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2004 Bigdog PitbullProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2004 Bigdog Pitbull, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage11kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 30, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 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
Electrical system30
Electronic stability control (ESC)10

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

5 recalls

2004 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.

–no report yet

Electrical system

Recall 10V-180 · May 3, 2010 · 1,895 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE THE MOTORCYCLE TO EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO VARIOUS COMPONENTS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A…

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

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 04V-164 · Apr 6, 2004 · 2,098 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE OR FRONT BRAKE CONTROL TO BIND, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall

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

2004 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
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2004 Bigdog Pitbull, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Motorcycle StallingRQ10002 · closed May 10, 2010
    Led to recall 10V-180
In owners' words

What Pitbull owners report

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

SIR / MADAM, THIS IS MY THIRD REQUEST FOR INFORMATION OF WHERE AND WHEN THE REPAIR OF THE EHC RECALL WAS PERFORMED ON MY BIKE. NO ONE HAS ANSWERED MY REQUEST. I HAVE TALKED TO THE PREVIOUS OWNER AND WAS INFORMED THIS RECALL WAS NOT TAKEN CARE OF. I HAVE ALL SERVICE RECORDS AND SHOW NO SERVICE BEING…
Complaint 10374213 · Dec 30, 2010 · 22,000 miles
LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER CAUSING MOTORCYCLE TO STALL OR COMPLETE SHUT DOWN WHILE OPERATING. LOSS OF ELECTRICAL TO IGNITION COIL AND LIGHT. AFC RECALL # 10V180000. I'M 3RD OWNER... HAVE ALL SERVICE PAPER ON BIKE.. CONTACTED BIGDOG CORPORATION.THEY STATED THAT THIS RECALL WAS COMPLETED...I REQUESTED…
Complaint 10372637 · Dec 28, 2010 · 22,000 miles
I HAVE A 2004 BIG DOG PIT BULL MOTORCYCLE. I HAVE BEEN HAVING FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS, PROBLEMS WITH IT STARTING AND IT CUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING!!! I TOOK IT TO THE BIG DOG DEALER IN JACKSONVILLE, FL AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE EHC MODULE. THE EHC MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND THIS IS GOING TO COST…
Complaint 10204443 · Sep 29, 2007 · 30 miles

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