Indian Chief Vintage Problems by Year
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 11 safety recalls on file for the Indian Chief Vintage, across 11 model years (2002–2026). The 2014 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is structure.
Indian Chief Vintage years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Chief Vintage model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2014 Chief Vintage: 6 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2015 Chief Vintage: 4 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2018 Chief Vintage: 1 complaint, 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 Vintage problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All Indian Chief Vintage model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Chief Vintage | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2020 Chief Vintage | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2019 Chief Vintage | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2018 Chief Vintage | 1 | 3 | — | Power Train | |
| 2017 Chief Vintage | 1 | 2 | — | Structure | |
| 2016 Chief Vintage | 1 | 2 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2015 Chief Vintage | 4 | 2 | — | Structure | |
| 2014 Chief Vintage | 6 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2009 Chief Vintage | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2003 Chief Vintage | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2002 Chief Vintage | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Indian Chief Vintage years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2014 (6), 2015 (4), 2018 (1). 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 Vintage?
Structure, with 4 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Indian Chief Vintage have?
11 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.