2019 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Chieftain Dark Horse years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse. That is the most of any Chieftain Dark Horse model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 100%), typically at around 7,695 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 100% | 7,695 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 7,695 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse recalls (1)
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Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Problem: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2019 Chieftain, Vintage, Roadmaster, Dark Horse, Springfield, and FTR1200 motorcycles. A 10A circuit breaker may be defective, tripping unexpectedly and causing a sudden loss of power and an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Indian will notify owners and provide a new 10A circuit breaker and installation instructions. Owners may choose to have the part installed at a dealership, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-05.
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.
The contact owns a 2019 Indian Chieftain Darkhorse. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH and shifting into the next gear, the gear shift lever was not showing which gear the vehicle was driving in. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but was occurring at various…
Gear shifter had a recall that was fixed however I just purchased this bike and is having the same issues again. The display indicates the wrong gear.
NHTSA, My 2019 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse had stage 2 Cams installed and tune on November 24, 2021, by an approved Indian dealership of Peoria. Since then my motorcycle has been shutting off while driving on city streets when downshifting while slowing down or upshifting when taking off from a…
Other Indian Chieftain Dark Horse years
← 2018 Chieftain Dark Horse · 2020 Chieftain Dark Horse →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Chieftain Dark Horse | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 Chieftain Dark Horse | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Chieftain Dark Horse | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 Chieftain Dark Horse | 3 | 3 |
| 2017 Chieftain Dark Horse | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 Chieftain Dark Horse | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Chieftain Dark Horse model years, the 2019 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.