Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Indian Springfield
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Indian Springfield has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V635000 Electrical Failure May Cause Loss of Headlight NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V776000 Gear Position Display May Be Inaccurate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V682000 Incorrect Headlight Installed/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V877000 Fuel Rail may Chafe and Leak NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,000–$5,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Indian Springfield faces some reliability concerns mainly due to its recall history related to the electrical and lighting systems. Nevertheless, it remains an average performer because serious defects are limited to certain aspects and are not pervasive across the board.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Control Module | 15,000–30,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| Gear Position Switch | 10,000–25,000 miles | $150–$400 | occasional |
| Headlight Assembly | 5,000–20,000 miles | $100–$300 | 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 every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 20,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement every 30,000 miles
- Drive belt inspection every 10,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Erratic gear position display
- Headlights flickering or failing
- Strong smell of gasoline
- Dashboard warning lights on
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Indian Springfield at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.