Indian Spirit Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Indian Spirit (2002–2002) that have at least 5 complaints. 2002 has the most, with 5. Across all years, the part named most often is exterior lighting (3 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Spirit model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 5 | 5,700 | 7 | 4 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Exterior lighting3 50%
- Transmission and drivetrain1 17%
- Body and structure1 17%
- Fuel system1 17%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2002: “Consumer received recall 03v130000 notice in april concerning fuel tank vent tube defect in april 2003. Dealer did not have the parts available, and consumer did not receive a call to verify when the parts would become available.”
NHTSA complaint #10038537, filed 2003-09Other Indian models
59 complaintsIndian Scout
29 complaintsIndian Roadmaster
9 complaintsIndian Chief Vintage
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6 complaintsIndian Challenger Dark Horse
6 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology