2006 Bigdog BIG DOGProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2006 Bigdog BIG DOG, most often about the structure. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 22, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Bigdog BIG DOG has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure11
Tires11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2006 Bigdog BIG DOG recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other BIG DOG year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the BIG DOG median. How we score

'05'06
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What BIG DOG owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

PURCHASED A SINCLAIR LX 150CC SCOOTER (BIG CHIEF BRAND...NOT LISTED SO I CHOSE BIG DOG BRAND) FROM GS MOTORWORKS JUNE 2006. HAD MULTIPLE MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE AFTER ABOUT 500 MILES - MOSTLY INVOLVING LOOSE BOLTS OR BOLTS THAT WERE INSUFFICIENTLY SIZED TO FIT IN THE VEHICLE'S BODY…
Complaint 10228702 · May 22, 2008 · 3,000 miles

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