Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Indian Roadmaster
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Indian Roadmaster has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 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 3 complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Of the 4 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Indian Roadmaster faces several reliability issues with significant recalls affecting electrical, brake, and fuel systems. Common consumer complaints underscore these problems, impacting overall reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| gear position switch | 20,000-40,000 miles | $200–$400 | common |
| rear brake master cylinder | 30,000-50,000 miles | $300–$500 | occasional |
| fuel rail | 20,000-30,000 miles | $400–$600 | occasional |
| wiring harness | 40,000-60,000 miles | $250–$450 | 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.
- Annual oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Spark plug replacement every 15,000 miles
- Air filter change every 15,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 3 years
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Inaccurate gear display
- Persistent brake light illumination
- Fuel smell or leakage
- Unusual engine misfires
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Indian Roadmaster at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.