There are no safety recalls for the 2005 Big Dog Pitbull, but owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
2005 Big Dog Pitbull problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 3,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2005 Big Dog Pitbull complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Tires · at 19,000 miles · reported Aug 16, 2011
I recently purchased an avon cobra motorcycle tire (300/35r18). In less than 2000 miles of normal riding conditions, the center of the tire is beginning to "erode" off the tire. I don't spin or burnout, yet the center of the tire now has a 2" to 3" wide section that appears to be vanishing and has actually left a groove in my tire. I don't feel safe riding this tire and have "grounded" my bike until I can get another tire. The avon venom tire I had before this got close to 10000 miles before a change was required. The rubber on the avon cobra feels soft and must be of different…
Electrical System · at 3,000 miles · reported Nov 1, 2010
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 taken to an authorized dealer where the dealer stated that the electronic harness controller was the cause of the failure and was repaired. The failure occurred again; the vehicle had not been repaired again. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that they were no longer manufacturing the…
Electrical System · at 2,242 miles · reported Mar 11, 2010
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 in the recall. The manufacturer refused to repair the vehicle under the recall remedy repair. There were concerns of the safety issues. The failure mileage was 2,242. Updated 04-15-10 updated 07/07/10.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Big Dog Pitbull have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2005 Big Dog Pitbull as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Big Dog Pitbull?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (2 reports), followed by tires (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 3,000 miles.
Are Big Dog recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Big Dog dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.