AI Damage2018 Indian Scout Bobber: common problems
The maker issued 22 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 22
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 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.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding how to remove the driver's seat…
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding how to remove the driver's seat on Indian Scout motorcycles.
- This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding how to remove and replace the…
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding how to remove and replace the battery on your Scout, Scout Sixty, Scout Bobber, Scout Sixty, Scout Bobber Twenty or Scout Rogue.
- This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding how to inspect and adjust the…
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding how to inspect and adjust the drive belt tension on your Indian Scout, Scout Sixty, Scout Bobber, Scout Bobber Twenty or Scout Rogue.
- This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding how to properly maintain and…
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding how to properly maintain and adjust the clutch lever on your Indian Scout, Scout Sixty, Scout Bobber, Scout Bobber Twenty, and Scout Rogue.
- This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding the inspection and maintenance…
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding the inspection and maintenance of the brake system on Indian Scout, Scout Sixty, Scout Bobber, Scout Bobber Twenty and Scout Rogue motorcycles.
- This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding replacement of the air filter on…
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding replacement of the air filter on model year 2015-2024 Indian Scout and Scout Bobber motorcycles
- Indian Motorcycle identified that on Indian Scout Models there is a potential for damage to occur to…
Indian Motorcycle identified that on Indian Scout Models there is a potential for damage to occur to electrical hardware or the vehicle harness if the battery ground cable and ground joint is not connected properly…
- Best practices for gauges, speedometers, and tachometers providing information regarding how to clean and…
Best practices for gauges, speedometers, and tachometers providing information regarding how to clean and maintain. The version has been translated into French.
- EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
STOP SALE on affected motorcycle(s) identified in your inventory until further notice.
- This Team Tip has been released by Indian Motorcycle to provide information regarding odometer maintenance…
This Team Tip has been released by Indian Motorcycle to provide information regarding odometer maintenance and address concerns about correct odometer value.
- Digital Wrench version 3.9 is now available for download
Updating to version 3.9 is required to update the base Digital Wrench software version from 3.8 to 3.9 to allow for future MY18 vehicle support.
- At the dealer show in July, we launched the new MY18 Indian Motorcycle line-up!
On top of key product enhancements across the entire line, we also introduced the all new Scout® Bobber, Springfield Dark Horse®, Chieftain Dark Horse® with Ride Command, and Roadmaster® Elite.
NHTSA lists 22 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Indian Scout Bobber?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 22 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2018 Indian Scout Bobber?
NHTSA lists 22 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 2018 Indian Scout Bobber 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 2018 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.