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2007 Bigdog K-9Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2007 Bigdog K-9, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage17kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 17, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Bigdog K-9 has problems

5 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
Power train10

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

1 recall

2007 Bigdog K-9 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

2007 vs. every other K-9 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 K-9 median. How we score

'06'07'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What K-9 owners report

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

I HAVE AN AVON COBRA 250/40/18 TIRE MOUNTED ON MY 2007 BIG DOG CHOPPER WITH APPROXIMATELY 2000 MILES ON IT AND IT HAS ALMOST SPLIT FROM ON SIDE TO THE OTHER. *TR
Complaint 10498420 · Feb 17, 2013 · 17,500 miles
I OWN A 2007 BIG DOG K9 THAT ORIGINALLY CAME WITH AN AVON VENOM 300/35R18 ON THE REAR. AVON HAS DISCONTINUED MAKING THE VENOM AND REPLACED IT WITH THE COBRA. I REPLACED MY VENOM IN JUNE OF 2010 WITH THE NEW COBRA. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 1200 MILES, I FOUND THAT THE TIRE WAS STARTING TO SEPARATE ON…
Complaint 10422306 · Aug 28, 2011
I HAVE AN 07 BIG DOG K-9 W/ AV72 300/35VR18 COBRA SERIES W/ 2028 MILES AND 4/32 OF TREAD LEFT MEASURED AT THE WEAR BAR. THE TIRE HAS BEGAN TO SPLIT OR SEPERATE IN SEVERAL PLACES. *TT
Complaint 10422278 · Aug 27, 2011 · 15,611 miles

Own a 2007 K-9?

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