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Big Dog ChopperModel year report

2005 Big Dog Chopper Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
1,700miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
7campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Big Dog Chopper (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2005 Big Dog Chopper. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine cooling (1) and body and structure (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,700 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns and 24 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the module and 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “The contact stated the motorcycle seems as if it attempted to start itself after the motorcycle became wet. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who changed the gaskets and greased the connections to stop the water from shorting out the electrical system. The manufacturer has been alerted.”

NHTSA complaint #10161758, filed 2006-07, 1,900 miles

Engine cooling: “The contact owns a 2005 big dog Chopper. The contact has had six life threatening recalls consisting of the wheel hub nut, computer harness, swing arm pendent, ignition relay, kick stand spring, and voltage regulator. He received recall notices for all six recalls and the vehicle is currently in the shop being repaired. He stated that the manufacturer has failed to rectify the failures and has offered no assistance. The powertrain was unknown. The failure mileage was 1,500 and current mileage was 4,500.”

NHTSA complaint #10213282, filed 2007-12, 1,500 miles

Tires: “Purchased an avon 250/40r18 av72 tire for my motorcycle,and with less than 2000 miles,there is an open join splice going across tire. I have not ridden motorcycle since finding defect, for fear of having a blowout at highway speed and losing control of motorcycle. Avon needs to step up and recall these tires before someone dies or is severely injured.”

NHTSA complaint #10422287, filed 2011-08

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,500 and 1,900 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 1,700 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20062200720102011
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

See all 7 recalls for the 2005 Big Dog Chopper → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 24 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 24 bulletins →

Other model years of the Big Dog Chopper

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
200551,7007———Not enough data
2004105,0006———Not enough data
2003114303———Not enough data

All Big Dog Chopper model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Big Dog Chopper have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2005 Big Dog Chopper as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2005 Big Dog Chopper is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 1.

Has the 2005 Big Dog Chopper been recalled?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Big Dog Chopper reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,700 miles and the middle half falls between 1,500 and 1,900 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.