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Big Dog Ridgeback problems by year

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the Big Dog Ridgeback since 2004, and 1 recall has been issued. The 2005 model year has 10 complaints, more than any other year, led by wheels and electrical problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
16
Recalls
1
Worst year
2005
Model years
2004-2006

Big Dog Ridgeback years to avoid

No model year of the Big Dog Ridgeback stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Big Dog Ridgeback years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Big Dog Ridgeback complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

200420052006

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Big Dog Ridgeback problems

All model years combined.

  • Wheels
    8
  • Electrical
    4
  • Tires
    3
  • Transmission
    1
  • Engine
    1

Big Dog Ridgeback problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2006-3Tires00
2005-10Wheels6,40000
2004-3Electrical10

Recalls 1

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Questions about the Big Dog Ridgeback

What years of the Big Dog Ridgeback should you avoid?

No single model year of the Big Dog Ridgeback has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Big Dog Ridgeback?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Big Dog Ridgeback?

Wheels, with 8 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (4) and tires (3).

How many recalls does the Big Dog Ridgeback have?

1 recall between 2004 and 2006. The 2004 model year has the most, with 1.

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