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Exterior lightingPart report

2004 Big Dog Chopper Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
20%of 10 total for the year
Median mileage
2,525miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2004 Big Dog Chopper, 20% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,525 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.

“While driving in rainy weather the motorcycle's turn signal engaged without warning. Dealer was fully aware of the problem, and stated that the turn signal shorted out because water ran down the coil wire.”

NHTSA complaint #10111604, filed 2005-02, 50 miles

Related service bulletins

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2004220%

Other parts of the 2004 Big Dog Chopper

Electrical system
5 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Electronic 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