2016 Indian Scout Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 50%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2016 Indian Scout, 50% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,700 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.
“When attempting to decelerate, the engine RPM's continue to go higher. I have sat at a light, bike is in neutral, and the throttle continues to accelerate. I am concerned that this issue could cause me to get in a serious accident with this motorcycle.”
NHTSA complaint #10872796, filed 2016-06, 1,100 miles“2016 Indian Scout, 3036 miles experiencing trouble starting and running terrible. After having to make a sudden stop when a car in front of another vehicle decided to turn suddenly with no warning. The ABS light stays on and will not go off. When stopping the motorcycle slid and the back tire squealed and bike died in middle of street so it appears the ABS brakes are not functioning correctly. Luckily, I'd left plenty of room between me and other vehicle and avoided a collision. After suddenly stopping it died and sputtered and it didn't want to start. …”
NHTSA complaint #11414430, filed 2021-04, 3,015 miles“The electrical connection to the tail light assembly (brake light and turn signals) and the main chassis harness was not properly fastened by the factory, and failed after rubbing on the rear tire from being unproperly fastened. The bike lost safety signals and became a safety hazard on the road.”
NHTSA complaint #11010633, filed 2017-07, 1,700 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017441Apr 17, 2025Indian Motorcycle identified that on Indian Scout Models there is a potential for damage to occur to electrical hardware or the vehicle harness if the battery ground cable and…
- 11014763Mar 1, 2025This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding how to remove and replace the battery on your Scout, Scout Sixty, Scout Bobber, Scout Sixty, Scout…
- 10209965Mar 22, 2022Indian Motorcycle identified that on Indian Scout Models there is a potential for damage to occur to electrical hardware or the vehicle harness if the battery ground cable and…
- 10208642Feb 14, 2022Best practices for gauges, speedometers, and tachometers providing information regarding how to clean and maintain. The version has been translated into French.
- 10185170Dec 18, 2020This Team Tip has been released by Indian Motorcycle to provide information regarding odometer maintenance and address concerns about correct odometer value.
- 10178861Oct 25, 2018Digital Wrench update version 09/13/2018 and later now REQUIRES an internet connection to perform ECM Reprogramming on Scout/Scout Sixty/Scout Bobber motorcycles. The new…
- 10178858May 10, 20182014-2018 Indian Motorcycles utilize Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) batteries which are selected for their superior vibration resistance, weight savings, and high output. This Team…
- 10178890Jun 15, 2017Indian Motorcycle has determined that some Indian Scout and Scout Sixty motorcycles could develop a slow crank or no start situation due to a starter that was potentially…
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Indian Scout
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Indian Scout
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.
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