2016 Indian Scout Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 17%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2016 Indian Scout, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,100 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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014757Feb 26, 2025This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding how to inspect and adjust the drive belt tension on your Indian Scout, Scout Sixty, Scout Bobber, Scout…
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- 10178855Feb 10, 2017Indian Motorcycle has implemented an update to the Scout 1200 transmission assembly which will affect how service parts can be ordered for 2015 - 2016 models.
- 10178854Jan 24, 2017Indian Motorcycle has implemented an update to the Scout 1200 transmission assembly which will affect how service parts can be ordered for 2015 - 2016 models.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 17% |
| 2002 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2016 Indian Scout
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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