2005 Bigdog Pitbull Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Pitbull years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Bigdog Pitbull. That is the most of any Pitbull model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 43%), typically at around 2,621 miles. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 43% | 2,621 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 14% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Bigdog Pitbull recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Problem: On certain motorcycles, a warped bus bar within the voltage regulator can cause a short circuit.
Risk: This could possibly result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the existing circuit breaker located between the voltage regulator positive battery lead (b+ lead) and the positive battery terminal with an alternative circuit protection device that will prevent a thermal event if there is a short to ground. The recall began on october 1, 2007. Owners may contact big dog at 1-316-219-9129 or email to [email protected].
Electrical system
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the electronic harness control (ehc) module can fail resulting in a total shut down of the vehicle's electronic power.
Risk: This condition could occur without any prior warning and could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ehc modules free of charge. The recall began on september 19, 2006. Owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.
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.
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the rear wheel hub bolts could loosen and back out allowing the hub and brake rotor to detach from the wheel with an associated loss of stopping power.
Risk: This condition could occur without any prior warning and could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will remove, clean and reattach the rear hub bolts free of charge. The recall began on october 14, 2005. Owners may contact big dog at 1-312-267-9121.
Power train
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the primary drive sprocket nut may back off the engine main shaft.
Risk: This could cause the primary drive to lock up and cause a crash. This condition could occur without any prior warning.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the drive sprocket nut free of charge. The recall began on may 13, 2005. Owners may contact big dog at 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.
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 recently purchased an avon cobra motorcycle tire (300/35r18). In less than 2000 miles of normal riding conditions, the center of the tire is beginning to "erode" off the tire. I don't spin or burnout, yet the center of the tire now has a 2" to 3" wide section that appears to be vanishing and has…
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 big dog pitbull. The contact stated that there was an intermittent loss of electrical power; the vehicle completely shut down. At times, the vehicle would immediately restart and other times, the contact had to wait several minutes before it would restart. The vehicle was…
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 big dog pitbull motorcycle. While the contact was driving 60 mph the vehicle shut off without warning. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 06v305000 (electrical system). The vin was not included in the recall. The contact experienced the same symptoms stated…
Consumer complaint regarding 2005 big dog pit bull engine unexpectedly died while riding. *ts *jb
I just got a letter about a recall on my 2005 bigdog motorcycle. I have made several attempts (4) to contact bigdog to see if i can take it anywhere else other than the dealer which is about 30 miles away, plus i do not trust the dealer (rolling thunder) to do the work properly because of terrible…
Other Bigdog Pitbull years
← 2004 Pitbull · 2006 Pitbull →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Pitbull | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Pitbull | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 | 7 | 5 |
| 2004 Pitbull | 3 | 5 |
| 2002 Pitbull | 3 | 1 |
| 1999 Pitbull | 5 | 1 |
| 1998 Pitbull | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Bigdog Pitbull?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Bigdog Pitbull?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.