2024 Indian Challenger Dark Horse

2026 update Dealer replaced left front brake caliper and both front pad sets due to brake shudder; left brake caliper seized (warranty). Rotors not replaced, installed aftermarket at own expense. Dealer previously replaced left switch cube due to volume up stuck on (warranty). Motorcycles of dulles damaged covers and lost screw; indian of fredericksburg corrected cover issue. Engine experiencing significantly worsening overhead valvetrain rattle on acceleration and varying steady state rpm (dealer claims non issue). Amsoil 15w60 or indian oil change kits every 3-5k mi. Indicative of excessive valve lash/low oil pressure (no light). Experiencing failing torque limiting gear (2nd occurence); previously replaced (warranty). Hard starts and stalling starter; issue persistent since less than 1000mi Experiencing significant suspension clunk due to worn plastic bushings on rear suspension components and loose upper shock pin in frame (20025 mi). Last clean and lubrication at 15xxx mi; frame is worn, upper pin rotates freely on a stand Experiencing Ride Command touch malfunction, enters widget setup menu at random on applicable screens. (Dealer could not duplicate, I have video of the issue) Experiencing ride command failing to produce sound on numerous occasions, no am/fm or bluetooth; multiple reboots. Experiencing no-nav capability post 2025 maps update. Update disables offline maps, USB output insufficient to keep devices charged. Experienced water intrusion on speedometer and tachometer post wet weather ride. (Not addressed) Tank paint does not match, bluegrey vs black; dealer previously asked if it was laid down...no.i bought it on a cloudy day and didnt realize the mismatch. Oem windscreen damaged by dealer prep, overtighened screws, not addressed. Replaced at own expense. Discovered rubbing wires under fairing, no conductor showing, corrected. 18xxx mi

16,328mi. Vehicle has been into two different dealerships with engine nosie concerns, 3 times total, at the top and bottom ends on right side; each said "normal." Rider opinion: when in comparison to other same model/year bikes DO NOT make the same rattling; i recently made an appointment again for september 16th to address this issue and others under warranty including a sticking throttle (second occurrence). Today, 1 September 2025, the engine hesitated twice pulling onto highway maintaining appx 75mph matched with traffic, I didnt notice any sound or signs of engine issues; continued for another 18mi. Pulled onto offramp and noticed oil all over the front crank cover area as well as a grinding noise from emanating from the cover as well as a notable vibration in the handlebars; oil was all over the exhaust and right side of the motorcycle including the tire and drive belt. Due to the location, shutting the bike down would be a hazard, continued down the road approximately a half mile, noting more hesitation, noise, and oil smoke/smell. I removed the "indian" trim piece covering the front crank bolt end area to find the crank bolt had backed out completely and was rolling around in the front cover after it broke a hole in the front cover. Oil was actively spraying out of that hole onto the exhaust and entire side and underbody of the motorcycle. Active dripping noted from entirety of exhaust on the right hand side of the motorcycle and visibly burned oil residue/carbon on exhaust pipe; unsure if there was any flame. Due to a federal holiday, insurance/roadside assistance was used to transport the vehicle back to my home address This could have caused a major acccident if engine seizure, timing component failure, fire, or major loss of traction had occurred. I did note tire slippage when pulling into the parking lot, ABS activated briefly. There ar public accounts of this in 2024 Indian Challengers, this needs addressed before it causes a serious issue.

Despite the type, brands, or age of battery, the vehicle frequently fails to start; multiple attempts must be made to start the engine unless the charge gets depleted to an unrecoverable level. Disconnecting the battery to eliminate any parasitic draw issues, temperatures below 60°F present significant starting issues. The vehicle was purchased in August 2024, the original AGM battery frequently failed to start beginning December 2024. Two different lithium batteries were installed and another common off the shelf AGM, same problem. There is an apparent issue with the starting system as the starter frequently stalls on a compression stroke and pulling the voltage so low the ECU shuts down; the torque limiting gear does not slip. Occasionally, the engine will spin over just fine, but that's a rare case. This is NOT a WCM issue, the battery remains disconnected and on a maintainer.