Indian Scout Bobber Problems by Year
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Indian Scout Bobber, across 6 model years (2018–2023). The 2021 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Indian Scout Bobber years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Scout Bobber model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2021 Scout Bobber: 3 complaints, 1 recall
- 2022 Scout Bobber: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2020 Scout Bobber: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2018 Scout Bobber: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2019 Scout Bobber: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2023 Scout Bobber: 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 Bobber problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Indian Scout Bobber model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Scout Bobber | 1 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2022 Scout Bobber | 2 | 1 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2021 Scout Bobber | 3 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2020 Scout Bobber | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2019 Scout Bobber | 1 | 2 | — | Engine | |
| 2018 Scout Bobber | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Indian Scout Bobber years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2021 (3), 2022 (2), 2020 (2). 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 Bobber?
Electrical System, with 4 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Indian Scout Bobber have?
3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.