AI Damage2003 Indian Spirit: common problems
Owners of the 2003 Indian Spirit filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure and exterior lighting. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Structure 100% of all complaints
- 2 Exterior lighting 33% of all complaints
- Structure: 3 complaints (100% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 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.
Unable to have recall repairs completed due to company closing down. The consumer stated there were no parts available from the manufacturer.
Recall #03v286000 concerning fender mount. Dealer cannot get the parts from the manufacturer to perform the repairs.
Consumer received recall#03v258000 and recall# 03v286000. The sales dealer could not perform the repairs because they could not get into contact with the manufacturer to get the parts. Consumer requested a call back.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Spirit has 4 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Indian Spirit?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: structure, exterior lighting. Total complaints: 3.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2003 Indian Spirit?
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 2003 Indian Spirit 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.
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.