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#BS-2009-INDCHI-586B

2009 Indian Chief Standard

Based on reports from 3 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 3 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Exterior Lighting:headlights:switchHIGH

1 owners reported exterior lighting:headlights:switch issues — failures commonly reported around 8K miles.

!Inspect the Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center StandMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch1 (33%)

Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center Stand1 (33%)

Engine1 (33%)

2009 Indian Chief Standard: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch Issues

Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2009 Indian Chief Standard, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 8,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 8K-mile mark.

Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center Stand Issues

Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center Stand complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2009 Indian Chief Standard, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center stand-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2009 Indian Chief Standard, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

11V343000Aug 2011

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

POLARIS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 INDIAN MOTORCYCLES FOR THE BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) WHICH CAN CAUSE THE HEADLIGHT TO TURN OFF IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES. IF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS SLOWLY MOVED FROM ONE POSITION TO ANOTHER (HIGH BEAM TO LOW BEAM OR LOW BEAM TO HIGH BEAM), BOTH BEAMS MAY BE ON MOMENTARILY AND THE BCM INTERPRETS THIS AS AN OVERLOAD CONDITION.

11V344000Aug 2011

STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND

POLARIS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 INDIAN MOTORCYCLES FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 123, "MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS." THE SIDE STAND MAY NOT FOLD REARWARD AND UPWARD IF IT CONTACTS THE GROUND WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS MOVING FORWARD.

13V391000Apr 2014

WHEELS:RIM

Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2009 Deluxe and Standard, 2009-2011 Roadmaster, 2009-2013 Vintage, 2010 Bomber, 2010-2013 Classic and Dark Horse, 2011 Blackhawk Dark and Blackhawk motorcycles. The rear rim may crack and cause a loss of air pressure.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 3 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2009 Indian Chief Standard: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Indian Chief Standard?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 Indian Chief Standard is related to the exterior lighting:headlights:switch, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2009 Indian Chief Standard reliable?

The 2009 Indian Chief Standard has 3 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 2009 Indian Chief Standard problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 2009 Indian Chief Standard have any recalls?

Yes, the 2009 Indian Chief Standard has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Indian Chief Standard problems start?

Based on 3 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 8,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

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