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Indian Chief Vintage years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the Indian Chief Vintage since 2014, and 11 recalls have been issued. The 2014 model year has 6 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and fuel system problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
13
Recalls
11
Worst year
2014
Model years
2014-2018

Indian Chief Vintage years to avoid

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

Best Indian Chief Vintage years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Indian Chief Vintage complaints by model year

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

20142015201620172018

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Indian Chief Vintage problems

All model years combined.

  • Body
    4
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Engine
    2
  • Wheels
    1
  • Transmission
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Steering
    1

Indian Chief Vintage problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2018-1Transmission30
2017-1Body20
2016-120
2015-4Body21
2014-6Engine00

Recalls 11

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Questions about the Indian Chief Vintage

What years of the Indian Chief Vintage should you avoid?

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

What is the best year for a used Indian Chief Vintage?

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

What is the most common problem with the Indian Chief Vintage?

Body, with 4 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (2) and engine (2).

How many recalls does the Indian Chief Vintage have?

11 recalls between 2014 and 2018. The 2018 model year has the most, with 3.

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