2005 Big Dog Ridgeback Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2005 Big Dog Ridgeback, and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2005 Big Dog Ridgeback. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Big Dog Ridgeback have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 7,703 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 27, 2014 · Electrical system
“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 dea”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 13, 2010 · Wheels
Compare Big Dog Ridgeback model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Big Dog Ridgeback model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Big Dog Ridgeback | 1 | 3 |
| 2005 Big Dog Ridgeback | 0 | 10 |
| 2006 Big Dog Ridgeback | 0 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2005 Big Dog Ridgeback
How do I know if my 2005 Big Dog Ridgeback has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Big Dog dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Big Dog models
- K-99 complaints
- Mastiff9 complaints
- Pitbull6 complaints
- Chopper5 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.