2007 Big Dog Bulldog Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 27, 2011 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Bulldog years
Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Big Dog Bulldog. That is the most of any Bulldog model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is tires (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 8,200 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2007 Big Dog Bulldog problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Tires3 · ~8,200 mi
Electrical System1 · ~100 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Tires375%8,200——
Electrical System125%100——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2007 Big Dog Bulldog recalls (2)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Structure:bodyDec 18, 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V580000 · 8,061 vehicles

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the rear fender strut attaching bolts can fail allowing the rear fender to detach from the motorcycle.

Risk: This could occur without prior warning and could result in an injury or a crash.

Fix: Dealers will remove existing strut bolts and replace with higher tensile strength attaching bolts and updated washers. Higher torque values will be observed when installing the replacement fasteners. The recall began on january 21, 2008. Owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.

Electrical systemAug 8, 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V355000 · 181 vehicles

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the tachometer board may have been improperly installed.

Risk: Improperly installed tachometer boards may develop a short circuit that could cause the motorcycle to shut down. This could occur without prior warning and result in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will isolate the tachometer board from the housing. The recallbegan on august 27, 2007. Owners may contact big dog at 1-316-219-9129 or e-mail at [email protected].

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Avon tires, installed: 11-13-2009 mileage: 3200 miles, no abuse, normal riding conditions. Avon cobra 300/35vr18 av72. Dot: atap 12 (4708) defect: join splice separation. First noticed tire layer separation on 7-12-2011. Required to go through installer - distributor, then distributor will…

Tires · received Aug 27, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10421690

Avon av72 300/35/vr18 tire splitting. *kb

Tires · received Aug 16, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10419645

I have a avon motorcycle tire, av72 300/35vr18 cobra series mounted on a 2007 big dog motorcycle, model bulldog. It has a dot code of 0609. Tire has split or separated on each side at about 2500 miles and is coming apart. Avon said it is a open joint splice failure. Numerous tires have the same…

Tires · received Aug 16, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10419689

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bigdog bulldog motorcycle. While driving approximately 45 mph during rainy weather, the entire instrument panel became extremely foggy and remained foggy for three days. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure yet the vehicle was not repaired. The approximate…

Electrical System · received Jun 16, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10407081

Other Big Dog Bulldog years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
200742
2005 Bulldog09
2004 Bulldog05
2002 Bulldog30

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Big Dog Bulldog?

Owners most often report tires, electrical system problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Big Dog Bulldog?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2007 Big Dog Bulldog a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Bulldog model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.