Indian Chief Vintage Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Indian Chief Vintage (2014–2014) that have at least 5 complaints. 2014 has the most, with 6. Across all years, the part named most often is other or unknown (2 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Chief Vintage 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | 2,750 | 0 | 20 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Other or unknown2 25%
- Fuel system2 25%
- Engine2 25%
- Body and structure1 13%
- Equipment1 13%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2014: “While in motion at 65 MPH on a crowded highway the motorcycle lost power. This was not an isolated incident. The bike has been in the shop two times. After each repair the bike was okay for a short period of time than the same problem happened repeatedly. Problem could happen at any speed.”
NHTSA complaint #11097237, filed 2018-05, 50,000 milesOther Indian models
59 complaintsIndian Scout
29 complaintsIndian Roadmaster
9 complaintsIndian Chieftain
6 complaintsIndian Challenger Dark Horse
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