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CarsLore / Makes / Dodge / Viper

Dodge Viper

Model years 1992–2015 in the US safety record. No model year stands out in owner complaints. Fewest complaints: 2001, 2002, 2006.

64owner complaints
12recall campaigns
847service bulletins
18model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

’92’95’98’01’04’13’92’95’98’01’04’13

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

New York safety inspections

Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year.

0.0%0.8%1.6%’93’95’97’99’01’03’05’08’090.0%0.8%1.6%’93’96’99’02’05’09

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
2015311430 · 0
2014421430 · 0
2013421480 · 0
200611160 · 0
2005 Viper71254 · 0
2004 Viper82260 · 0
2003 Viper54331 · 0
200210230 · 0
200112290 · 0
200043220 · 0
199923300 · 0
199833370 · 0
199733530 · 0
1996 Viper82540 · 0
199530210 · 0
1994 Viper50180 · 0
199320140 · 0
199200120 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Structure19
  • Air bags11
  • Steering10
  • Electrical system8
  • Engine and engine cooling7
  • Suspension6
  • Power train5
  • Visibility4

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Fatal crashes in the US

From 2020 to 2023, 13 Viper vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 17 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.

Model yearVehicles in fatal crashesDeaths in the vehicleRolled over
2008111
2006331
2004342
2003120
2001221
1995110
1993240

NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count

Crash-test ratings by year

NHTSA 5-star results for 2 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

YearVariantOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
20172017 Dodge Viper 2 DR RWD————0.0 %
20162016 Dodge Viper 2 DR RWD————0.0 %

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain

Fuel consumption by year

Official Canadian test results for 17 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 15.1–18.2 L/100 km.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2017Viper · Two-seater · Premium gasoline8.4 L, 10 cyl.M619.912.616.6387
2016Viper SRT · Two-seater · Premium gasoline8.4 L, 10 cyl.M619.211.315.6364
2015Viper SRT Coupe · Two-seater · Premium gasoline8.4 L, 10 cyl.M619.411.315.8363
2010Viper SRT10 Convertible · Two-seater · Premium gasoline8.4 L, 10 cyl.M618.610.915.1347
2009Viper SRT10 Convertible · Two-seater · Premium gasoline8.4 L, 10 cyl.M618.610.915.1347
2008Viper SRT10 Convertible · Two-seater · Premium gasoline8.4 L, 10 cyl.M618.610.915.1347
2006Viper SRT-10 Convertible · Two-seater · Premium gasoline8.3 L, 10 cyl.M621.512.617.5403
2005Viper SRT-10 · Two-seater · Premium gasoline8.3 L, 10 cyl.M621.512.617.5403
2004Viper SRT-10 · Two-seater · Premium gasoline8.3 L, 10 cyl.M621.512.617.5403
2003Viper SRT-10 · Two-seater · Premium gasoline8.3 L, 10 cyl.M621.412.017.2396
2002Viper RT/10 · Two-seater · Premium gasoline8.0 L, 10 cyl.M623.012.318.2419
2001Viper RT/10 · Two-seater · Premium gasoline8.0 L, 10 cyl.M623.012.318.2419
2000Viper RT/10 · Subcompact · Premium gasoline8.0 L, 10 cyl.M621.412.017.2396
1999Viper RT/10 · Two-seater · Premium gasoline8.0 L, 10 cyl.M622.812.618.2419
1998Viper RT/10 · Two-seater · Premium gasoline8.0 L, 10 cyl.M622.111.917.5403
1996Viper RT/10 · Two-seater · Premium gasoline8.0 L, 10 cyl.M619.912.116.4377
1995Viper RT/10 · Two-seater · Premium gasoline8.0 L, 10 cyl.M621.411.817.1393

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

In New Zealand

76 Viper cars are on the New Zealand register; 88% arrived as used imports.

Model yearRegisteredSold new in NZUsed imports
2017101
2016202
2015202
2014202
2013202
2011101
2010404
2009101
2008404
2006404
2005404
2004716
2003412
2002312
2001202
2000201
1999513
1998202
1997303
1996303
1995817
1994605
1993303
1992101

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

New registrations in Europe

9 new Dodge Viper cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2017, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2017 the largest markets were Finland (1).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
20171Finland1,520418 (NEDC)477
20164Germany1,595—479
20141Czechia1,675—372
20121Sweden1,675—372
20102France, Spain1,713——

Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement

EU safety alerts

Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Viper in 3 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.

A12/00528/20 · Injuries10 Apr 2020 · Viper

The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) module can be defective.This may cause the airbags and seatbelt tensioners to deploy inadvertently, increasing the risk of injury.

A12/1129/15 · Injuries18 Sept 2015 · Viper

The switch for the exterior door handles may short-circuit. This short circuit may cause the doors' latch to open, resulting in the doors opening accidentally while the vehicle is in motion.

A12/0905/15 · Injuries24 Jul 2015 · Viper

Incorrect distance between the seat rail position sensors can result in incorrect speed of inflation of the airbags.

Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0

Recalls

12 campaigns cover the Viper.

19V885000 · Air bags12 Dec 2019 · 2005, 2006

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Dodge Viper vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module may inadvertently deploy the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.

15V461000 · Equipment23 Jul 2015 · 2013, 2014, 2015

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.

15V178000 · Structure27 Mar 2015 · 2013, 2014

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured October 1, 2012, to February 6, 2014. Moisture may get into the door switch, resulting in the driver or passenger door opening unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion.

15V046000 · Air bags28 Jan 2015 · 2003, 2004

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured January 9, 2001, to March 28, 2003, 2002-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 13, 2001, to May 23 2003, and 2003-2004 Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured November 1, 2001, to June 30, 2004. Due to electrical noise beyond the tolerance of the air bag electronic control module (ECM), a component in the ECM may fail, causing the front air bags, side air bags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.

13V040000 · Air bags6 Feb 2013 · 2003, 2004

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured from November 1, 2001, through June 30, 2004. A component in the air bag control module may fail causing the front airbags and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.

03V388000 · Exterior lighting10 Oct 2003 · 2003

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH PARK LAMP CONTACTS MAY CORRODE.

03V292000 · Fuel system, gasoline12 Aug 2003 · 2003

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP WIRING MAY BECOME CHAFED BY AN UNDERBODY HEAT SHIELD.

01V313000 · Steering4 Oct 2001 · 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USED EXTENSIVELY IN TRACK TYPE RACING EVENTS AND SUBJECTED TO AGGRESSIVE DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD EXPERIENCECRACKING OF THE STEERING RACK MOUNTING BRACKETS.

01V312000 · Suspension4 Oct 2001 · 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USED EXTENSIVELY IN TRACK TYPE RACING EVENTS AND SUBJECTED TO AGGRESSIVE DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD EXPERIENCE CRACKS AT THE WELDS OF THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTING BRACKET.

01V120000 · Seat belts11 Apr 2001 · 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RACING OPTION (ACR OR GT2). THE 5-POINT RACING SEAT BELT HARNESS, WHICH IS OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ON THE VIPER MAY NOT MEET THE VOLUNTARY LOAD SPECIFICATIONS SET FORTH BY THE FIA (FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE L'AUTOMOBILE).

00V366000 · Child seat9 Nov 2000 · 2000, 2001

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.

97V080000 · Air bags16 May 1997 · 1997

THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT DESIGN ALLOWS THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT UPON VEHICLE IGNITION SHUT DOWN.

NHTSA recalls