2007 Big Dog K-9 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other K-9 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Big Dog K-9. That is the most of any K-9 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is tires (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 16,556 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Big Dog K-9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 3 | 60% | 16,556 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 1,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Big Dog K-9 recalls (1)
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.
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.
I have an avon cobra 250/40/18 tire mounted on my 2007 big dog chopper with approximately 2000 miles on it and it has almost split from on side to the other. *tr
I own a 2007 big dog k9 that originally came with an avon venom 300/35r18 on the rear. Avon has discontinued making the venom and replaced it with the cobra. I replaced my venom in june of 2010 with the new cobra. After approximately 1200 miles, i found that the tire was starting to separate on…
I have an 07 big dog k-9 w/ av72 300/35vr18 cobra series w/ 2028 miles and 4/32 of tread left measured at the wear bar. The tire has began to split or seperate in several places. *tt
2007 big dog k-9 motorcycle, loss of electrical, head and tail lights, speedometer,horn high beam indicator light, engine shut down and all lights went out while riding at night. *bf the consumer was informed the electric controller shorted out. *jb
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 big dog k-9. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle downshifted from sixth to fourth gear without warning. The dealer inspected the vehicle, but were unable to diagnose the cause of failure. The failure occurred on four occasions. The contact stated that the vehicle has now…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Big Dog K-9?
Owners most often report tires, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Big Dog K-9?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Big Dog K-9 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other K-9 model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.