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2022 Polaris Slingshot Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
71%of 7 total for the year
Median mileage
2,800miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2022 Polaris Slingshot, 71% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,800 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.

“We bought a 2022 Polaris Slingshot R with Roll Cage and Canvas Top from Private Club Motors. The rims were a little beat up, but as far as we knew, that was just cosmetic. It was closing time and pouring down rain when we left the dealership. I was driving behind the Slingshot and could tell there was a definite problem with the wheels, as they looked like they were wobbling. When we stopped to get gas, the driver said it was vibrating like crazy. I texted the sales guy immediately to let him know there was a problem with the tires. He said to bring it back in and they would take care of it. …”

NHTSA complaint #11746257, filed 2026-06

“The contact owns a 2022 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and slowing down, the transmission inadvertently shifted into neutral(N). The contact stated that the motorcycle was restarted each time after the failure and shifted into drive(D). The motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11681795, filed 2025-08, 10,000 miles

“The contact's wife owns a 2022 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate upon depression of the accelerator pedal with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the engine was rewired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 2,400.”

NHTSA complaint #11538646, filed 2023-08, 2,400 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the transmission downshifted with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact became aware that the message “Shift not Allowed” was displayed. The motorcycle was able to be restarted; however, the failure recurred. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 800.”

NHTSA complaint #11615037, filed 2024-09, 800 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 45 MPH on a two-lane road, the brake pedal was depressed while making a left turn, and the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle independently shifted to neutral and became inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle revved; however, the vehicle failed to shift into gear. The driver drifted over to the side of the roadway. The driver was able to restart the vehicle, and the vehicle operated as intended; however, the failure recurred while depressing the brake pedal. …”

NHTSA complaint #11674959, filed 2025-07, 3,200 miles

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2022571%
2016728%
2015617%

Other parts of the 2022 Polaris Slingshot

Wheels
3 complaints
Engine
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 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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