Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Indian Roadmaster
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Indian Roadmaster has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 9 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
- Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$5,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Indian Roadmaster has average reliability due to recurring electrical issues and a notable fuel system recall. Owners experience problems with the gear position indicator and wiring harness, which could lead to miscommunication of vital information. Despite these issues, the cost of repairs is typically manageable, making it a reasonable choice for those prepared for occasional repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| gear position switch | 20,000–40,000 miles | $200–$400 | common |
| trunk wiring harness | 30,000–50,000 miles | $250–$600 | common |
| fuel rail | 40,000–60,000 miles | $300–$700 | 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 and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire inspection and rotation
- Cooling system check
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Belt and cable adjustments
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Gear display inaccuracies
- Persistent brake light
- Fuel odor near tank
- Starter electrical issues
- Erratic engine performance
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Indian Roadmaster at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.