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2007 Bigdog BulldogProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2007 Bigdog Bulldog, most often about the tires. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage8kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 27, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Bigdog Bulldog has problems

4 complaints 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
Tires30
Electrical system10

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

2 recalls

2007 Bigdog Bulldog recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Electrical system

Recall 07V-355 · Aug 8, 2007 · 181 vehicles

Risk. IMPROPERLY INSTALLED TACHOMETER BOARDS MAY DEVELOP A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT COULD CAUSE THE MOTORCYCLE TO SHUT DOWN.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Bigdog.

Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other Bulldog 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 Bulldog median. How we score

'02'04'05'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Bulldog owners report

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

AVON TIRES, INSTALLED: 11-13-2009 MILEAGE: 3200 MILES, NO ABUSE, NORMAL RIDING CONDITIONS. AVON COBRA 300/35VR18 AV72. DOT: ATAP 12 (4708) DEFECT: JOIN SPLICE SEPARATION. FIRST NOTICED TIRE LAYER SEPARATION ON 7-12-2011. REQUIRED TO GO THROUGH INSTALLER - DISTRIBUTOR, THEN DISTRIBUTOR WILL…
Complaint 10421690 · Aug 27, 2011 · 8,200 miles
I HAVE A AVON MOTORCYCLE TIRE, AV72 300/35VR18 COBRA SERIES MOUNTED ON A 2007 BIG DOG MOTORCYCLE, MODEL BULLDOG. IT HAS A DOT CODE OF 0609. TIRE HAS SPLIT OR SEPARATED ON EACH SIDE AT ABOUT 2500 MILES AND IS COMING APART. AVON SAID IT IS A OPEN JOINT SPLICE FAILURE. NUMEROUS TIRES HAVE THE SAME…
Complaint 10419689 · Aug 16, 2011 · 2,500 miles

Own a 2007 Bulldog?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.