repaired · 2021 Q1
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. Damaged terminals may result in the loss of forward and rear lighting, instrument cluster gauges, or power steering assist.
2018 Polaris SlingshotProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2018 Polaris Slingshot, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-750 the manufacturer reports only 44% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 10, 2020. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Polaris Slingshot has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Electrical system
1Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes
1Tires1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2018 Polaris Slingshot recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Seat belts
Risk. If the seat belt buckle or seat back detach from the seat base, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Front: retractor
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the seat belt does not lock, the occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Risk. If the brake pedal separates from the brake master cylinder, it would cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2019 Q3
Seat belts
Risk. If the seat belt buckle or seat back detach from the seat base, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Polaris.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other Slingshot year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Slingshot median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2018 Polaris Slingshot, and the recalls they led to.
- Seatbelt Retractor FailureLed to recall 18V-531
In owners' words
What Slingshot owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V750000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED FREEDOM POWERSPORTS WEATHERFORD (3202 EAST INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 20, HUDSON OAKS, TX…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V750000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED RIDENOW POWERSPORTS PEORIA & INDIAN…
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