Indian Chief Dark Horse Problems by Year
NHTSA has 6 owner complaints and 7 safety recalls on file for the Indian Chief Dark Horse, across 7 model years (2014–2022). The 2016 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Indian Chief Dark Horse years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Chief Dark Horse model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2016 Chief Dark Horse: 4 complaints, 1 recall
- 2022 Chief Dark Horse: 2 complaints, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Indian Chief Dark Horse problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Indian Chief Dark Horse model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Chief Dark Horse | 2 | 3 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2019 Chief Dark Horse | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2018 Chief Dark Horse | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2017 Chief Dark Horse | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2016 Chief Dark Horse | 4 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2015 Chief Dark Horse | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2014 Chief Dark Horse | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Indian Chief Dark Horse years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2016 (4), 2022 (2). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Indian Chief Dark Horse?
Electrical System, with 3 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Indian Chief Dark Horse have?
7 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.