2001 Indian Scout Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 44%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Indian Scout, 44% of the 9 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“My problem is this Indian motorcycle ride is unstable. I have not been able to locate exactly what the problem is. I have been reading on the www that this is very common place with a majority of Indian motorcycles. I noticed that other riders report that their motorcycles wobble or shimmy too. This unstability must be investigated. I believe from reading many reports from others motorcycle owners the issue lays in the frame assembly, wheels and tires. I read even one death has been reported. The Indian motorcycle company has failed to correct this problem and are very aware on it. …”
NHTSA complaint #754886, filed 2001-11“The swing arm thta holds the rear tire in place wobbles excesively in turns at 45mph or higher, the manufacturer changed the swing arm in the next model year citing failure of welds, but has not responded to requests to replace current swing arms.”
NHTSA complaint #760259, filed 2002-04“While traveling 50-55 MPH and making a turn rear of vehicle traveled out of control, tossing consumer off to the ground. Vehicle was serviced, swing arm bowed was out 8 spokes ,snapped in rim.”
NHTSA complaint #10024135, filed 2003-06“Riding this motorcycle at normal speeds, there is a substantially dangerous wobble felt. It feels as if the motorcycle will come out from under neath you.”
NHTSA complaint #760203, filed 2002-04Related recalls
- 02V176000Jul 2, 2002On certain motorcycles, the pinch bolts that clamp the front forks to the axle may be 1/4" bolts or 5/16" bolts made of stainless steel. In both cases, these…Covers: Indian Scout 2001, Spirit 2001
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 17% |
| 2001 | 4 | 44% |
Other parts of the 2001 Indian Scout
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Indian Scout
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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