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2020 Indian Challenger problems

The most common problem on the 2020 Indian Challenger is brakes. It has 2.0 times the complaints of a typical Challenger model year.

Typical year2.0x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
61
Worst area
Brakes

The worst 2020 Indian Challenger problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Brakes
    1
  • Steering
    1

Problems by type

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  • Brakes
    1
  • Steering
    1

Recalls 2

Exterior lighting: brake lightsReported February 2, 2024 · 11,648 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Challenger, Challenger Dark Horse, Challenger Limited, 2022 Challenger Dark Horse Icon, Challenger Elite, FTR 1200, FTR 1200 Rally, FTR 1200 S, FTR 1200 R Carbon, Pursuit Dark Horse, Challenger JD Limited Edition, Pursuit Limited Icon, Pursuit Dark Horse Premium, Pursuit Limited, Pursuit Limited Premium, 2019-2020 FTR 1200 S, FTR 1200, and 2020 FTR 1200 Rally motorcycles. The brake lights may illuminate unexpectedly and without brake application from the rider. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
Unintended illumination of the brake lights may create confusion for the drivers following the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the ABS module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 1, 2024. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1‑877‑204‑3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-24-03.

Recall number 24V069000 · Recall details

EngineReported March 25, 2020 · 616 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2020 Challenger motorcycles. The engine output shaft bearing may not have been sufficiently lubricated during assembly, possibly resulting in bearing failure at very low mileage.
Risk
Engine output shaft bearing failure could cause a sudden loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will lubricate the output shaft bearings on motorcycles with less than 50 miles on the odometer, free of charge. Motorcycles with greater than 50 miles will not require a repair, and can either be inspected by a dealer, or the owner can self-report the odometer reading directly to Indian. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1‑877‑204‑3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-20-02. Note: Owners with an odometer reading of less than 50 miles are advised to not operate their motorcycle until it is repaired.

Recall number 20V182000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2020 Indian Challenger 61

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 2020 Indian Challenger owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 1, 2022 · Steering · MO

The Motorcycle has a terrible wobble at various speeds and can be felt in the handle bars when lightly holding on. But if you let go to adjust something the bars shake back and forth at a rapid speed and is very scary. I have had Polaris engineers and the local Indian Dealership try to fix the issue with various suggestions with no effect to make it better. My polling from the nation of owners shows between 5 and 10 percent have this issue. Its not an isolated case. There are many that have not had any issue. The problem starts at zero miles on bike with zero modifications. I have several videos.

Filed Aug 10, 2020 · Brakes · 50 miles · NY

I picked up my brand new 2020 indian motorcycle on july 2, 2020 and brought it home. Later that night I took a ride and I was on the belt parkway w/b when I felt something fall near my left foot. Then something else fell near my left foot. I got off at exit 14 to inspect the motorcycle and discovered that I had no rear brakes, and I could smell burning oil. I notified the dealer via email, and the next day they picked up the motorcycle to examine it. They found that the rear brakes had fallen off the motorcycle and the cables was shredded. The dealer switch out the defective motorcycle for a new one off the floor.

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Is the 2020 Indian Challenger reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2020 Indian Challenger, 2.0 times a typical Challenger model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2020 Indian Challenger?

Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is steering (1).

How many recalls does the 2020 Indian Challenger have?

2 recalls, covering exterior lighting and engine.

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