2017 Polaris Slingshot Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 20%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Polaris Slingshot, 20% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“After braking a few times the “brake failure” light will come in the dashboard disabling the cruise control. After researching online I found this article TSA-18-02 that states that it is a known problem! This should be a recall and not just an ”service advisory””
NHTSA complaint #11451617, filed 2022-02“The contact owns a 2017 Polaris Slingshot. While accelerating from a stop, the ABS warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the traction control and steering ability failed, which caused the vehicle to pull more to the right. The dealer diagnosed that the control module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, a week later, the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle was diagnosed that the battery cable was lose and was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,000. Updated 05/02/17”
NHTSA complaint #10958800, filed 2017-03, 5,000 milesRelated recalls
- 18V321000May 16, 2018Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Polaris Slingshot, Slingshot SL, Slingshot SLR, Slingshot SL Icon, and Slingshot GT LE…Covers: Polaris Slingshot 2017–2018
- 16V752000Oct 18, 2016Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured December 28, 2015, to April 27, 2016. The…Covers: Polaris Slingshot 2016–2017
Related service bulletins
- 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…
- 10170165Dec 5, 2019Due to a vendor change, the clutch master cylinder (PN 24249817) used on the affected models listed above is no longer available and has been replaced with Kit 2208233.
- 10178804Apr 26, 2018Polaris has identified a quality issue affecting some Slingshot brake pressure switches. An intermittent failure of the switch triggers a "Brake Failure" malfunction indicator…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Polaris Slingshot
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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