The 2000 Indian Chief has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (11 reports).
2000 Indian Chief recalls
Most common 2000 Indian Chief problems
Problem areas named in the 40 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 11 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 |
| Steering | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 |
| Structure | 4 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
What owners report
HORN DOESNT WORK,CHARGING SYSTEM DOESNT WORK,WINDSHIELD COMES LOSE. *LA
THE MOTORCYCLE HAS MULTIPLE PROBLEM S. THE WINDSHIELD IS LOOSE /THE CHARGER WILL NOT CHARGE AT ALL/BATTERY HAS LOW CELL, AND BRAKES WILL NOT HOLD AT ALL. *AK
CONSUMER STATES THAT T BRAKES HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE #03V039000 SUBJECT: VOLTAGE REGULATOR. THE CONSUMER CALLED KERRY FORD ON 4/28/2003 WHO STATED THAT THE PARTS HAD TO BE ORDERED. THE CONSUMER HAD NOT RECEIVED A CALL FROM KERRY FORD ON THE DATE WHEN THE RECALLED PARTS SHOULD HAVE BEEN AVAILABLE. *NLM
WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE TURN SIGNALS FLASH THREE TIMES. WHILE THEY ARE FLASHING, THE TURN SIGNALS CAN NOT BE TURNED ON WHICH CAUSED ME TO BE STRUCK IN THE SIDE WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN. *JB
2000 Indian Chief questions
Does the 2000 Indian Chief have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2000 Indian Chief: Visibility:Windshield; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator; Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar; Suspension:Rear. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Indian Chief?
Based on 40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (11), Engine And Engine Cooling (6), Electrical System (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Indian Chief has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.