2014 Indian Chieftain Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 50%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2014 Indian Chieftain, 50% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,900 miles.
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.
“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“Clutch cables appears to failing at what may be considered a high rate. Loss of clutch could lead to rider being unable to operate the motorcycle safely. My particular motorcycle in unaffected by this but I'm seeing reports on various web sites that is it is occurring at a high frequency.”
NHTSA complaint #11354908, filed 2020-09“The contact owns a 2014 Indian Chieftain motorcycle. While driving 30 MPH, the gear lever failed to shift past first gear until the speed decreased to 5 MPH. The contact mentioned that the failure only occurred in cold temperatures. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the vehicle was working to specifications and recommended that the vehicle be warmed up for ten minutes. The failure persisted and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 1,800.”
NHTSA complaint #10650668, filed 2014-10, 1,800 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11016279Mar 12, 2025This Indian Motorcycle help center article contains information regarding the inspection and adjustment of the clutch lever on 2014+ Chieftain motorcycles.
- 11016261Mar 5, 2025This Indian Motorycle help center article provides information regarding inspection and tension adjustment of the drive belt on 2014+ Chieftain motorcycles.
- 10235789Apr 10, 2023This communication provides information regarding the inspection and tension adjustment of the Drive Belt on MY2014+ Indian Chieftain vehicles.
- 10235788Apr 6, 2023This communication provides information regarding the inspection and adjustment of the Clutch Lever on MY2014+ Indian Chieftain vehicles.
- 10178896Dec 12, 2019Indian Motorcycle has determined the gear position switch used on 2014-2019 (111 c.i.) motorcycles may provide an inaccurate signal, which can lead to an incorrect gear being…
- 10178895Nov 6, 2019Indian Motorcycle has determined the gear position switch used on 2014-2019 (111 c.i.) motorcycles may provide an inaccurate signal, which can lead to an incorrect gear being…
- 10178894Nov 5, 2019Indian Motorcycle has determined the gear position switch used on 2014-2019 (111 c.i.) motorcycles may provide an inaccurate signal, which can lead to an incorrect gear being…
- 10178865Nov 30, 2018This Team Tip is designed to inform dealers about updated information regarding gear position switches for all 2014- 2019 Indian Motorcycle (111 c. i.) models. Updated…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 50% |
Other parts of the 2014 Indian Chieftain
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Indian Chieftain
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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