2008 Bigdog Mastiff Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mastiff years
- Not enough data 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Bigdog Mastiff. That ranks 4th out of 6 Mastiff model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 22,125 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Bigdog 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 100% | 22,125 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2008 Bigdog Mastiff recalls (2)
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.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the fuel line can potentially contact heated metal parts of the motorcycle and melt.
Risk: This condition could occur without any prior warning and could result in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers replaced the fuel line with one that has higher thermal resistance properties. Also new fuel lines were rerouted to further reduce exposure to heated metal. All motorcycles have been repaired. No owner notification will be necessary.
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.
Avon cobra tire open join splice this will be the second tire that has shown splits in the thread spanning from the left and right sides of the tire. This defect has been caught while performing other maintenance and performing tire inspections. No harm to people or machinery has happened yet. *tr
Other Bigdog Mastiff years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 Mastiff | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 Mastiff | 1 | 6 |
| 2005 Mastiff | 2 | 8 |
| 2004 Mastiff | 6 | 5 |
| 2003 Mastiff | 0 | 1 |
See all Bigdog Mastiff problems by year, every Bigdog model, or the VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Bigdog Mastiff?
Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Bigdog Mastiff?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Bigdog 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 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.