Big Dog Chopper Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 5 owner complaints across 2 model years of the Big Dog Chopper (2004–2005). The most-complained-about year is 2004.

Pick your Big Dog Chopper model year

• 2004
• 2005

What Big Dog Chopper owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The 2004 model year has the most, with 3.

• Electrical system3
• Electronic stability control (esc)1
• Exterior lighting1
• Service brakes1
• Tires1

All Big Dog Chopper recalls (1)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Big Dog Chopper, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

1. Electrical system

   NHTSA 10V180000 Reported May 3, 2010 1,895 vehicles potentially affected BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC

   Big dog is recalling certain 2004 chopper, bulldog, ridgeback, mastiff, boxer, and pitbull motorcycles. There is a possible loose connection between the harness connector and the electronic harness controller.

   Remedy: Big dog will notify owners and dealers will repair the motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on may 24, 2010. Owners may contact big dog at 1-316-219-9121.

   Model years: 2004

Other Big Dog models

• Ridgeback16 complaints
• K-99 complaints
• Mastiff9 complaints
• Pitbull6 complaints
• Bulldog4 complaints
• Pittbull2 complaints
• Boxer1 complaints
• Chopper DT1 complaints

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.