The engine was replaced last year for a leak, the problem recurred. *Jb
Engine & cooling
2000 Indian Chief Engine problems
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2000 Indian Chief's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 15% of all its complaints, most recently on March 31, 2003. They describe 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine complaints
At highway speeds motorcycle would stall out and die. Dealer has inspected motorcycle. *Ak the rear cylinder was defective and caused the engine misfired and stall out several times and the engine was rebuilt. The dealer replaced the ignition module as a possible cause. *Yh
When traveling at speeds up to 65mph motorcycle will suddenly die. Consumer feels this is very dangerous because driver is not aware that motorcycle has cut off, I feels like just slammed on brakes. Please provide any further information.*Ak
When driving 60 mph rear suspension steel plate broke and snapped in half, which damaged tire. Also, fender got so hot that the heat damaged motorcycle seat. Consumer has contacted dealer. Consumer states motor blew both head gaskets and burnt both jugs, consumer checked that there was a fire. *Slc
Motorcycle was smoking and head gaskets blewout. Contacted dealer. Please add vin. *Ak
Possible design problem with the engine, which is powder coated, this is causing the cylinders to deform resulting in engine failure. *Mjs
Indian Chief engine complaints by year
Chief engine problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data