Indian Chieftain Dark Horse problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 7 owner complaints and 6 recalls on file for the Indian Chieftain Dark Horse (2016–2024).

Complaints
7
Recalls
6
Model years
7
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

2016201732018320191202020232024
NHTSA complaints per Indian Chieftain 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 Chieftain Dark Horse model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2024 Chieftain Dark Horse00002—
2023 Chieftain Dark Horse00001—
2020 Chieftain Dark Horse10000Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2019 Chieftain Dark Horse30001Electrical System
2018 Chieftain Dark Horse30003Transmission & Drivetrain
2017 Chieftain Dark Horse00002—
2016 Chieftain Dark Horse00001—

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

  • Electrical System
    3 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    2 complaints
  • Engine
    1 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    1 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    1 complaints

Indian Chieftain Dark Horse recalls

  • Recall 24V550000Jul 23, 20241,773 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: A rear suspension pushrod that buckles may pinch the main chassis harness, damage the coolant reservoir, damage the rear tire, or cause the motorcycle to bottom out under load. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 23V829000Dec 7, 20231,215 vehiclesModel years 2023–2024

    Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 22V635000Aug 19, 202228,689 vehiclesModel years 2016–2018

    Risk: The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of 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.

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