2017 Indian Chieftan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Chieftan years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Indian Chieftan. That is the most of any Chieftan model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Indian Chieftan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2017 Indian Chieftan recalls (1)
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Fuel system, gasoline
Problem: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Vintage, Chieftan, Chieftan Dark Horse, Springfield and Roadmaster motorcycles manufactured April 15, 2013, to July 15, 2016. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel rail may contact other components and result in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket that will limit movement of the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-16-03.
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 gear position sensor was replaced under recall. 8 months later, it started flashing neutral in 6th gear, dropping it out of cruise control. In addition, it delays reading neutral when parking and gives seldom starting issues where the bike reads 2nd gear when starting it.
Other Indian Chieftan years
← 2016 Chieftan · 2019 Chieftan →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Chieftan | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Chieftan | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 Chieftan | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 Chieftan | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Indian Chieftan?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Indian Chieftan?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Indian Chieftan a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Chieftan model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.