2004 Big Dog Chopper Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 20%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2004 Big Dog Chopper, 20% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 800 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.
“Recurring squeaks from drive belt. 4 trips to the 1st dealer for adjustment until rear pulley was replaced by 2nd dealer due to incompatibility with belt. Squeak continued after 3 additional trips to 2nd dealer. Mfg felt that belt should be replaced but would not cover under warranty because belt was considered a wear item. With less than 3000 original miles mfg finally agreed that belt wear was premature due to incompatibility with pulley and replaced belt with a different type to finally resolve problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10208969, filed 2007-11, 800 miles“While riding, the consumer noticed a retching sound coming from the transmission area which took place of the power being transferred to rear wheel during acceleration. The dealer tightened the belt on several occasions in the first month of ownership, but this did not correct the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10109462, filed 2005-01Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2004 Big Dog Chopper
5 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsExterior lighting
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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