2008 Bigdog MuttProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2008 Bigdog Mutt, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 17, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Bigdog Mutt 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
Tires10

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

1 recall

2008 Bigdog Mutt 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

2008 vs. every other Mutt 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 Mutt median. How we score

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

What Mutt owners report

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

MY MOTORCYCLE AVON COBRA AV72 REAR TIRE, SIZE 250/40R18 REAR TIRE IS SEPARATING AND BEGINNING TO SPLIT ACROSS THE WIDTH OF THE TIRE WITH ONLY 2,000 MILES OF RIDING ON IT. THE SPLITS LOOK TO BE WHERE THE LAP SEAMS ARE JOINED TOGETHER. THERE IS NO DOUBT THAT CONTINUED USE WILL RESULT IN A BLOW OUT.…
Complaint 10419911 · Aug 17, 2011

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