Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Indian Chief Roadmaster
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Indian Chief Roadmaster has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #13V391000 Rear Wheel Rim may Crack NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V344000 SIDE STAND RETRACTION FEATURE/FMVSS 123 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V343000 BODY CONTROL MODULE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
The complaint on file reports a crash, with 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,000–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Indian Chief Roadmaster has a moderate reliability record. Recalls focus on safety concerns, such as potential rear rim cracks and headlight malfunctions. Few owner complaints suggest uncommon issues, but critical components like lights and the kickstand have documented vulnerabilities.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| rear rim | 10,000–30,000 miles | $300–$500 | common |
| headlight switch | 5,000–20,000 miles | $100–$250 | occasional |
| kickstand mechanism | 10,000–30,000 miles | $150–$300 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Coolant system check
- Throttle synchronization
- Drive belt inspection
- Battery condition check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Cracking sounds from wheels
- Unresponsive headlight switch
- Kickstand malfunctions while riding
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Indian Chief Roadmaster at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.