2005 Big Dog Chopper DT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Chopper DT years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Big Dog Chopper DT. That is the most of any Chopper DT model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 42 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Big Dog Chopper DT problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 100% | 42 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2005 Big Dog Chopper DT recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the electronic harness control (ehc) module can fail resulting in a total shut down of the vehicle's electronic power.
Risk: This condition could occur without any prior warning and could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ehc modules free of charge. The recall began on september 19, 2006. Owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.
Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center stand
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring may stretch and detach from the mounting bracket or the kickstand.
Risk: This will allow the kickstand to deploy into the extended position and cause a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a new kickstand spring free of charge. The recall began on february 17, 2006. Owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the rear wheel hub bolts could loosen and back out allowing the hub and brake rotor to detach from the wheel with an associated loss of stopping power.
Risk: This condition could occur without any prior warning and could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will remove, clean and reattach the rear hub bolts free of charge. The recall began on october 14, 2005. Owners may contact big dog at 1-312-267-9121.
Power train
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the primary drive sprocket nut may back off the engine main shaft.
Risk: This could cause the primary drive to lock up and cause a crash. This condition could occur without any prior warning.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the drive sprocket nut free of charge. The recall began on may 13, 2005. Owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.
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.
Dt: 2005 big dog motorcycles. The consumer bought a motorcycle and when he picked it up and drove it less than one hour there was a massive amount of white smoke that was coming out of the engine. Took motorcycle to dealer, and they could not duplicate the smoking problem. Drove it home, and the…
Other Big Dog Chopper DT years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 4 |
| 2004 Chopper DT | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Big Dog Chopper DT?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Big Dog Chopper DT?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Big Dog Chopper DT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Chopper DT model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.