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2004-2008 · 3 model years

Big Dog Pitbull Problems by year

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the Big Dog Pitbull across 3 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 2005 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3). The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the acceleration & cruise control.

Most complaints for its age20053 complaints · 0 recallsSee the 2005
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Pitbull complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20081000Acceleration & cruise controlB
20053000Electrical systemD
20042000Electrical systemC

Most common Pitbull problems

Latest Pitbull complaints

2005 Big Dog PitbullWheels & tires

I recently purchased an avon cobra motorcycle tire (300/35r18). In less than 2000 miles of normal riding conditions, the center of the tire is beginning to "erode" off the tire. I don't spin or burnout, yet the center of the tire now has a 2" to 3" wide section that appears to be vanishing and has actually left a groove in my tire. I don't feel safe riding this tire and have "grounded" my bike until I can get another tire. The avon venom tire I had before this got close to 10000 miles before a change was required....

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The rubber on the avon cobra feels soft and must be of different material/contruction than the previous avon venom tires. I feel this is a factory defect or flaw in the materials used to manufacture this tire. My options for this size tire are limited and my past experience has been positive with avon. I would like to see their quality back to where it once was with the venom tires. *Kb

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 10419700
2008 Big Dog PitbullAcceleration & cruise control

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 big dog pitbull motorcycle. While driving approximately 65 mph the motorcycle would not increase speed. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer where the technicians stated that the clutch, bearings and other components were replaced. The motorcycle was in the dealers possession for additional repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 7000.

Filed Incident Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 10377085
2004 Big Dog PitbullElectrical system

Sir / madam, this is my third request for information of where and when the repair of the ehc recall was performed on my bike. No one has answered my request. I have talked to the previous owner and was informed this recall was not taken care of. I have all service records and show no service being done toward my bigdog motorcycle ehc module. Simply stating this recall has be done is acceptable to me. I have been experiencing all symptoms in regards to recall # - -- - - - - - -. I have filed a...

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complaint with nhtsa # - - - - - - -, that I have requested all information from bigdog corporation in regards to where and when all recalls were performed for verification. Nhtsa conformation # - - - - - - - -. For a third time extending my request to all information were and when all recall in question for 2004 to date present was performed on my motorcycle. I show no record in my file that any recall has been performed. If you so choose to not honor my request I will seek further assistance along with nhtsa in doing so.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10374213
2004 Big Dog PitbullElectrical systemDriver assistance

Loss of electrical power causing motorcycle to stall or complete shut down while operating. Loss of electrical to ignition coil and light. Afc recall # 10v180000. I'm 3rd owner... Have all service paper on bike.. Contacted bigdog corporation.They stated that this recall was completed...I requested information paper work or computer data of when and where this recall was performed..My records show of no prior service done to this electronic harness control module by me or prior owners.They have not after several...

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attempts returned my call or e-mails...Do to where I reside the island of guam I'm only able to communicate with nhtsa via-email big dog corporation will not work with any individual or company that is not a big dog dealership. There is no authorized dealer in guam. I should still be able to have a dealership in california mail me this part... Can you please help? Thank you. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · Electronic stability control (ESC)NHTSA 10372637
2005 Big Dog PitbullElectrical system

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 big dog pitbull. The contact stated that there was an intermittent loss of electrical power; the vehicle completely shut down. At times, the vehicle would immediately restart and other times, the contact had to wait several minutes before it would restart. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the dealer stated that the electronic harness controller was the cause of the failure and was repaired. The failure occurred again; the vehicle had not been repaired again. The contact...

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called the manufacturer who stated that they were no longer manufacturing the controller and were working on the part that would replace it. The current mileage was approximately 6,000. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10363539
2005 Big Dog PitbullElectrical system

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 big dog pitbull motorcycle. While the contact was driving 60 mph the vehicle shut off without warning. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 06v305000 (electrical system). The vin was not included in the recall. The contact experienced the same symptoms stated in the recall. The manufacturer refused to repair the vehicle under the recall remedy repair. There were concerns of the safety issues. The failure mileage was 2,242. Updated 04-15-10 *bf updated 07/07/10.*Jb

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10319043

Questions about the Big Dog Pitbull

Which Big Dog Pitbull years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2005 (3), 2004 (2), 2008 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2005 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Big Dog Pitbull years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2008 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Pitbull years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Big Dog Pitbull problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (4), acceleration & cruise control (1), wheels & tires (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Big Dog Pitbull have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for any Big Dog Pitbull model year on file.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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