2005 Bigdog Chopper Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Chopper years
- Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 7 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Bigdog Chopper. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Chopper model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 1,700 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 7 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 7safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Bigdog Chopper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 40% | 1,700 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 20% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 20% | 5,200 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 20% | 1,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Bigdog Chopper recalls (7)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:body
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.
Structure
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the long pivot bolt may bend or break during normal operation of the motorcycle.
Risk: This could potentially cause the rear fender to abrade against the rear tire while the motorcycle is being driven. This condition could occur without any prior warning and could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the long pivot bolt and, if necessary, straighten the rear frame side panel. The short left side pivot bolt and pivot shaft may also be replaced free of charge. The recall began on november 1, 2006. Owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.
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.
Electrical system:ignition:module
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the ignition modules are oriented within the battery tray in a way that makes the ignition module susceptible to vibration.
Risk: This susceptibility to vibration may contribute to a stalling condition that could occur without any prior warning and result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a new ignition module mounting system free of charge. The recall began on august 25, 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.
Purchased an avon 250/40r18 av72 tire for my motorcycle,and with less than 2000 miles,there is an open join splice going across tire. I have not ridden motorcycle since finding defect, for fear of having a blowout at highway speed and losing control of motorcycle. Avon needs to step up and recall…
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 big dog chopper. While the vehicle was parked and he attempted to start it, the wiring on the electronic harness control (ehc) melted and caught fire. He pulled the wiring apart and the vehicle was towed to a dealer. The dealer replaced the ehc. Several years later while…
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 big dog chopper. The contact has had six life threatening recalls consisting of the wheel hub nut, computer harness, swing arm pendent, ignition relay, kick stand spring, and voltage regulator. He received recall notices for all six recalls and the vehicle is currently in…
Dt*: the contact stated the motorcycle seems as if it attempted to start itself after the motorcycle became wet. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who changed the gaskets and greased the connections to stop the water from shorting out the electrical system. The manufacturer has been alerted.
Dt*: the contact stated the speedometer intermittently provides an incorrect reading. The motorcycle was seen by a dealer. They determined the magnetic sensor above the transmission interferes with the speedometer which results in the incorrect reading. The dealer cleaned the magnetic strip, but…
Other Bigdog Chopper years
← 2004 Chopper · 2006 Chopper →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Chopper | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 Chopper | 0 | 6 |
| 2005 | 5 | 7 |
| 2004 Chopper | 10 | 6 |
| 2003 Chopper | 11 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Bigdog Chopper?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Bigdog Chopper?
Yes, 7 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Bigdog Chopper a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Chopper model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.