2000 Indian Chief Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 13%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 5 complaints about the steering of the 2000 Indian Chief, 13% of the 40 complaints for this model year. 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.
“Consumer had found handle bar loose. When trying to drive it was impossible due to no control on steering. Then, took vehicle to dealer where they said that problem was with tripple bar that needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the triple bar with aluminium bar instead of the one that factory had installed.”
NHTSA complaint #882008, filed 2001-03Related recalls
- 02V144000May 30, 2002On certain motorcycles, the handle bar riser top clamp could allow excessive movement of the handle bars.Covers: Indian Chief 1999–2000
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 | 13% |
| 1999 | 3 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2000 Indian Chief
11 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsExterior lighting
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 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