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2004 Bigdog Daytec ChopperProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2004 Bigdog Daytec Chopper, most often about the electrical system. 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 mileage25kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 9, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Bigdog Daytec Chopper 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
Electrical system30
Exterior lighting10

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

2 recalls

2004 Bigdog Daytec Chopper 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.

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

2004 vs. every other Daytec Chopper 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 Daytec Chopper median. How we score

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

What Daytec Chopper owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BIG DOG CHOPPER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER REFERENCING, NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V180000, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR THE RECALL REMEDY IN JUNE AND THEY STATED THEY HAD TO ORDER THE PARTS AND IT WOULD BE ABOUT 2 MONTHS. AT THE TIME…
Complaint 10354718 · Sep 9, 2010 · 11,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BIGDOG DAYTEC CHOPPER MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT RECENTLY PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT…
Complaint 10258602 · Feb 13, 2009 · 25,440 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BIG DOG DAYTEC CHOPPER. WHENEVER THE CONTACT RIDES THE VEHICLE, ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SHUT OFF, INCLUDING THE MOTORCYCLE ITSELF. HE HAS TAKEN THE BIKE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE EHC MODULE FAILED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE,…
Complaint 10220824 · Mar 11, 2008 · 210,002 miles

Own a 2004 Daytec Chopper?

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