1999 Bigdog Pitbull Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Pitbull years
- Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Bigdog Pitbull. That ranks 2nd out of 7 Pitbull model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (3 complaints, 60%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Bigdog Pitbull 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | 60% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 40% | 4,100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Bigdog Pitbull recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:frame and members
Problem: On some motorcycles, the rear fender front mounting tabs securing the rear fender can fracture, causing the rear fender to break away from the frame and drop onto the rear tire.
Risk: This could result in tire damage and unintended braking action.
Fix: Dealers will replace the welded tabs that partially support the rear fender, located under the seat, with two bolted-on fender clamps. The fender will be removed from the bike so that the mounting holes for the clamp can be drilled and then reinstalled with the addition of a backing plate for added rigidity. Owner notification began april 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact big dog at 1-316-267-2597.
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 seat support (PE01037) — opened Nov 2, 2001, closed Jan 24, 2002, led to recall 02V016000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving rear tire fell off. *nlm
Consumer states that rear wheel of the bike had 60 spokes. While riding the bike, the 20+ spokes broke off.*jb
Easy rider in center beach, ny. Phone# 631/588-8885. Are unwilling to honor manufacturer's recall notice. Feel free to provide any further infromation.*ak
Nhtsa recall 02 v 016 000/rear fender: dealer(easy rider, centereach,ny; phone# 631/588-8885) is not interested in honoring recall notice. Feel free to provide any further information.*aki
Frame welding broke loose from under the seat that supports the rear fender, causing the fender to collapse into the rear tire, gouging through the tread to the core, consumer feels this is a bad design due to the brackets are welded only on one side and most of the beed was on the frame, very…
Other Bigdog Pitbull years
← 1998 Pitbull · 2002 Pitbull →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Pitbull | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Pitbull | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 Pitbull | 7 | 5 |
| 2004 Pitbull | 3 | 5 |
| 2002 Pitbull | 3 | 1 |
| 1999 | 5 | 1 |
| 1998 Pitbull | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Bigdog Pitbull?
Owners most often report structure, wheels problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Bigdog Pitbull?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Bigdog Pitbull a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Pitbull model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.