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2004 Bigdog Ridgeback Engine problems

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2004 Bigdog Ridgeback's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 100% of all its complaints, most recently on March 25, 2005. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Engine complaints

SuspensionBrakesEngine & coolingTransmission & drivetrainElectrical system

While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The driver tried to restart the vehicle and was not able to do so. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the control module needed to be replaced. *Nm the stalling occurred while stopped at signal lights and would stall after starting. At the present time, the vehicle is fixed. The consumer stated that the sales dealer had private rights to the key system such as the electronics/wiring. No other...

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dealer including the authorized dealer could repair the problem without the intervention of the sales dealer. There was a battery acid leak, the disc pads and rotors had worn out, the rear rocker box leaked oil, there was an oil pump leak, the transmission cover leaked, the ignition switch was bad, there was noise in the front end, and the engine would stall with no start and when the vehicle cooled down, the engine would run normal. *Sc *jb

Filed Incident Suspension · Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine and engine cooling · Power train · Electrical systemNHTSA 10113080

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