Bigdog Mastiff Problems by Year
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 13 safety recalls on file for the Bigdog Mastiff, across 6 model years (2003–2008). The 2004 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Bigdog Mastiff years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Mastiff model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2004 Mastiff: 6 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2007 Mastiff: 3 complaints, 1 recall
- 2005 Mastiff: 2 complaints, 8 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Bigdog Mastiff problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Bigdog Mastiff model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Mastiff | 1 | 2 | — | Tires | |
| 2007 Mastiff | 3 | 1 | — | Tires | |
| 2006 Mastiff | 1 | 6 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2005 Mastiff | 2 | 8 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2004 Mastiff | 6 | 5 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2003 Mastiff | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Bigdog Mastiff years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2004 (6), 2007 (3), 2005 (2). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Bigdog Mastiff?
Electrical System, with 7 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Bigdog Mastiff have?
13 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.