2000 Indian Chief Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 10%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Indian Chief, 10% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The consumer received recall notice #03v039000 subject: voltage regulator. The consumer called kerry ford on 4/28/2003 who stated that the parts had to be ordered. The consumer had not received a call from kerry ford on the date when the recalled parts should have been available.”
NHTSA complaint #10020475, filed 2003-05“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 2003-09Related recalls
- 03V039000Feb 10, 2003On certain motorcycles equipped with compufire brand series type voltage regulators, if damaged, the voltage regulator can become stuck in an open mode that…Covers: Indian Chief 1999–2001, Scout 1999–2001, Spirit 1999–2001 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10208642Feb 14, 2022Best practices for gauges, speedometers, and tachometers providing information regarding how to clean and maintain. The version has been translated into French.
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Indian Chief
11 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBrakes
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 27, 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