2003 Big Dog Chopper Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 64%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 703miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 2003 Big Dog Chopper, 64% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 703 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“Dealer kept the motorcycle since january 24, 2004 for the NHTSA recall campaign 03v35000. On the frame cracking. Consumer called the dealer and asked when he will be able to fix motorcycle. Dealer stated motorcycle had to be sent to the manufacturer in kansas, to complete the recall. Manufacturer will return motorcycle when there was enough to load a truck to bring them back, this might take another month.”
NHTSA complaint #10061663, filed 2004-03, 430 miles“Consumer received recall 03v535000, concerning frame cracks. Dealer had the motorcycle since january 30, 2004. Consumer was unable to contact the manufacturer concerning the motorcycle.”
NHTSA complaint #10065404, filed 2004-04, 976 miles“Dealer kept the motorcycle since january 15, 2004 for the NHTSA recall campaign 03v35000. On the frame cracking. Consumer called the dealer and asked when he will be able to fix motorcycle. Dealer stated motorcycle had to be sent to the manufacturer in kansas to complete the recall. Manufacturer will return motorcycle when there was enough to load a truck to bring them back, this might take another month.”
NHTSA complaint #10063184, filed 2004-03“Dealership picked up the consumer's motorcycle 2 months and 3 weeks ago to deliver it to the manufacturer to have the frame crack recall 03v535000 repairs performed. Recall repairs were not performed yet because the manufacturer did not receive the motorcycle.”
NHTSA complaint #10065001, filed 2004-03“Nhtsa 03v535000/frame cracks. Consumer received a recall notice on january and contacted the dealer for an appointment. The dealer informed that it would take three months for them to fix the vehicle. Please provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #10066582, filed 2004-04Related recalls
- 04V523000Nov 2, 2004On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring attaching stud may break off allowing the kickstand to deploy into the extended position.Covers: Big Dog Chopper 2003–2004, Mastiff 2003–2004, Ridgeback 2004 +4 more
- 03V535000Dec 18, 2003On certain motorcycles assembled with an early version rolling thunder frame, a stress crack could emerge in the frame.Covers: Big Dog Chopper 2003–2004
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 20% |
| 2003 | 7 | 64% |
Other parts of the 2003 Big Dog Chopper
← 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