2001 Indian Chief Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 30%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Indian Chief, 30% of the 10 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.
“At 75 and 80 MPH motorcycle will begin to wobble. Here was no control, and consumer had to slow it down to stop shaking. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #894297, filed 2001-08Related service bulletins
- 10030025Jul 22, 2009Indian motorcycle: the rear shock absorber on the motorcycle can be adjusted for the weight the motorcycle is carrying. To adjust the shock absorber spring, you will need an…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Indian Chief
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Indian Chief
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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