Indian Chief years to avoid
No model year of the Indian Chief stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Indian Chief years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Indian Chief complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Indian Chief problems
All model years combined.
- Suspension19
- Engine13
- Brakes12
- Electrical11
- Steering8
- Lights7
- Transmission6
- Body6
- Visibility3
- Fuel system2
- Acceleration1
Indian Chief problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | - | 2 | Body | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2017 | - | 2 | Brakes | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2015 | - | 1 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2003 | - | 2 | Brakes | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2002 | - | 4 | Engine | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | - | 10 | Suspension | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2000 | - | 40 | Suspension | 4 | 3 | ||
| 1999 | - | 9 | Suspension | 4 | 1 |
Recalls 14
Questions about the Indian Chief
What years of the Indian Chief should you avoid?
No single model year of the Indian Chief has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Indian Chief?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Indian Chief?
Suspension, with 19 complaints across all years, followed by engine (13) and brakes (12).
How many recalls does the Indian Chief have?
14 recalls between 1999 and 2022. The 2002 model year has the most, with 4.
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