2002 Indian Scout Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 33%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Indian Scout, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“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“Problems with engine failure and gas tank vent tube. 05/15/03 motorcycle was taken to the dealer to have gas tank vent tube recall performed. The mechanic overlooked the motorcycle and stated it was fine. 05/24/03 engine failed in the rain at highway speed on a busy interstate-motorcycle at 60 MPH. The motorcycle was again taken to the dealer for repairs. 08/30/03 the consumer received the motorcycle after three months without the recall being performed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10041858, filed 2003-09Related recalls
- 03V130000Apr 4, 2003On certain motorcycles, due to the positioning of the gas tank vent tube, the vent tube can become clogged with debris, particularly in wet weather. Vent tube…Covers: Indian Scout 2002–2003, Spirit 2002–2003
- 02V083000Mar 21, 2002On certain motorcycles, fractures can occur on either the left or right fuel tank at the top of the joint where the bracket is welded to the tank back plate.Covers: Indian Scout 2002, Spirit 2002
- 02V038000Feb 5, 2002Some motorcycles may have a gas tank venting system that became clogged during production.Covers: Indian Scout 2002, Spirit 2002
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Indian Scout
5 complaintsBrakes
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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