2000 Indian Chief Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%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 2 complaints about the equipment of the 2000 Indian Chief, 5% 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.
“The mounting bracket for the foot rest is designed too low, the foot rest attachment is secured by a screw which hangs down lower than the foot rest mounting thus the head of the screw caught a obstacle with such force that the welded tab on the frame broke. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #554287, filed 2000-09“Dot lable inside both rims are causing inner tube failure. Dealer / manufacturer were notified, and unwilling to assist in this matter. Feel free to provide any further information on this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #897886, filed 2001-10Related 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.
- 10189626Mar 15, 2021EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: STOP SALE on affected motorcycle(s) identified in your inventory until further notice.
- 10030026Jul 22, 2009Indian motorcycle: transmission oil level check. Model and model years not listed.
- 10030064Jul 1, 2009Indian motorcycle: engine oil level check. No model or model years listed.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2000 Indian Chief
11 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 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 28, 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