2019 Indian Chief Roadmaster problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (2) · Power Train (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (2)
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.
Electrical System 2022-03-22 · I-22-03-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
indian motorcycle identified that on indian scout models there is a potential for damage to occur to electrical hardware or the vehicle harness if the battery ground cable and ground joint is not connected properly. damage can occur during procedures that require the battery cable to be disconnected
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.
What owners report
2023-05-15 · Electrical System“i was almost killed when my gear indicator switch suddenly went from 6th gear to neutral, therefore disengaging the cruise control. this caused a sudden decrease in speed due to engine braking which almost resulted in me getting rear ended. i could hear tires chirping behind me but luckily, i was able to regain my speed. this issue happens witho…”
2023-05-10 · Power Train · 9,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 indian chief roadmaster motorcycle. the contact stated that while riding 60 mph with the cruise control activated, the cruise control erroneously deactivated causing the motorcycle to suddenly decelerate. during the failure another vehicle nearly crashed into the rear of the motorcycle. the cause of the failure was not yet d…”
2021-06-03 · Electrical System“the gear position sensor will go from 6th gear to neutral causing you to either drop out of cruise control (if engaged) or a momentary loss of power, if the cruise is not engaged. this can create a dangerous condition due to a sudden decrease in speed, if anybody is behind you. this is a motorcycle so there is nothing between you and any other veh…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.