Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Polaris Slingshot
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Polaris Slingshot has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 25 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V750000 Excessive Current may Damage Fuse Holder NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V809000 Backup Camera Failure/Loss of Taillight/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V195000 Seat Belt or Seat Back may Detach; Seat may Slide NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V357000 Missing Sealing Grommets in Replacement Swingarms NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V755000 Swing Arm may have Decreased Strength NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V754000 Fuel Line may Leak from Abrasion Against Hood NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V752000 Brake Fluid Leak from Overtorqued Pressure Switch NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V777000 Headlights May Shut Off While Riding NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 7 complaints
- Service Brakes 6 complaints
- Steering 6 complaints
- Suspension 4 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
Of the 25 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 25 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Polaris Slingshot has multiple recalls and owner complaints, primarily focusing on electrical, brake, and powertrain issues. The recalls for critical systems like the seat belts and brakes, combined with various faults in essential components such as steering and suspension, lower its reliability effectively.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 20,000–40,000 miles | $150–$400 | common |
| service brakes | 30,000–50,000 miles | $250–$600 | common |
| power train | 40,000–60,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| steering | 30,000–60,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes, every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement, every 30,000 miles
- Coolant replacement, every 50,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change, every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual braking noises
- Difficulty in steering control
- Frequent electrical issues
- Seatbelt latch problems
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Polaris Slingshot at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.