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2005 Bigdog PitbullProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2005 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 complaints70 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 16, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Bigdog Pitbull has problems

7 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
Engine and engine cooling10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Tires10
Wheels10

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

5 recalls

2005 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

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 →

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

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BIG DOG PITBULL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER; THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. AT TIMES, THE VEHICLE WOULD IMMEDIATELY RESTART AND OTHER TIMES, THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT SEVERAL MINUTES BEFORE IT WOULD RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS…
Complaint 10363539 · Nov 1, 2010 · 3,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BIG DOG PITBULL MOTORCYCLE. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06V305000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE SAME SYMPTOMS STATED…
Complaint 10319043 · Mar 11, 2010 · 2,242 miles
RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V052000 CONCERNING ELECTRIC HARNESS CONTROL. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GET THE DEALER TO HONOR THIS RECALL BECAUSE NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.*AK
Complaint 10115802 · Mar 24, 2005

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