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Indian Scout Problems

The INDIAN SCOUT motorcycle has received 130 complaints to NHTSA, with exterior lighting issues being the most common at 22 complaints. The 2001 and 2002 model years have the highest complaint counts among vintage models, while 2015-2016 models also show elevated complaints. Electrical system, brake, and fuel system issues also appear in owner reports.

130
Total Complaints
13
Total Recalls
12
Model Years
0
Reported Deaths
!

Years to Avoid

These years have significantly more complaints than average.

2001
✓

Best Years

These years have the fewest reported problems.

2018 2021 2022

Common Problem Categories

Exterior Lighting 22
Electrical System 16
Service Brakes 14
Fuel/propulsion System 14
Structure 12

Complaints by Model Year

All Model Years

Year ↓ Complaints Recalls Crashes Fires Rating
2025 16 1 8 0 Average
2023 2 0 2 0 Good
2022 2 1 0 0 Good
2021 2 1 0 0 Good
2019 0 3 0 0 Good
2018 4 2 2 0 Good
2017 0 2 0 0 Good
2016 20 1 0 0 Below Average
2015 24 2 4 0 Below Average
2003 6 0 0 0 Average
2002 26 0 6 0 Below Average
2001 28 0 2 0 Avoid

Indian Scout Years to Avoid

2001, 2002

Best Indian Scout Years

2003, 2018, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions