Indian Roadmaster Problems by Year
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints and 12 safety recalls on file for the Indian Roadmaster, across 12 model years (2010–2024). The 2017 model year has the most complaints (9). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Indian Roadmaster years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Roadmaster model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2017 Roadmaster: 9 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2016 Roadmaster: 4 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2015 Roadmaster: 3 complaints, 5 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2021 Roadmaster: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2018 Roadmaster: 2 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2022 Roadmaster: 2 complaints, 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 Roadmaster problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 12 | 5 | 1 |
| Power Train | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Indian Roadmaster model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Roadmaster | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2023 Roadmaster | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2022 Roadmaster | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2021 Roadmaster | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2019 Roadmaster | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2018 Roadmaster | 2 | 2 | — | Steering | |
| 2017 Roadmaster | 9 | 3 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2016 Roadmaster | 4 | 5 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2015 Roadmaster | 3 | 5 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2014 Roadmaster | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2011 Roadmaster | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2010 Roadmaster | 0 | 3 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Indian Roadmaster years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2017 (9), 2016 (4), 2015 (3). 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 Roadmaster?
Electrical System, with 12 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Indian Roadmaster have?
12 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.