2001 Indian Chief Centennial Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Chief Centennial years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2001 Indian Chief Centennial. That is the most of any Chief Centennial model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 10,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Indian Chief Centennial problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 100% | 10,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2001 Indian Chief Centennial recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Problem: On certain motorcycles equipped with compufire brand series type voltage regulators, if damaged, the voltage regulator can become stuck in an open mode that allows battery voltage to flow back through the regulator.
Risk: This condition can potentially cause the regulator to catch on fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the motorcycle and, if necessary, replace the regulator. Owner notification began february 14, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact indian motorcycle at 1-888-899-2997.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Loss of control of motorcycle at approx 55 mph on straight road when front tire/suspension began severe wobble. Rider thrown from motorcycle and sustained serious injury. Motorcycle a total loss.*ak
Other Indian Chief Centennial years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Chief Centennial | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Chief Centennial | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Indian Chief Centennial?
Owners most often report suspension problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Indian Chief Centennial?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Indian Chief Centennial a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Chief Centennial model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.