Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Indian Roadmaster
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Indian Roadmaster has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V776000 Gear Position Display May Be Inaccurate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V055000 Water in Wiring Harness may Keep Brake Light Lit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V877000 Fuel Rail may Chafe and Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V446000 Engine Misfire may Increase Fire Risk NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V721000 Loss of Rear Brakes NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
- Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,000–$5,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Indian Roadmaster has an average reliability rating due to a moderate incidence of recalls affecting key systems like the electrical system, fuel system, and brakes, though owner complaints are minimal.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| gear position switch | 20,000–40,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| trunk wiring harness | 15,000–30,000 miles | $100–$250 | occasional |
| fuel rail | 25,000–45,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
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 change every 5,000 miles
- Replace brake pads as needed
- Inspect and replace tires annually
- Check and adjust valve clearance
- Replace coolant every 2 years
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake light staying on
- Fuel smell when parked
- Erratic gear position display
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Indian Roadmaster at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.