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2005 Bigdog MastiffProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2005 Bigdog Mastiff, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 8 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls8Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 24, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Bigdog Mastiff has problems

2 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 system10
Engine and engine cooling10
Power train10

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

8 recalls

2005 Bigdog Mastiff 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

Structure

Recall 06V-389 · Oct 12, 2006 · 2,494 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE REAR FENDER TO ABRADE AGAINST THE REAR TIRE WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING DRIVEN.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Ignition: module

Recall 06V-301 · Aug 9, 2006 · 2,711 vehicles

Risk. THIS SUSCEPTIBILITY TO VIBRATION MAY CONTRIBUTE TO A STALLING CONDITION THAT COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING AND RESULT IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Motorcycle: kickstand/center stand

Recall 06V-019 · Jan 25, 2006 · 9,726 vehicles

Risk. THIS WILL ALLOW THE KICKSTAND TO DEPLOY INTO THE EXTENDED POSITION AND CAUSE A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 05V-432 · Sep 28, 2005 · 3,294 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

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

2005 vs. every other Mastiff 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 Mastiff median. How we score

'03'04'05'06'07'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Mastiff owners report

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

SEVERAL EVENTS HAVE BEEN LISTED AND SUBMITTED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED MANY TIMES TO FIX THE PROBLEM, WITH NO SUCCESS. THE DEALER SENT THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE HEADQUARTERS IN ANOTHER CITY, STILL UNABLE TO KEEP THE BIKE FROM POURING OIL OUT AT HIGH SPEEDS. THIS IS GETTING OIL ON THE…
Complaint 10141119 · Oct 28, 2005

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