AI Damage2023 Indian Chief Dark Horse: common problems
The maker issued 5 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 5
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
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.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Indian Motorcycle found that some 2022 and 2023 Chief models can exhibit a noise in the front of the…
Indian Motorcycle found that some 2022 and 2023 Chief models can exhibit a noise in the front of the motorcycle when operating slowly on rough or bumpy road conditions. The sound can be difficult to properly diagnose…
- Indian Motorcycle has determined that on MY23 Chief, Chief Bobber, Super Chief, and Sport Chief the…
Indian Motorcycle has determined that on MY23 Chief, Chief Bobber, Super Chief, and Sport Chief the speedometer may not display the correct vehicle speed until the engine speed first exceeds 1200 RPM while in gear…
- Some RIDE COMMAND 7" displays may experience a blank screen, blackout, or the impression that it won't…
Some RIDE COMMAND 7" displays may experience a blank screen, blackout, or the impression that it won't turn on, leading to display replacement.
- This Indian Motorcycle Help Center article provides information regarding maintenance of tires on Indian…
- MY23 Indian Motorcycles Performance Accessory Calibrations
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Indian Chief Dark Horse?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 5 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2023 Indian Chief Dark Horse?
NHTSA lists 5 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2023 Indian Chief Dark Horse from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2023 models
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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.