Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Problems by Year
NHTSA has 7 owner complaints and 6 safety recalls on file for the Indian Chieftain Dark Horse, across 7 model years (2016–2024). The 2019 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Indian Chieftain Dark Horse years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Chieftain Dark Horse model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2019 Chieftain Dark Horse: 3 complaints, 1 recall
- 2018 Chieftain Dark Horse: 3 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2020 Chieftain Dark Horse: 1 complaint, 0 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 Chieftain Dark Horse problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Indian Chieftain Dark Horse model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Chieftain Dark Horse | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2023 Chieftain Dark Horse | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2020 Chieftain Dark Horse | 1 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2019 Chieftain Dark Horse | 3 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2018 Chieftain Dark Horse | 3 | 3 | — | Power Train | |
| 2017 Chieftain Dark Horse | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2016 Chieftain Dark Horse | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Indian Chieftain Dark Horse years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2019 (3), 2018 (3), 2020 (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 Chieftain Dark Horse?
Electrical System, with 3 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Indian Chieftain Dark Horse have?
6 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.