On certain motorcycles, the weld attaching the fender mount to the front fork may crack and break.
1999-2003 · 5 model years
Indian Spirit Problems by year
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the Indian Spirit across 5 model years, and it has 9 recalls. The 2002 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (5). The most reported problem area is the body, doors & structure, followed by the lights.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 9
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Spirit complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Spirit problems
Indian Spirit recalls 9
On certain motorcycles, the bracket used to support the teardrop headlight can crack, causing the bracket to break and the light to slip out of position or fall off.
On certain motorcycles, due to the positioning of the gas tank vent tube, the vent tube can become clogged with debris, particularly in wet weather. Vent tube clogging can cause interruption of fuel flow to the carburetor, causing the engine to stop. A...
On certain motorcycles equipped with compufire brand series type voltage regulators, if damaged, the voltage regulator can become stuck in an open mode that allows battery voltage to flow back through the regulator.
On certain motorcycles, the fasteners that bolt the windshield to the mounting clamps can break, causing the windshield to come partially or completely off the bike.
On certain motorcycles, the rear axles are made of a material with a lower than desirable yield strength.
On certain motorcycles, the pinch bolts that clamp the front forks to the axle may be 1/4" bolts or 5/16" bolts made of stainless steel. In both cases, these bolts may not be of sufficient strength over time to clamp the front fork to the axle tightly...
On certain motorcycles, fractures can occur on either the left or right fuel tank at the top of the joint where the bracket is welded to the tank back plate.
Some motorcycles may have a gas tank venting system that became clogged during production.
Latest Spirit complaints
Unable to have recall repairs completed due to company closing down.*Mr the consumer stated there were no parts available from the manufacturer. *Jb *nm
Recall #03v286000 concerning fender mount. Dealer cannot get the parts from the manufacturer to perform the repairs.*Ak
Received recal 03v286000 concerning fender mount, and recall 03v258000 concerning head light bracket breakage. Dealer refused to honor the recalls.*Ak
Consumer received recall#03v258000 and recall# 03v286000. The sales dealer could not perform the repairs because they could not get into contact with the manufacturer to get the parts. Consumer requested a call back.*Ak
Consumer received on 20,23003 a recall notice from the manufacturer nhtsa# 03-v-286-000: the weld attaching the fender mount to the front fork may crack and break. Call the dealer to arranged an appointment guest what dealer stated manufacturer is out of business and you must paid for the recall.
Consumer received recall 03v130000 notice in april concerning fuel tank vent tube defect in april 2003. Dealer did not have the parts available, and consumer did not receive a call to verify when the parts would become available.*Ak
Questions about the Indian Spirit
Which Indian Spirit years have the most problems?
Which Indian Spirit years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Indian Spirit problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the body, doors & structure (5), lights (4), suspension (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Indian Spirit have?
NHTSA lists 9 recalls across all Indian Spirit model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data