Indian Challenger Dark Horse Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Indian Challenger Dark Horse (2024–2024) that have at least 5 complaints. 2024 has the most, with 6. Across all years, the part named most often is engine (3 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Challenger Dark Horse model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | — | 1 | 10 | — | Too new |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Engine3 30%
- Electrical system3 30%
- Tires2 20%
- Transmission and drivetrain1 10%
- Brakes1 10%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2024: “Accessory and infotainment control wiring harness contain sub-par conductors prone to breakage and/or short circuit. My vehicle was purchased in August 2024. In September 2024 I had a wire break inside the insulation for one of the speakers at the bend point next to the saddlebag hinge; this was not a safety issue, but noted. In early November 2024, I began having issues with the infotainment control switch on the left handlebar switch pod. …”
NHTSA complaint #11640997, filed 2025-02Other Indian models
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29 complaintsIndian Roadmaster
9 complaintsIndian Chief Vintage
6 complaintsIndian Chieftain
6 complaintsIndian Spirit
5 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology