2016 Polaris Slingshot Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2016 Polaris Slingshot, 8% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,950 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“The contact owns a 2016 Polaris Slingshot. While riding at various speeds, the rpms suddenly revved high and the vehicle accelerated on its own. The vehicle was taken to cycle sports center (4001 n. John young pkwy, orlando, fl) where the failure was confirmed, but the cause could not be determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11278823, filed 2019-11, 10,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
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 complaintsBody and structure
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.
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