Big Dog Recalls & Complaints by Model
NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls and 55 owner complaints across 12 Big Dog models, filed by Big Dog Motorcycles, LLC. Pick a model, then a year.
8
safety recalls
55
owner complaints
12
models in NHTSA data
Most-complained-about Big Dog models
All Big Dog models
| Model | Years | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boxer | 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| Bulldog | 2004–2007 | 1 | 4 |
| Chopper | 2004–2005 | 1 | 5 |
| Chopper DT | 2005 | 4 | 1 |
| Husky | 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| K-9 | 2006–2008 | 5 | 9 |
| Mastiff | 2004–2008 | 1 | 9 |
| Mutt | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| N-Chopper | 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| Pitbull | 2004–2008 | 0 | 6 |
| Pittbull | 2005–2007 | 0 | 2 |
| Ridgeback | 2004–2006 | 1 | 16 |
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.