Indian Chieftain years to avoid
No model year of the Indian Chieftain stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Indian Chieftain years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Indian Chieftain 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 Chieftain problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission5
- Electrical4
- Lights3
- Engine2
- Acceleration2
- Brakes1
- Body1
Indian Chieftain problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | - | 3 | Body | 3 | 1 | ||
| 2018 | - | 1 | Acceleration | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2017 | - | 2 | Electrical | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2016 | - | 1 | Electrical | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2015 | - | 2 | Brakes | 4 | 1 | ||
| 2014 | - | 6 | Transmission | 4 | 0 |
Recalls 11
Questions about the Indian Chieftain
What years of the Indian Chieftain should you avoid?
No single model year of the Indian Chieftain has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Indian Chieftain?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Indian Chieftain?
Transmission, with 5 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (4) and lights (3).
How many recalls does the Indian Chieftain have?
11 recalls between 2014 and 2019. The 2018 model year has the most, with 4.
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