Does the 2018 Indian Chief have recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2018 Indian Chief, including Exterior Lighting › Headlights; Exterior Lighting › Lighting Control Module › Software; Electrical System. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common 2018 Indian Chief problems?

Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are power train (1).

How much does a 2018 Indian Chief cost to own for 5 years?

About $16,641 over 5 years ($277/month) at an estimated $9,000 purchase price and 4,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

2018 Indian Chief

The 2018 Indian Chief earns a strong Throttlebook Ownership Score of 72/100. Expect about $16,641 to own it for five years, or $277 a month. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 1 complaints.

Recalls: 3
Complaints: 1
5-yr cost: $17k
MPG (EPA): —

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Ownership Score

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3 recalls may apply

For the 2018 Indian Chief. NHTSA matches recalls by model and year — confirm by VIN.

What's wrong: Indian Motorcycles Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chief, Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Chieftain Classic, Cheiftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Elite, Chieftain Limited, Springfield, and Springfield Dark Horse motorcycles. These motorcycles may be equipped with a European-market, not US-market, halogen headlight assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: The light output from the incorrect headlight can affect the motorcycle's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycle and replace any incorrect headlight assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2017. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-17-03.

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5-year cost to own

Estimated $9,000 price, 20% down, 11.19% APR for 60 months (Experian avg.), 4,000 mi/yr.

$16,641

$277/month · $0.83/mile

Depreciation	$1,685
Insurance (national avg.)	$3,500
Fuel / charging	$1,490
Maintenance	$3,500
Repairs	$2,700
Loan interest	$2,526
Taxes & fees	$1,240

Estimate, not financial advice. How we calculate.

Owner complaints & safety

What real owners reported to NHTSA for this model year.

1 complaints

Power Train1

Complaint counts scale with how many were sold; compare against similar models.

NHTSA crash-test stars

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What to check on a used 2018 Indian Chief

Not enough owner reports to rank this model year, so here are the basics.

Paperwork
- Ask for service records and the title. Compare the VIN on the car, the paper and our report.
- Check the odometer against the wear on the pedals and seat.
Test drive
- Drive on a highway and in town. Listen for noises and watch the temperature gauge.
- Pay for an independent mechanic's inspection before you commit.

If anything in a safety area feels wrong (brakes, steering, airbags, tires), stop driving and get it inspected before you buy or drive it further. Paste a VIN above for the full printable checklist.

Common 2018 Indian Chief problems

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FAQ

Is the 2018 Indian Chief a good motorcycle to buy?: The 2018 Indian Chief earns a strong Throttlebook Ownership Score of 72/100. Expect about $16,641 to own it for five years, or $277 a month. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 1 complaints.
Does the 2018 Indian Chief have recalls?: NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2018 Indian Chief, including Exterior Lighting › Headlights; Exterior Lighting › Lighting Control Module › Software; Electrical System. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common 2018 Indian Chief problems?: Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are power train (1).
How much does a 2018 Indian Chief cost to own for 5 years?: About $16,641 over 5 years ($277/month) at an estimated $9,000 purchase price and 4,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP ratings; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data refreshed weekly. Complaint counts scale with sales volume.