2014 Indian Chief Vintage Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 22, 2018 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Chief Vintage years
Not enough data 1st of 11 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Indian Chief Vintage. That is the most of any Chief Vintage model year in the database (11 years). The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 50,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2014 Indian Chief Vintage problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine2 · ~50,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System2
Unknown or Other2 · ~1,100 mi
Equipment1 · ~3,100 mi
Structure1 · ~2,400 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine233%50,000——
Fuel/propulsion System233%———
Unknown or Other233%1,100——
Equipment117%3,100——
Structure117%2,400——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2014, with 2 complaints
2014: 2201422015: 1201512017: 2201722018: 120181

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2014 Indian Chief Vintage recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2014 Indian Chief Vintage.

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.

While in motion at 65 mph on a crowded highway the motorcycle lost power. This was not an isolated incident. The bike has been in the shop two times. After each repair the bike was okay for a short period of time than the same problem happened repeatedly. Problem could happen at any speed.

Engine · received May 22, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11097237

Recall not performed and motorcycle sold without repairs. Dealer is desert thunder indian motorcycle in kingman, az. Motorcycle did not start and was trailed to indian motorcycle who serviced the motorcycle in las vegas. Recalls were preformed and battery post replaced after purchasing a new…

Engine · received Dec 20, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11055803

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 indian chief vintage motorcycle. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v877000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Feb 24, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10956814

Motorcycle was just purchased on the day of the incident, it was considered new but was a dealer demo model. While accelerating onto an interstate on-ramp the left side leather saddle bag became unattached from motorcycle causing it to fly off of vehicle and landing on the busy highway. Owner…

Unknown or Other · received Jun 1, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10722639

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 indian chief vintage motorcycle. While driving approximately 65 mph, the quick release latch that attached the contact's saddle bags to the vehicle became fractured. The dealer stated that the contact did not install the saddle bags correctly. The failure mileage was…

Structure · received Jul 14, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10610446

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Indian Chief Vintage?

Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2014 Indian Chief Vintage?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2014 Indian Chief Vintage a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Chief Vintage model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.