 10,407 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Polaris Slingshot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v755000 (power train); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. ...updated 01/23/17”
NHTSA complaint #10938591, filed 2016-12“The contact owns a 2016 Polaris Slingshot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v752000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 16v754000 (fuel system), and 16v755000 (power train). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced any failures. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #10939575, filed 2017-01“The contact owns a 2016 Polaris Slingshot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v754000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 16v755000 (power train); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The VIN was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #10958488, filed 2017-03Related recalls
- 16V755000Oct 19, 2016Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured March 4, 2014, to September 7, 2016. The…Covers: Polaris Slingshot 2015–2017
Related service bulletins
- 11029832Feb 5, 2026A new input shaft seal, PN 3610429, has been released for Model Year 2015-2026 Slingshot right angle drives for improved leak resistance. Vehicles produced after 11/10/2025 have…
- 11024950Oct 17, 2025This Slingshot help center article provides information regarding replacing the angle drive fluid on model year 2015-2019 Slingshot vehicles.
- 10178802Dec 5, 2019Due to a vendor change, the clutch master cylinder (PN 24249817) used on some 2015-2019 Slingshot S / SL / LE / SLR / GT models built on or before 01/18/2020 is no longer…
- 10178904Sep 1, 2016A new pinion seal service procedure has been developed that will allow for service of the seal without removing the angle drive from the vehicle or fully disassembling it. The…
- 10178901Nov 19, 2015The Slingshot Division of Polaris Industries has developed updated rear sprocket retaining nuts and Loctite® on 2016 Slingshot models manufactured after 11/02/2015. The single…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Polaris Slingshot
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology