2000 Indian Chief Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 13%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2000 Indian Chief, 13% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“When the brakes are applied, the turn signals flash three times. While they are flashing, the turn signals can not be turned on which caused me to be struck in the side while making a left turn.”
NHTSA complaint #10016418, filed 2003-04, 3,500 miles“Dealer is reluctant to address this issue. The only fix tried was silicone round the the chrome facia. Unable to use vehicle at night as headlight may go out within a 100 miles of being replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #751454, filed 2001-08Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 | 13% |
| 1999 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2000 Indian Chief
11 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBrakes
4 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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