Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2003 BIG DOG Boxer peaked in 2010, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2003 BIG DOG Boxer
Motorcycle, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Aug 26, 2010 to Aug 26, 2010.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1Below the median 2003 motorcycle
Severity index0.02003 motorcycles average 7.3
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2003 BIG DOG Boxer name electrical system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 2003 BIG DOG Boxer
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2003 BIG DOG Boxer
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Aug 26, 2010Failure May 4, 20063,200 milesStockton, CAElectrical system
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BIGDOG BOXER MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WHEN THE BRAKE AND TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE PERSISTED WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED ON FOUR TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,200.
NHTSA complaint 10352138
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
2 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- SB-1099 Jan 11, 2008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BIGDOG MOTORCYCLE: FUEL TANK VENT MAY BECOME FLOODED WITH FUEL, CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO RUN POORLY DUE TO A FUEL MIXTURE THAT IS TOO RICH. *PE - 1088 Jun 30, 2006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HORN HARNESS WIRES MAY BREAK. *TT
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.