2002 Indian Scout Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 83%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2002 Indian Scout, 83% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,300 miles. 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.
“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 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Indian Scout motorcycle. While driving at speeds of 45 MPH the front exterior headlight mounting bracket fell from the motorcycle. The motorcycle was taken to an independent service shop where the headlight assembly was welded back onto the motorcycle at the owner's expense. …”
NHTSA complaint #10319224, filed 2010-03, 6,800 miles“The consumer went to a Indian dealership to take care of recalls for the headlamp and gasoline but the dealership would not honor the recalls due to the fact that Indian motorcycle was going out of business. The front fender had the potential to fall.”
NHTSA complaint #10040485, filed 2003-12“Dealership was refusing to honor recall 03v258000 concerning headlight bracket breaking. Dealership stated that they didn't perform any Indian motorcycle recall repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10040428, filed 2003-09“Consumer received recall letters 03v286000 and 03v258000 from Indian motorcycles. Dealer refused to honor these recalls. Manufacturer filed bankruptcy.”
NHTSA complaint #10042655, filed 2003-10Related recalls
- 03V258000Jul 22, 2003On certain motorcycles, the bracket used to support the teardrop headlight can crack, causing the bracket to break and the light to slip out of position or…Covers: Indian Scout 2001–2003, Spirit 2002–2003, Chief Vintage 2003
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 5 | 83% |
| 2001 | 4 | 44% |
Other parts of the 2002 Indian Scout
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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