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.
2016 Indian RoadmasterProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2016 Indian Roadmaster, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 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 February 24, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Indian Roadmaster has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Engine1 crash/fire/injury
1Exterior lighting
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2016 Indian Roadmaster 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 · 2019 Q2
Wiring: rear compartment/trunk
Risk. If the brake light remains illuminated when the brakes are not applied, a vehicle behind the motorcycle may not know when the motorcycle is actually slowing,…
repaired · 2018 Q1
Fuel system, gasoline
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Electrical system: ignition
Risk. Elevated exhaust temperatures may result in an increased risk of fire.
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repaired · 2017 Q3
Foundation components: master cylinder
Risk. A full or partial loss of rear braking power may lengthen the distance needed to slow or stop the motorcycle, 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
2016 vs. every other Roadmaster 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 Roadmaster median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Roadmaster owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Backlights on instrument cluster went out. I can no longer see my speedometer, tachometer, or fuel guage on my hour ride home from work which is always in the dark. The backlights are nonservicable which makes no sense to me. I feel like this is dangerous not being able to tell how fast you are…
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V776000 Your website says that the issue is repaired with my vehicle, which it has not been. Yes I have taken it to not only one, but two different dealers to have the issue resolved multiple times. The issue still continues and Indian Motorcycles, in my belief, refuses to…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 INDIAN ROADMASTER. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, THE VEHICLE TIPPED OVER. AT THE TIME OF THE ISSUE, THE CUT OFF SWITCH DID NOT FUNCTION AND THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS PROPELLED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED. A POLICE…
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