2017 Polaris Slingshot Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 20%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,550miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2017 Polaris Slingshot, 20% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,550 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.
“The contact owns a 2017 Polaris Slingshot. While operating the vehicle, the headlights, rear brake lights, and instrument panel lighting randomly shut off. Also, while making a left turn into the driveway, the power steering seized and the steering wheel could not be turned in either direction. The cause of the failures was not determined. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 19v750000 (electrical system). …”
NHTSA complaint #11286440, filed 2019-12, 100 miles“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 service bulletins
- 10178912May 11, 2017Polaris has determined that the six screws used to fasten the SLR steering wheel to the hub adapter may not have achieved the specified torque of 72 in-lbs. (8.1 Nm) during…
- 10178909Nov 30, 2016Polaris has determined that some Slingshot vehicles could have a steering shaft pinch bolt and set screw that do not meet Polaris quality standards. To improve the steering shaft…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Polaris Slingshot
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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