AI Damage2014 Indian Chief Vintage: common problems
Owners of the 2014 Indian Chief Vintage filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and fuel/propulsion system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 6
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 33% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel/propulsion system 33% of all complaints
- 3 Equipment 17% of all complaints
- 4 Structure 17% of all complaints
- Engine: 2 complaints (33% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 complaints (33% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (17% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 6 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
While in motion at 65 mph on a crowded highway the motorcycle lost power. This was not an isolated incident. The bike has been in the shop two times. After each repair the bike was okay for a short period of time than the same problem happened repeatedly. Problem could happen at any speed.
Motorcycle did not start and was trailed to indian motorcycle who serviced the motorcycle in las vegas. Recalls were preformed and battery post replaced after purchasing a new battery due to dead battery from seller.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 indian chief vintage motorcycle. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v877000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 indian chief vintage motorcycle. While driving approximately 65 mph, the quick release latch that attached the contact's saddle bags to the vehicle became fractured. The dealer stated that the contact did not install the saddle bags correctly. The failure mileage was 2,400.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 indian chief vintage motorcycle n14ccvaarb. The contact stated while traveling 50 mph the saddle bag fell off. The manufacturer was contacted and did not offer a remedy. There was no diagnosis made on the motorcycle. The failure mileage was 3,100. The current mileage was 3,175.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 13,278 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 36% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Chief Vintage has 2 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 6, above average.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Indian Chief Vintage?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, fuel/propulsion system, equipment. Total complaints: 6. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: battery drain (17%), won't start (17%), loss of power / limp mode (17%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2014 Indian Chief Vintage?
NHTSA lists 0 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 2014 Indian Chief Vintage 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 2014 models
Read also
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 2026-11-05.