- The problem
- Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2023 Chieftain Elite, 2023-2024 Chieftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Dark Horse Icon, Chieftain Limited, Chieftain, Roadmaster Limited, Roadmaster Dark Horse, Roadmaster, Springfield, Springfield Dark Horse, and 2024 Roadmaster Elite motorcycles. The crankshaft position sensor may have been routed improperly, which can result in an engine stall.
- The risk
- An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and reroute, or replace the crankshaft position sensor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2023. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-23-07.
Vehicle safety record
2023 Indian Chieftain Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2023 Indian Chieftain have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 2023 for the crank / camshaft position sensor.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Chieftain year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2023 Indian Chieftain recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2023 Indian Chieftain yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Indian Chieftain: every year compared
All Chieftain years2023 Indian Chieftain vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Indian Chieftain | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2023 Indian Pursuit Dark Horse | 3 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2023 Indian Challenger Dark Horse | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2023 Indian Pursuit Limited | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2023 Indian Chieftain
Does the 2023 Indian Chieftain have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2023 Indian Chieftain: crank / camshaft position sensor (December 2023). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2023 Indian Chieftain had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2023 Indian Chieftain a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 76 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Indian Chieftain year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Indian Chieftain years have the most complaints?
2014 (6), 2019 (3), 2015 (2). See every Indian Chieftain year compared.
What should I do if my 2023 Indian Chieftain has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: 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