Indian Chieftan Problems by Year
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Indian Chieftan, across 5 model years (2014–2019). The 2019 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Indian Chieftan years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Chieftan model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2019 Chieftan: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2017 Chieftan: 1 complaint, 1 recall
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 Chieftan problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Indian Chieftan model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Chieftan | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2017 Chieftan | 1 | 1 | — | Power Train | |
| 2016 Chieftan | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2015 Chieftan | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2014 Chieftan | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Indian Chieftan years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2019 (1), 2017 (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 Chieftan?
Electrical System, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Indian Chieftan have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.