Dodge Viper recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 10 recalls and 33 owner complaints for the Dodge Viper (model years 2000–2006, 2013–2015). The most reported problem area is air bags (11 complaints), followed by suspension (6 complaints). The 2003 model year has the most recalls (4).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Dodge Viper model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 11 | 5 of 10 | |
| Suspension | 6 | 4 of 10 | |
| Structure | 6 | 4 of 10 | |
| Electrical system | 5 | 3 of 10 | |
| Steering | 4 | 3 of 10 |
Latest 8 of 10 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V885000 | Dec 12, 2019 | Seat belts: pretensioner | 2005 | 3,329 |
| 15V461000 | Jul 23, 2015 | Equipment: electrical, radio/tape deck/cd etc. | 2013–2014 | 1,416,903 |
| 15V178000 | Mar 27, 2015 | Structure: body, door | 2013–2014 | 1,455 |
| 15V046000 | Jan 28, 2015 | Air bags: frontal | 2003–2004 | 752,644 |
| 13V040000 | Feb 6, 2013 | Air bags | 2003–2004 | 3,644 |
| 03V388000 | Oct 10, 2003 | Exterior lighting: headlights, switch | 2003 | 1,739 |
| 03V292000 | Aug 12, 2003 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2003 | 69 |
| 01V313000 | Oct 4, 2001 | Steering: rack and pinion, rack | 2000 | 7,050 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 5 complaints and a fire in 0 complaints; 7 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.