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2019 Indian Chieftain

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

Complaints
3
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
30
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 3 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

1 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 18K 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: Drivetrain (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain1 (33%)
Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center Stand1 (33%)
Engine1 (33%)

2019 Indian Chieftain: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2019 Indian Chieftain, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 17,800 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 18K-mile mark.

Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center Stand Issues

Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center Stand complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2019 Indian Chieftain, 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 2019 Indian Chieftain, 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.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Indian Chieftain. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

19V638000Sep 2019

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2019 Chieftain motorcycles. The tail lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

19V776000Apr 2020

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Chief, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. The gear position switch contacts may oxidize, causing the gear position display to inaccurately show that the motorcycle is in neutral when it is actually in gear.

19V882000Jan 2020

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2019 Chieftain, Vintage, Roadmaster, Dark Horse, Springfield, and FTR1200 motorcycles. A 10A circuit breaker may be defective, tripping unexpectedly and causing a sudden loss of power and an engine stall.

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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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2019 Indian Chieftain: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Indian Chieftain?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Indian Chieftain is related to the drivetrain, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2019 Indian Chieftain reliable?
The 2019 Indian Chieftain has 3 complaints, 1 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 2019 Indian Chieftain 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 2019 Indian Chieftain have any recalls?
Yes, the 2019 Indian Chieftain 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 Chieftain problems start?
Based on 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 17,800 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.
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