2002 Bigdog Pitbull Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Pitbull years
- Not enough data 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Bigdog Pitbull. That ranks 3rd out of 7 Pitbull model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (3 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Bigdog Pitbull recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the fuel tanks may have been improperly mounted to the motorcycle. This can put unnecessary stress on the tank mounting tabs, causing these tabs to fail, with the possibility of fuel spillage.
Risk: Fuel spillage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will remove the tanks, replace the mounting grommets and related hardware, and remount the tanks. Owner notification began april 1, 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.
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 motorcycle consumer noticed gas leaking. Took motorcycle to dealer, and dealer replaced the gas tank; however, problem is still occurring. Please provide any further information. Ts...*ak
While traveling on the highway the vehicle was leaking fuel from the gas tank. Please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
Left fuel tank leaked when driving. Consumer noticed a crack in fuel tank. Fuel tank was replaced at dealership. Please provide additional information.*ak
Other Bigdog Pitbull years
← 1999 Pitbull · 2004 Pitbull →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Pitbull | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Pitbull | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 Pitbull | 7 | 5 |
| 2004 Pitbull | 3 | 5 |
| 2002 | 3 | 1 |
| 1999 Pitbull | 5 | 1 |
| 1998 Pitbull | 0 | 1 |
See all Bigdog Pitbull 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 2002 Bigdog Pitbull?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Bigdog Pitbull?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.