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2014 Indian Chief Vintage Engine Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
33%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
50,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2014 Indian Chief Vintage, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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 miles

“Recall not performed and motorcycle sold without repairs. Dealer is desert thunder Indian motorcycle in kingman, az. Motorcycle did not start and was trailed to Indian motorcycle who serviced the motorcycle in las vegas. Recalls were preformed and battery post replaced after purchasing a new battery due to dead battery from seller. Seller was called regarding recall and stated the recall notice is not sent to the dealers and the recall notices was sent to the prior owner. Also stated that he did not look up the recall and admitted that he was wrong. …”

NHTSA complaint #11055803, filed 2017-12

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2014233%

Other parts of the 2014 Indian Chief Vintage

Fuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 Indian Chief Vintage

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology