1999 Indian Chief Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 33%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Indian Chief, 33% of the 9 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Oil leakages; vehicle been in dealer's shop on seven occasions, and problem still occurring. Consumer had front and rear brakes service, front master cylinder rebuilt on several occasions, front rocker cover leking, head lights and driving lights have been adjusted, oil leaking at push rods.”
NHTSA complaint #889553, filed 2001-06“Motorcycle experiencing severe shaking in front while traveling at 50 MPH or more, and rear shocks were replace on two occasions. But, problem still reoccurring. The front mastercylinder failed. Rear pads needed replacing. Replace head light bulb.”
NHTSA complaint #890212, filed 2001-06“At 4,000 miles front brakes would fade intermittently when applied. Vehicle been in dealer shop on several occasions, and problem still reoccurring. Problems with the master cylinder cause brake lights to flash, front brakes have locked up the front wheel on two occasions, rear brakes have failed completely three occasions, front rotor warped, rear master cylinder has been replaced, front master cylinder replaced, rear brake pads replaced. Tapping noise in engine, drive belt noisy, oil leak, engine backfires. Rear turn signal lens collects moisture. Handle bar master bad. …”
NHTSA complaint #890209, filed 2001-06Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Indian Chief
5 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Indian Chief
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.
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