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Indian Challenger Dark HorseModel year report

2024 Indian Challenger Dark Horse Problems

Compared with other Indian Challenger Dark Horse years

Too new to compare

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2024 Indian Challenger Dark Horse (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2024 Indian Challenger Dark Horse. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by engine (3) and tires (2). NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 10 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “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 2025-02

Engine: “16,328mi. Vehicle has been into two different dealerships with engine nosie concerns, 3 times total, at the top and bottom ends on right side; each said normal. Rider opinion: when in comparison to other same model/year bikes DO NOT make the same rattling; i recently made an appointment again for september 16th to address this issue and others under warranty including a sticking throttle (second occurrence). …”

NHTSA complaint #11684334, filed 2025-09

Tires: “Cruisetech 130/60B19 66H front. Tire irregular wear and vibration on a 2024 indian challenger motorcycle; original equipment installed tire as delivered. Metzler denied warranty replacement due to OEM, also not covered under vehicle manufacturers warranty citing as a wear item. 6600mi, purchase date August 2024, 0 miles. Tire is a 12000mi left expected with over 50% tread remaining.”

NHTSA complaint #11638659, filed 2025-01

Brakes: “2026 update Dealer replaced left front brake caliper and both front pad sets due to brake shudder; left brake caliper seized (warranty). Rotors not replaced, installed aftermarket at own expense. Dealer previously replaced left switch cube due to volume up stuck on (warranty). Motorcycles of dulles damaged covers and lost screw; indian of fredericksburg corrected cover issue. Engine experiencing significantly worsening overhead valvetrain rattle on acceleration and varying steady state rpm (dealer claims non issue). Amsoil 15w60 or indian oil change kits every 3-5k mi. …”

NHTSA complaint #11730976, filed 2026-04

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

202552026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2024 Indian Challenger Dark Horse → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 10 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

Other model years of the Indian Challenger Dark Horse

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20246—1———Too new

All Indian Challenger Dark Horse model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2024 Indian Challenger Dark Horse have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2024 Indian Challenger Dark Horse as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2024 Indian Challenger Dark Horse is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by engine with 3.

Has the 2024 Indian Challenger Dark Horse been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.