repaired · 2021 Q2
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
2019 Indian ChieftainProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2019 Indian Chieftain, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-776 the manufacturer reports only 64% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 23, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Indian Chieftain has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Engine
1Power train
1Structure1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2019 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 · 2020 Q4
Exterior lighting: tail lights
Risk. Due to increased brightness, other drivers may have difficulties discerning the brake light from the tail light, and thus may be unaware that the motorcycle is…
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
2019 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 engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
MULTIPLE TIME AFTER HAVING RECALL FOR 10A CIRCUIT BREAKER DONE BIKE HAS DIED ON THE FREEWAY AT SPEED AS IF OUT OF GAS ONCE I PULL OVER AND TURN IT OFF AND BACK ON BIKE ACTS FINE AS THOUGH NOTHING HAPPENED I HAVE TAKEN IT TO NORTH COUNT INDIAN WHER I BOUGHT IT AND SINCE THEY COULDN'T GET IT TO…
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