Indian Scout Problems by Year
NHTSA has 40 owner complaints and 17 safety recalls on file for the Indian Scout, across 14 model years (1999–2025). The 2001 model year has the most complaints (9). The most reported problem area overall is exterior lighting.
Indian Scout years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Scout model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2001 Scout: 9 complaints, 7 recalls
- 2015 Scout: 8 complaints, 1 recall
- 2016 Scout: 6 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2021 Scout: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2022 Scout: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2023 Scout: 1 complaint, 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 Scout problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| Structure | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Engine | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Power Train | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Indian Scout model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Scout | 4 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2023 Scout | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2022 Scout | 1 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Air | |
| 2021 Scout | 1 | 1 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2019 Scout | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2018 Scout | 2 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2017 Scout | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2016 Scout | 6 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2015 Scout | 8 | 1 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2003 Scout | 2 | 4 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2002 Scout | 6 | 7 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2001 Scout | 9 | 7 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2000 Scout | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1999 Scout | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Indian Scout years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2001 (9), 2015 (8), 2016 (6). 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 Scout?
Exterior Lighting, with 11 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Indian Scout have?
17 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.