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Bigdog Pitbull problems by year

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the Bigdog Pitbull since 1999, and 11 recalls have been issued. The 1999 model year has 5 complaints, more than any other year, led by body and wheels problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
13
Recalls
11
Worst year
1999
Model years
1999-2005

Bigdog Pitbull years to avoid

No model year of the Bigdog Pitbull stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Bigdog Pitbull years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Bigdog Pitbull complaints by model year

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

1999200220042005

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Bigdog Pitbull problems

All model years combined.

  • Fuel system
    4
  • Wheels
    3
  • Body
    3
  • Electrical
    2
  • Engine
    1
  • Brakes
    1

Bigdog Pitbull problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2005-4Brakes50
2004-1Electrical50
2002-3Fuel system10
1999-5Body10

Recalls 11

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Questions about the Bigdog Pitbull

What years of the Bigdog Pitbull should you avoid?

No single model year of the Bigdog Pitbull has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Bigdog Pitbull?

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

What is the most common problem with the Bigdog Pitbull?

Fuel system, with 4 complaints across all years, followed by wheels (3) and body (3).

How many recalls does the Bigdog Pitbull have?

11 recalls between 1999 and 2005. The 2005 model year has the most, with 5.

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