repaired · 2024 Q2
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
2018 Indian ChieftainProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2018 Indian Chieftain, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-635 the manufacturer reports only 38% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 19, 2022. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Indian Chieftain has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2018 Indian Chieftain 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.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Electrical system
Risk. If the transmission is not in neutral when the motorcycle is started, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Electrical system
Risk. If the motorcycle starts unintentionally and is parked in an enclosed space, exposure to carbon monoxide may increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. The light output from the incorrect headlight can affect the motorcycle's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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
2018 vs. every other Chieftain 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 Chieftain median. How we score
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In owners' words
What Chieftain owners report
Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The gear position indicator has been replaced multiple times, including the recall “fix” intended to remediate the incorrect readings. The continuing issue is that the indicator often senses neutral when the transmission is actually in 6th gear (the other gears are often incorrect but cause less of…
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