Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
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.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 | 4 | 2 |
| 2013 | 4 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Viper | 7 | 1 |
| 2004 Viper | 8 | 2 |
| 2003 Viper | 5 | 4 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 | 4 | 3 |
| 1999 | 2 | 3 |
| 1998 | 3 | 3 |
| 1997 | 3 | 3 |
| 1996 Viper | 8 | 2 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 Viper | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 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 year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 | 3 |
| 2004 | 3 | 4 |
| 2003 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 | 2 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 | 4 |
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.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2017 Dodge Viper 2 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2016 | 2016 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.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Viper · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 19.9 | 12.6 | 16.6 |
| 2016 | Viper SRT · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 19.2 | 11.3 | 15.6 |
| 2015 | Viper SRT Coupe · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 19.4 | 11.3 | 15.8 |
| 2010 | Viper SRT10 Convertible · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 18.6 | 10.9 | 15.1 |
| 2009 | Viper SRT10 Convertible · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 18.6 | 10.9 | 15.1 |
| 2008 | Viper SRT10 Convertible · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 18.6 | 10.9 | 15.1 |
| 2006 | Viper SRT-10 Convertible · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 21.5 | 12.6 | 17.5 |
| 2005 | Viper SRT-10 · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 21.5 | 12.6 | 17.5 |
| 2004 | Viper SRT-10 · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 21.5 | 12.6 | 17.5 |
| 2003 | Viper SRT-10 · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 21.4 | 12.0 | 17.2 |
| 2002 | Viper RT/10 · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 23.0 | 12.3 | 18.2 |
| 2001 | Viper RT/10 · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 23.0 | 12.3 | 18.2 |
| 2000 | Viper RT/10 · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 21.4 | 12.0 | 17.2 |
| 1999 | Viper RT/10 · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 22.8 | 12.6 | 18.2 |
| 1998 | Viper RT/10 · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 22.1 | 11.9 | 17.5 |
| 1996 | Viper RT/10 · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 19.9 | 12.1 | 16.4 |
| 1995 | Viper RT/10 · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 21.4 | 11.8 | 17.1 |
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 year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2004 | 7 | 1 | 6 |
| 2003 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 | 8 | 1 | 7 |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 418 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 4 | — |
| 2014 | 1 | — |
| 2012 | 1 | — |
| 2010 | 2 | — |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH PARK LAMP CONTACTS MAY CORRODE.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP WIRING MAY BECOME CHAFED BY AN UNDERBODY HEAT SHIELD.
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.
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.
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).
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.
THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT DESIGN ALLOWS THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT UPON VEHICLE IGNITION SHUT DOWN.
NHTSA recalls