2017 Indian Roadmaster Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Roadmaster years
- Not enough data 1st of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Indian Roadmaster. That is the most of any Roadmaster model year in the database (12 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints, 67%), typically at around 5,419 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Indian Roadmaster 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 | 6 | 67% | 5,419 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 22% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 22% | 1,100 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 11% | 837 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 11% | 837 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Indian Roadmaster recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:manual transmission; electrical system
Problem: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Chief, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. The gear position switch contacts may oxidize, causing the gear position display to inaccurately show that the motorcycle is in neutral when it is actually in gear.
Risk: If the transmission is not in neutral when the motorcycle is started, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the switch free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-03.
Electrical system:wiring: rear compartment/trunk
Problem: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Roadmaster motorcycles. Water may enter the trunk wiring harness, potentially causing the brake light to remain illuminated even when the brakes are not applied.
Risk: If the brake light remains illuminated when the brakes are not applied, a vehicle behind the motorcycle may not know when the motorcycle is actually slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trunk wiring harness with an updated harness that contains sealing plugs in the connectors, free of charge. The recall began on January 30, 2018. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-18-01.
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.
My motorcycle went in a couple of years ago for a check because it would show neutral but be in gear and vice versa. The dealer cleaned the contacts and pins. It was fine for a bit and now at 55K miles itâs back to doing the same thing. It will show neutral and Iâm on the highway doing 65 mph…
The clutch switch has failed open. If the engine stalls while in traffic, the rider is required to shift the transmission into neutral before the engine will restart. This could be a dangerous situation depending on what terrane the bike and rider are on. The normal operation for restart of the…
I just had my recall replaced 3 TIMES because it was reading neutral in 6th gear and dropping me out of cruise AND NEVER start while in neutral ever
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 indian roadmaster. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v776000 (electrical system, power train) however, the parts to do the repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 POLARIS INDIAN ROAD MASTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM. THE TOUCHSCREEN WAS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, WHICH AFFECTED THE GPS SYSTEM, RADIO, VEHICLE STATUS, AND TIRE PRESSURE READINGS. INDIAN MOTORCYCLE OF LIBERTYVILLE (416 N…
Other Indian Roadmaster years
← 2016 Roadmaster · 2018 Roadmaster →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Roadmaster | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 Roadmaster | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 Roadmaster | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 Roadmaster | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 Roadmaster | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 Roadmaster | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 | 9 | 3 |
| 2016 Roadmaster | 4 | 5 |
| 2015 Roadmaster | 3 | 5 |
| 2014 Roadmaster | 0 | 3 |
| 2011 Roadmaster | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 Roadmaster | 0 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Indian Roadmaster?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Indian Roadmaster?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Indian Roadmaster a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Roadmaster model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.