2024 Indian Challenger Dark HorseProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2024 Indian Challenger Dark Horse, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 24V-550 the manufacturer reports only 98% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 13, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2024 Indian Challenger Dark Horse has problems

6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system30
Engine30
Tires20
Power train10
Service brakes10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2024 Indian Challenger Dark Horse recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

98%repaired · 2026 Q2

Suspension: rear

Recall 24V-550 · Jul 23, 2024 · 1,773 vehicles · 1,729 repaired

Risk. A rear suspension pushrod that buckles may pinch the main chassis harness, damage the coolant reservoir, damage the rear tire, or cause the motorcycle to…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Indian.

Best & worst years

2024 vs. every other Challenger Dark Horse year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Challenger Dark Horse median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Challenger Dark Horse owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

2026 update Dealer replaced left front brake caliper and both front pad sets due to brake shudder; left brake caliper seized (warranty). Rotors not replaced, installed aftermarket at own expense. Dealer previously replaced left switch cube due to volume up stuck on (warranty). Motorcycles of dulles…
Complaint 11730976 · Apr 13, 2026
Accessory and infotainment control wiring harness contain sub-par conductors prone to breakage and/or short circuit. My vehicle was purchased in August 2024. In September 2024 I had a wire break inside the insulation for one of the speakers at the bend point next to the saddlebag hinge; this was…
Complaint 11640997 · Feb 5, 2025
Despite the type, brands, or age of battery, the vehicle frequently fails to start; multiple attempts must be made to start the engine unless the charge gets depleted to an unrecoverable level. Disconnecting the battery to eliminate any parasitic draw issues, temperatures below 60°F present…
Complaint 11640996 · Feb 5, 2025

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