AI DamageIndian Chieftain Dark Horse: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Indian Chieftain Dark Horse across 9 model years: 0 owner complaints and 46 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 | 64 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 59 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 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.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding brake inspection and maintenance…
- This is a communication to Indian Motorcycle Technicians and Set Up Technicians which provides details…
- 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…
- Indian Motorcycle has developed a new power windshield motor which is now used on some MY23 Indian Motorcycles
- 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 has determined that an electrical defect may exist in 2014-2020 Heavyweight Air Cooled…
- Indian Motorcycle identified that on Indian Scout Models there is a potential for damage to occur to…
- Best practices for gauges, speedometers, and tachometers providing information regarding how to clean and…
- Indian General Ride Command Diagnosis
- Polaris has identified an issue with a population of the 2881779-156 and 2881779-521 Air Intake Kits
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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.