AI DamageIndian Chief Bobber: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Indian Chief Bobber across 3 model years: 0 owner complaints and 25 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Indian Motorcycle has determined that model year 2020-2024 Challenger, 2022-2024 Pursuit and 2024 Chief…
- Indian Motorcycle has determined that model year 2020-2024 Challenger, 2022-2024 Pursuit and 2024 Chief…
- This is a communication to Indian Motorcycle Technicians and Set Up Technicians which provides details…
- Indian Motorcycle has determined that some Model Year 2024 Chief motorcycles may not have the evaporative…
- Indian Motorcycle found that some 2022 and 2023 Chief models can exhibit a noise in the front of the…
- Indian Motorcycle has determined that on MY23 Chief, Chief Bobber, Super Chief, and Sport Chief the…
- Some RIDE COMMAND 7" displays may experience a blank screen, blackout, or the impression that it won't…
- This Indian Motorcycle Help Center article provides information regarding maintenance of tires on Indian…
- MY23 Indian Motorcycles Performance Accessory Calibrations
- Indian Motorcycles is releasing a guide to aid in misfire diagnosis on heavyweight air and liquid cooled…
- Indian Motorcycle found that some 2022 Chief models can exhibit a noise in the front of the motorcycle…
- Indian Motorcycle identified that on Indian Scout Models there is a potential for damage to occur to…
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.