Indian Scout Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints across the 4 model years of the Indian Scout (2001–2016) that have at least 5 complaints. 2001 has the most, with 9. Across all years, the part named most often is exterior lighting (9 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Scout model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 6 | 1,613 | 0 | 31 | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 8 | 1,092 | 1 | 30 | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 6 | 6,300 | 7 | 4 | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 9 | — | 7 | 4 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Exterior lighting9 21%
- Fuel system7 16%
- Electrical system6 14%
- Brakes6 14%
- Suspension5 12%
- Body and structure5 12%
- Vehicle speed control3 7.0%
- Transmission and drivetrain2 4.7%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2016: “My 2016 Indian Scout sixty has only 1,526 miles on it. I purchased it, and took delivery on nov. 1st, 2016. While riding my motorcycle one day recently, it started to run rough. It frequently sounded like it misfired, plus when I rolled out on the throttle at takeoff, and at cruising speeds, it would be delayed in response, instead of instantly, which it always did before. …”
NHTSA complaint #11338213, filed 2020-07, 1,526 miles2015: “For over a year now my Scout will uncontrollably rev in low gears after getting hot. This happens at stops and going into turns most commonly. Multiple times it has almost caused me to wreck and if I were a less experienced rider I would have. I have contacted multiple dealers to attempt an under warranty fix and have been told they have fix and that they arent even aware of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10870222, filed 2016-05, 600 miles2002: “Consumer noticed a crack in the vehicles head light, where it connects to the front of the vehicle. The dealership replaced the part, but it cracked again. Ts the head light bracket continuously breaks. The brake dust boot had fallen off, and the rear shocks leaked. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #10001636, filed 2002-12, 5,800 milesOther Indian models
59 complaintsIndian Roadmaster
9 complaintsIndian Chief Vintage
6 complaintsIndian Chieftain
6 complaintsIndian Challenger Dark Horse
6 complaintsIndian Spirit
5 complaints
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. Methodology