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#BS-2002-INDSPI-5D0D

2002 Indian Spirit

Based on reports from 6 owners and 7 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
6
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
7
TSBs
5

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 6 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 7 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Exterior Lighting:headlightsHIGH

3 owners reported exterior lighting:headlights issues — failures commonly reported around 6K miles.

!Inspect the Power Train:automatic TransmissionMED
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 (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Exterior Lighting:headlights3 (50%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission1 (17%)
Fuel System1 (17%)
Structure:body:bumpers1 (17%)

2002 Indian Spirit: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Exterior Lighting:headlights Issues

Exterior Lighting:headlights complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 2002 Indian Spirit, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 5,700 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 6K-mile mark.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2002 Indian Spirit, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2002 Indian Spirit, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body:bumpers Issues

Structure:body:bumpers complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2002 Indian Spirit, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body:bumpers-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 (7 recalls)

02V038000Feb 2002

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

SOME MOTORCYCLES MAY HAVE A GAS TANK VENTING SYSTEM THAT BECAME CLOGGED DURING PRODUCTION.

02V083000Mar 2002

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, FRACTURES CAN OCCUR ON EITHER THE LEFT OR RIGHT FUEL TANK AT THE TOP OF THE JOINT WHERE THE BRACKET IS WELDED TO THE TANK BACK PLATE.

02V180000Aug 2002

SUSPENSION:REAR

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR AXLES ARE MADE OF A MATERIAL WITH A LOWER THAN DESIRABLE YIELD STRENGTH.

02V311000Jan 2003

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FASTENERS THAT BOLT THE WINDSHIELD TO THE MOUNTING CLAMPS CAN BREAK, CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO COME PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY OFF THE BIKE.

03V130000Apr 2003

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, DUE TO THE POSITIONING OF THE GAS TANK VENT TUBE, THE VENT TUBE CAN BECOME CLOGGED WITH DEBRIS, PARTICULARLY IN WET WEATHER. VENT TUBE CLOGGING CAN CAUSE INTERRUPTION OF FUEL FLOW TO THE CARBURETOR, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STOP. A CLOGGED VENT TUBE MAY ALSO CAUSE PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE GAS TANK AND PUSH A SMALL AMOUNT OF GAS OUT OF THE FUEL FILLER CAP SEAL.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 6 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 7 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

2002 Indian Spirit: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Indian Spirit?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2002 Indian Spirit is related to the exterior lighting:headlights, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2002 Indian Spirit reliable?
The 2002 Indian Spirit has 6 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 2002 Indian Spirit 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 2002 Indian Spirit have any recalls?
Yes, the 2002 Indian Spirit has 7 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Indian Spirit problems start?
Based on 3 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 5,700 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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