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Engine & cooling

1999 Indian Chief Engine problems

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1999 Indian Chief's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 22% of all its complaints, most recently on June 12, 2001. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

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2
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0
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0
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0
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0

Engine complaints

SteeringSuspensionBrakesEngine & coolingTransmission & drivetrainElectrical systemLightsBody, doors & structure

At 4,000 miles front brakes would fade intermittently when applied. Vehicle been in dealer shop on several occasions, and problem still reoccurring. *Ak problems with the master cylinder cause brake lights to flash, front brakes have locked up the front wheel on two occasions, rear brakes have failed completely three occasions, front rotor warped, rear master cylinder has been replaced, front master cylinder replaced, rear brake pads replaced. Tapping noise in engine, drive belt noisy, oil leak, engine...

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backfires. Rear turn signal lens collects moisture. Handle bar master bad. Blown clutch due to assembled wrong in factory. Fuel tanks replaced due to cracks around mounting brackets caused fuel to leak on the hot engine. Shocks squeak. Ignition switch replaced. *Slc

Filed Incident Steering · Suspension · Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine and engine cooling · Power train · Electrical system · Exterior lighting · StructureNHTSA 890209
BrakesEngine & coolingLights

Oil leakages; vehicle been in dealer's shop on seven occasions, and problem still occurring. *Ak consumer had front and rear brakes service, front master cylinder rebuilt on several occasions, front rocker cover leking, head lights and driving lights have been adjusted, oil leaking at push rods.*Jb

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine and engine cooling · Exterior lightingNHTSA 889553

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