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Indian Chief Dark Horse years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the Indian Chief Dark Horse since 2016, and 7 recalls have been issued. The 2016 model year has 4 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and acceleration problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
6
Recalls
7
Worst year
2016
Model years
2016-2022

Indian Chief Dark Horse years to avoid

No model year of the Indian Chief Dark Horse stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Indian Chief Dark Horse years

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Indian Chief Dark Horse complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20162022

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Indian Chief Dark Horse problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    3
  • Transmission
    2
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Lights
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Acceleration
    1

Indian Chief Dark Horse problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2022-2Fuel system30
2016-4Electrical11

Recalls 7

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Questions about the Indian Chief Dark Horse

What years of the Indian Chief Dark Horse should you avoid?

No single model year of the Indian Chief Dark Horse has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Indian Chief Dark Horse?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Indian Chief Dark Horse?

Electrical, with 3 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (2) and fuel system (2).

How many recalls does the Indian Chief Dark Horse have?

7 recalls between 2016 and 2022. The 2022 model year has the most, with 3.

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