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Indian ChieftainModel year report

2014 Indian Chieftain Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
20,900miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Indian Chieftain (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2014 Indian Chieftain. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by exterior lighting (2) and electrical system (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 20,900 miles. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 30 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 8 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Exterior lighting complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the software and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “Gear indicator does not always show correct gear that you are in. When bike is in neutral indicator in showing 2 nd gear. Indicator was showing neutral so I hit the started switch, it was in first gear, didn't have may hands on the handle bars, bike started and took off, about threw me off. Reading the forums this seems to be a common problem, but yet no recall on this”

NHTSA complaint #11120608, filed 2018-08, 24,000 miles

Electrical system: “While operating the motorcycle, it will randomly go into limp mode no matter what speed you’re at the motorcycle will rapidly decelerate extremely quickly and without warning. No brake light to illuminate when this happens. I have contacted INDIAN motorcycles as well as dealerships with absolutely no help whatsoever. This is extremely dangerous and can get me killed!!!!!”

NHTSA complaint #11593130, filed 2024-06

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 17,800 and 24,000 miles.

25%0–1075%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 20,900 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201412017120181201912020120241
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2014 Indian Chieftain → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 30 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 30 bulletins →

Other model years of the Indian Chieftain

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2014620,9004———Not enough data

All Indian Chieftain model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Indian Chieftain have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2014 Indian Chieftain as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2014 Indian Chieftain is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by exterior lighting with 2.

Has the 2014 Indian Chieftain been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2014 Indian Chieftain reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 20,900 miles and the middle half falls between 17,800 and 24,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.