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Bigdog Ridgeback problems by year

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the Bigdog Ridgeback since 2004, and 10 recalls have been issued. The 2005 model year has 2 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes and electrical problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
10
Worst year
2005
Model years
2004-2005

Bigdog Ridgeback years to avoid

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

Best Bigdog Ridgeback years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Bigdog Ridgeback complaints by model year

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

20042005

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Bigdog Ridgeback problems

All model years combined.

  • Brakes
    3
  • Transmission
    2
  • Electrical
    2
  • Suspension
    1
  • Engine
    1

Bigdog Ridgeback problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2005-2Brakes60
2004-1Brakes40

Recalls 10

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Questions about the Bigdog Ridgeback

What years of the Bigdog Ridgeback should you avoid?

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

What is the best year for a used Bigdog Ridgeback?

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

What is the most common problem with the Bigdog Ridgeback?

Brakes, with 3 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (2) and electrical (2).

How many recalls does the Bigdog Ridgeback have?

10 recalls between 2004 and 2005. The 2005 model year has the most, with 6.

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