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Big Dog Ridgeback Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 16 owner complaints across 3 model years of the Big Dog Ridgeback (2004–2006). The most-complained-about year is 2005.

1
safety recalls, all years
16
owner complaints, all years
2004
year with most recalls
2005
year with most complaints

Pick your Big Dog Ridgeback model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2006 Big Dog Ridgeback03
2005 Big Dog Ridgeback010
2004 Big Dog Ridgeback13

What Big Dog Ridgeback owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. The 2005 model year has the most, with 10.

All Big Dog Ridgeback recalls (1)

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

  1. Electrical system

    NHTSA 10V180000 Reported 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

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.