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2002 Bigdog PitbullProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2002 Bigdog Pitbull, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem3Fuel system, gasoline

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 15, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Bigdog Pitbull has problems

3 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
Fuel system, gasoline30

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

1 recall

2002 Bigdog Pitbull 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

2002 vs. every other Pitbull 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 Pitbull median. How we score

'98'99'02'04'05'06'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Pitbull owners report

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

WHILE DRIVING MOTORCYCLE CONSUMER NOTICED GAS LEAKING. TOOK MOTORCYCLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED THE GAS TANK; HOWEVER, PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS...*AK
Complaint 10003947 · Jan 15, 2003
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE GAS TANK. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS
Complaint 10001502 · Dec 26, 2002
LEFT FUEL TANK LEAKED WHEN DRIVING. CONSUMER NOTICED A CRACK IN FUEL TANK. FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED AT DEALERSHIP. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
Complaint 8016148 · Aug 13, 2002

Own a 2002 Pitbull?

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