no report yet
Wheels: hubcap/cover
Risk. IF UNDETECTED, THIS CONDITION MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
2005 Bigdog RidgebackProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 27, 2014. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback has problems
12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Wheels
3Electrical system
2Service brakes, hydraulic
1Power train
1Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2005 Bigdog Ridgeback 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: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk. THIS COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.
no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
no report yet
Motorcycle: kickstand/center stand
Risk. THIS WILL ALLOW THE KICKSTAND TO DEPLOY INTO THE EXTENDED POSITION AND CAUSE A CRASH.
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no report yet
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
no report yet
Power train
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE THE PRIMARY DRIVE TO LOCK UP AND CAUSE A CRASH.
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 Ridgeback 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 Ridgeback median. How we score
'04'05'06'08
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Ridgeback owners report
Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BIG DOG RIDGEBACK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V147000 (WHEELS: CENTER SECTION) IN JUNE 2009. HE STATED THAT HE WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE REPLACEMENT WHEEL WOULD BE ARRIVING SOON IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE REPAIRED UNDER…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BIG DOG RIDGEBACK MOTORCYCLE. HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF A RECALL CAMPAIGN (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V147000: WHEELS: CENTER SECTION) ON MAY 29, 2009. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED SEVERAL TIMES IN AN ATTEMPT TO SECURE AN APPOINTMENT FOR A RECALL REPAIR; HOWEVER, THE…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BIG DOG RIDGE BACK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE STATING THAT THE REAR WHEEL COULD CRACK OR COME APART AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER BUT AFTER INSPECTING THE WHEEL THEY DECIDED THAT THEY COULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE BIG DOG…
Own a 2005 Ridgeback?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.