2004 Big Dog Mastiff Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mastiff years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Big Dog Mastiff. That is the most of any Mastiff model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 83%), typically at around 6,500 miles. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 6owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Big Dog Mastiff 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 | 5 | 83% | 6,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 33% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | 4,600 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Big Dog Mastiff recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system
Problem: Big dog is recalling certain 2004 chopper, bulldog, ridgeback, mastiff, boxer, and pitbull motorcycles. There is a possible loose connection between the harness connector and the electronic harness controller.
Risk: This condition may cause the motorcycle to experience intermittent loss of electrical power to various components, which can lead to, among other things, a loss of headlamp function or a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Big dog will notify owners and dealers will repair the motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on may 24, 2010. Owners may contact big dog at 1-316-219-9121.
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.
Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center stand
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring attaching stud may break off allowing the kickstand to deploy into the extended position.
Risk: If the kickstand deploys, it could cause a crash without prior warning.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and install a new kickstand unit. The recall began on december 20, 2004. Owners should contact big dog at 316-267-9121.
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Problem: On certain motorcycles, a screw may become loose in the handlebar control due to the lack of a lock washer and loctite.
Risk: This could cause the throttle or front brake control to bind, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a lock washer and loctite. Owner notification began on april 12, 2004. Owners should contact big dog at 1-316-219-7006.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the piston in the rear master cylinder may have been improperly sized, which could cause the rear brakes to drag or lockup.
Risk: This could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will remove the piston from the rear master cylinder and replace it with a new piston. Owner notification began on april 12, 2004. Owners should contact big dog at 1-316-267-9121.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Motorcycle Stalling (RQ10002) — opened Jan 27, 2010, closed May 10, 2010, led to recall 10V180000.
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 bought this bike for my husband at black hills harley davidson,rapid city sd jan 2015. We had to right away get new battery,new ignition switches,we went to go out for a ride last week finally and once again headlight failure, i have found a recall on this issue, harley davidson will not repair…
The electrical system had intermittent problems since the bike was new. Headlight would flicker on & off, rear tail lights flashed on & off. Nothing was found when bike was taken to local dealer for routine maintenance. Ehc module completely failed now and bike will not run. Told the replacement…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 big dog mastiff. The vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 10v180000, (electrical system). The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for repairs. The vehicle was taken to various authorized…
2004 and other years. The ech unit. Many of these have went bad. The big dog company is not taking responsibility for this. I was hoping to get an investigation started.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 big dog mastiff. While driving 45 mph, the headlights went out. The contact pulled into a gas station and inspected the fuses and circuit breakers. After sitting, the headlights illuminated. He stated that the headlights operated intermittently. Occasionally, the high…
Other Big Dog Mastiff years
← 2003 Mastiff · 2005 Mastiff →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Mastiff | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 Mastiff | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 Mastiff | 1 | 6 |
| 2005 Mastiff | 2 | 8 |
| 2004 | 6 | 5 |
| 2003 Mastiff | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Big Dog Mastiff?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Big Dog Mastiff?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Big Dog Mastiff a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mastiff model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.