Indian Chief Dark Horse — Years to Avoid
Reliability breakdown of every Indian Chief Dark Horse model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.
How we calculate this
Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Which Indian Chief Dark Horse Years Should You Avoid?
The Indian Chief Dark Horse shows relatively consistent reliability across model years, with no single year standing out as significantly worse than others.
If you're shopping for a used Indian Chief Dark Horse, consider the 2021, 2020 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.