2004 Big Dog Chopper Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 20%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Big Dog Chopper, 20% of the 10 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“Where do I get a 2004 master cylinder for my bike??? Everything that's on recall is on my bike!! And even more to be pissed about is they sold this to me a few months after there recall when they new about it, everything that was fixed because of multiple problems I had to pay out of pocket. But yet they new about this recall. What do I do???”
NHTSA complaint #10622441, filed 2014-08“Consumer received NHTSA recall 04v137000 concerning rear master cylinder pistol. After having the rear master cylinder pistol replaced the rear brakes failed. While applying the brake pedal consumer heard a loud knocking noise and the vehicle failed to stop completely. Vehicle was taken back to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic mechanic could not duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10107039, filed 2005-01Related recalls
- 04V137000Mar 23, 2004On certain motorcycles, the piston in the rear master cylinder may have been improperly sized, which could cause the rear brakes to drag or lockup.Covers: Big Dog Chopper 2004, Ridgeback 2004, Mastiff 2004 +4 more
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2004 Big Dog Chopper
5 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Big Dog Chopper
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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