Indian Chief Dark Horse problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 4 owner complaints and 7 recalls on file for the Indian Chief Dark Horse (2014–2022).

Complaints
4
Recalls
7
Model years
7
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

201420152201620172018201922022
NHTSA complaints per Indian Chief Dark Horse model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Indian Chief Dark Horse model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2022 Chief Dark Horse20003Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2019 Chief Dark Horse00001—
2018 Chief Dark Horse00002—
2017 Chief Dark Horse00002—
2016 Chief Dark Horse20001Electrical System
2015 Chief Dark Horse00001—
2014 Chief Dark Horse00001—

Most common Indian Chief Dark Horse problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    2 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    2 complaints
  • Engine
    1 complaints
  • Lighting
    1 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    1 complaints

Indian Chief Dark Horse recalls

  • Recall 23V293000Apr 25, 20234 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: A missing belt guard reflector may reduce the visibility of the motorcycle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V957000Dec 29, 20224,653 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: A kickstand that does not properly retract can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V837000Nov 11, 20227,812 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V882000Dec 11, 20195,474 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V228000Apr 10, 20183,341 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: If the motorcycle starts unintentionally and is parked in an enclosed space, exposure to carbon monoxide may increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 17V682000Oct 27, 20172,096 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    Risk: The light output from the incorrect headlight can affect the motorcycle's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V877000Dec 6, 201623,761 vehiclesModel years 2014–2017

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Other Indian models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology