Bigdog Pitbull Problems by Year
NHTSA has 19 owner complaints and 11 safety recalls on file for the Bigdog Pitbull, across 7 model years (1998–2008). The 2005 model year has the most complaints (7). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Bigdog Pitbull years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Pitbull model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2005 Pitbull: 7 complaints, 5 recalls
- 1999 Pitbull: 5 complaints, 1 recall
- 2004 Pitbull: 3 complaints, 5 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 Pitbull problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Bigdog Pitbull model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Pitbull | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 2006 Pitbull | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2005 Pitbull | 7 | 5 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2004 Pitbull | 3 | 5 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2002 Pitbull | 3 | 1 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1999 Pitbull | 5 | 1 | — | Structure | |
| 1998 Pitbull | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Bigdog Pitbull years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2005 (7), 1999 (5), 2004 (3). 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 Pitbull?
Electrical System, with 6 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Bigdog Pitbull have?
11 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.