2005 Bigdog Ridgeback Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ridgeback years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback. That is the most of any Ridgeback model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is wheels (7 complaints, 58%), typically at around 6,200 miles. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 12owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 7 | 58% | 6,200 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 25% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 17% | 868 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% | 36 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Bigdog Ridgeback recalls (6)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Wheels:hubcap/cover
Problem: Big dog is recalling 1,257 my 2005 ridgeback motorcycles. The rear wheel may have weak spots in the design, which may cause the wheel to crack under certain operating conditions.
Risk: If undetected, this condition may lead to a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the wheels free of charge. The recall began on june 1, 2009. Owners may contact big dog motorcycles customer service department at 1-316-267-9121.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 big dog ridgeback. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ehc failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…
1 have an avon tire 300 av72 that has the tread separating down the center of the tire this is the second time this tire has done this to me with less than 3000 miles how many complaints will it take before someone gets killed with one of these tires !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *tt
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 big dog ridgeback. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 09v147000 (wheels: center section) in june 2009. He stated that he was informed by the dealer that the replacement wheel would be arriving soon in order for the vehicle to be repaired under…
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) 2004 big dog motorcycles have a safety recall for power failures while the motorcycle is being operated. I have a 2005 big dog ridgeback and have experienced the same on 2 separate occasions. Please research…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 big dog ridgeback motorcycle. He received notification of a recall campaign (nhtsa campaign id number 09v147000: wheels: center section) on may 29, 2009. The dealer was contacted several times in an attempt to secure an appointment for a recall repair; however, the…
Other Bigdog Ridgeback years
← 2004 Ridgeback · 2006 Ridgeback →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Ridgeback | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 Ridgeback | 3 | 2 |
| 2005 | 12 | 6 |
| 2004 Ridgeback | 4 | 5 |
See all Bigdog Ridgeback problems by year, every Bigdog model, or the VIN decoder.
Similar Bigdog models
Embed this 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback badge on your site
Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback?
Owners most often report wheels, electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ridgeback model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.