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2006 Bigdog MastiffProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2006 Bigdog Mastiff, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls6Free fix at dealersOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage12kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 16, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Bigdog Mastiff 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
Electrical system11

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

6 recalls

2006 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 →

Show 2 more recalls
–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 →

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

2006 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.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BIG DOG MASTIFF MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN HE SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. HE NOTICED THAT THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR WAS ON FIRE. HE DROVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE, TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, CUT THE WIRE ON THE REGULATOR, AND THREW DIRT ON IT. HE…
Complaint 10326040 · Apr 16, 2010 · 12,000 miles

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