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2003 Big Dog Chopper Electrical system Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
9%of 11 total for the year
Median mileage
2,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 2003 Big Dog Chopper, 9% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Electrical wiring malfunctioned. As a result, the brake light and turns signals failed. Dealer has kept the motorcycle for six weeks attempting to repair the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10117753, filed 2005-04, 2,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2005240%
2004550%
200319%

Other parts of the 2003 Big Dog Chopper

Body and structure
7 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 Big Dog Chopper

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology