2002 Indian Scout problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure (2) · Suspension:rear:shock Absorber (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (5)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-02-14 · IND-02-14-2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
best practices for gauges, speedometers, and tachometers providing information regarding how to clean and maintain. the version has been translated into french.
Equipment 2021-03-15 · IDH-HOLD · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
effective immediately: stop sale on affected motorcycle(s) identified in your inventory until further notice.
Power Train:manual Transmission:lubricant 2009-07-22 · TSB-040902 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
indian motorcycle: transmission oil level check. model and model years not listed. *pe
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2009-07-01 · SB-040901 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
indian motorcycle: engine oil level check. no model or model years listed. *pe
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys 2003-01-13 · 007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rear wheel alignment and drive belt tension adjustment for a noisy misaligned drive belt. *tt
What owners report
2010-03-12 · Exterior Lighting:headlights · 6,800 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 indian scout motorcycle. while driving at speeds of 45 mph the front exterior headlight mounting bracket fell from the motorcycle. the motorcycle was taken to an independent service shop where the headlight assembly was welded back onto the motorcycle at the owner's expense. later, the he was able to locate a recall onli…”
2003-12-03 · Structure“the consumer went to a indian dealership to take care of recalls for the headlamp and gasoline but the dealership would not honor the recalls due to the fact that indian motorcycle was going out of business. *ak the front fender had the potential to fall. *scc *jb *jb…”
2003-10-09 · Structure“consumer received recall letters 03v286000 and 03v258000 from indian motorcycles. dealer refused to honor these recalls. manufacturer filed bankruptcy.*ak…”
2003-09-23 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder · 💥 crash“problems with engine failure and gas tank vent tube. *mr 05/15/03 motorcycle was taken to the dealer to have gas tank vent tube recall performed. the mechanic overlooked the motorcycle and stated it was fine. 05/24/03 engine failed in the rain at highway speed on a busy interstate-motorcycle at 60 mph. the motorcycle was again taken to the …”
2003-09-23 · Exterior Lighting:headlights:concealment Devices“dealership was refusing to honor recall 03v258000 concerning headlight bracket breaking. dealership stated that they didn't perform any indian motorcycle recall repairs. *ak…”
2002-12-30 · Suspension:rear:shock Absorber · 5,800 mi“consumer noticed a crack in the vehicles head light, where it connects to the front of the vehicle. the dealership replaced the part, but it cracked again. ts the head light bracket continuously breaks. the brake dust boot had fallen off, and the rear shocks leaked. scc…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.