AI Damage2023 Indian Pursuit Dark Horse reliability: common problems
Owners of the 2023 Indian Pursuit Dark Horse filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about tires and suspension. The maker issued 6 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 6
What fails most often
- 1 Tires 100% of all complaints
- 2 Suspension 67% of all complaints
- Tires: 3 complaints (100% of all).
- Suspension: 2 complaints (67% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 2 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Tire size: 180/60 R16 A bubble developed inside the tire which caused a slight bubble on the outside of the tire. The Problem caused a strong low speed wobble. The wobble created handling issues and had the potential to blow.
The contact stated that while riding approximately 30-45 MPH, the front end of the motorcycle was violently shaking. There was no warning light illuminated. The motorcycle was taken to several dealers, and the failure was confirmed after the motorcycle was ridden; however, the cause of the failure was not yet…
There were no warning lights illuminated. The motorcycle was taken to the local dealer, where it was determined that the front tire needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was repaired, but the failure recurred.
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 15,523 of 32,257 model years in the NHTSA data (top 48% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Pursuit Dark Horse has 1 complaints (4 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
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 motorcycles may encounter a scenario in which the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) or Wireless Control Module (WCM)…
- 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.
- Indian Motorcycle has developed a new power windshield motor which is now used on some MY23 Indian Motorcycles
In an effort to deliver consistent quality, Indian Motorcycle has released this Service Advisory to address worn power windshield motor bushings on some MY20-MY23 Indian Motorcycles.
- MY23 Indian Motorcycles Performance Accessory Calibrations
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Indian Pursuit Dark Horse?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: tires, suspension. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (67%), vibration (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2023 Indian Pursuit Dark Horse?
NHTSA lists 6 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 Pursuit 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 2026-11-06.