Polaris SLINGSHOT electrical problems
11 complaint narratives mention electrical terms.
Key facts
90 owner complaints analyzed
18 distinct recall campaigns
2,350 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2015 to 2023 model years. Data snapshot: . 46 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Electrical and battery issues evidence
11 of 90 complaints match this topic (12.2%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11121816 · 2018-08-23 (August 23, 2018)
ELECTRICAL SHORT/FIRE IN BACKUP CAMERA CAUSING FAILURE IN BREAK LIGHTS, TAIL LIGHTS, ABS, CRUISE CONTROL, RADIO, BLINKERS, HORN. VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WHEN INCIDENT OCCURRED.
Owner-reported narrative. 9,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 11121816 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11204082 · 2019-04-27 (April 27, 2019)
DURING NORMAL DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY DAY/NIGHT, THE POLARIS SLINGSHOT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WOULD FAIL AND LOST OF ALL LIGHTING VISIBILITY FOR MYSELF AND OTHERS DRIVING BEHIND ME WOULD RANDOMLY HAPPEN MAKING ME A SAFETY HAZARD ON THE ROAD. THE REAR WIRING HARNESS FUSE BOX BURNS OUT RANDOMLY GETTING VERY HOT AND SPARKING WHILE DRIVING AND BURNING OUT THE PLASTIC ON THE FUSE BOX.
Owner-reported narrative. 4,335 miles reported. Look up ODI 11204082 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11437793 · 2021-10-22 (October 22, 2021)
The contact owns a 2016 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 20 MPH, the power steering failed, and the vehicle drove onto a sidewalk without warning. The contact called the manufacturer and referred him to a local dealer for assistance. The vehicle was taken the local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle remained at the dealer for a month. The contact was informed that the battery was replaced. The contact stated that upon return of the vehicle, the turn sign…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11437793 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10958800 · 2017-03-06 (March 6, 2017)
TL* 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 M…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10958800 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11286440 · 2019-12-02 (December 2, 2019)
TL* 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). AFTER CONTACTING VALLEY MOTORSPORTS (195 E MOSBY RD, HARRISBURG, VA) AND THE MANUFACTURER, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT T…
Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 11286440 at NHTSA ↗