2000 Indian Chief Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 10%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Indian Chief, 10% of the 40 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.
“This motorcyce is advertised to have a seat height of 24.5 it has adjustable shock absorbers and the ride height can be varied a few inches higher. The problem is that when you are riding the bike and turn right the lean of the motorcycle will cause the operators right hand side floorboard rear support braket to scrape the ground. This is the location of the foot pedal control for the rear brake. I have had several close calls where the braket would catch on an rregularity in the pavement causing the bike to jump and almost throwing me off. …”
NHTSA complaint #757006, filed 2002-01“The motorcycle has multiple problem s. The windshield is loose /the charger will not charge at all/battery has low cell, and brakes will not hold at all.”
NHTSA complaint #10040434, filed 2003-09“Brake line was routed under frame , brake stuck . When putting brakes on it will stay on. Also, front pad separated when consumer tried to put brakes on. Dealership was out of business.”
NHTSA complaint #895559, filed 2001-08Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Indian Chief
11 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Indian Chief
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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