Indian SCOUT BOBBER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
10 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
4,117 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2018 to 2023 model years. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 10 complaints (40.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 20.0% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 10.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Structure:Body | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
Electrical System: 4; Service Brakes: 2; Structure:Body: 2; Engine: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Power Train: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 6 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2021: 1; 2022: 2; 2023: 2; 2024: 3; 2025: 1; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11398231 · 2021-02-27 (February 27, 2021)
REAR BRAKES BECAME VERY SPONGY PREMATURELY. BRAKING DISTANCE IS SEVERELY AFFECTED. THERE IS AN ACTIVE RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN #18V416000) FOR THE SAME YEAR AND MODEL MOTORCYCLE BUT ONLY AFFECTS UNITS WITH ABS BRAKES. MINE DOES NOT HAVE ABS BUT IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE.
Owner-reported narrative. 5,234 miles reported. Look up ODI 11398231 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11663624 · 2025-05-29 (May 29, 2025)
The contact owns a 2020 Indian Scout. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, while attempting to stop the front tire failed to decelerate as intended while the front brake pedal was depressed. The entire brake caliper rotated off the disc and jammed the wheel itself, causing it to lock up, and the son fell off the motorcycle, crashing to the pavement. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with a broken front brake Caliper assembly, which caused the vehicle to fall over, causing damag…
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11663624 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11496816 · 2022-12-09 (December 9, 2022)
The contact owns a 2022 Indian Scout Bobber Motorcycle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V837000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the motorcycle stalled. The motorcycle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11496816 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 |
2018: 0; 2019: 2; 2020: 0; 2021: 1; 2022: 1; 2023: 0