Polaris Slingshot years to avoid
No model year of the Polaris Slingshot stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Polaris Slingshot years
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Polaris Slingshot complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Polaris Slingshot problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission19
- Brakes15
- Electrical14
- Suspension11
- Steering11
- Engine11
- Acceleration10
- Wheels9
- Fuel system9
- Seat belts8
- Seats5
- Body4
Polaris Slingshot problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | - | 1 | Airbags | 2 | 1 | ||
| 2022 | - | 7 | Transmission | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2021 | - | 2 | Engine | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2020 | - | 1 | Brakes | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2019 | - | 4 | Electrical | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2018 | - | 4 | Electrical | 5 | 1 | ||
| 2017 | - | 10 | Electrical | 9 | 2 | ||
| 2016 | - | 25 | Transmission | 2,000 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2015 | - | 36 | Engine | 2,050 | 9 | 4 |
Recalls 18
Questions about the Polaris Slingshot
What years of the Polaris Slingshot should you avoid?
No single model year of the Polaris Slingshot has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Polaris Slingshot?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Polaris Slingshot?
Transmission, with 19 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (15) and electrical (14).
How many recalls does the Polaris Slingshot have?
18 recalls between 2015 and 2023. The 2017 model year has the most, with 9.
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