Does the 2005 Dodge Viper have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Dodge Viper, the most recent reported on December 12, 2019 (Seat belts: pretensioner, Air bags). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Dodge Viper?

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (4 complaints), followed by steering (2).

How many 2005 Dodge Viper complaints mention a crash or fire?

4 of 7 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2005 Dodge Viper recalls and problems

1 recall and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Dodge Viper.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2005 Dodge Viper recalls

Seat belts: pretensioner · Air bags

NHTSA campaign 19V885000 · reported December 12, 2019 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · 3,329 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: The unexpected deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners increase the risk of injury and a crash.
The fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC module, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE4.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Air bags4
Steering2
Suspension2
Tires1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 9, 2022 · Air bags
I received this recall notice. I live in the San Diego area and have been unable to get this recall satisfactorily completed due to all (3) Dodge dealership service managers refusing to complete the work telling me, "Dash parts/components can and will be broken during the (ORC) recall/repair process, due to the year…

Sep 24, 2020 · Air bags · 17,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE VIPER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT VINYL COVER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WAS STICKY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE GETTEL CHRYSLER DODGE DEALER LOCATED AT 2323 TAMIAMI TRAIL, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950, AND THE ISSUE WAS REFERRED TO THE MANUFACTURER WHO THEN REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA…

Jan 28, 2019 · Air bags · 40,700 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE VIPER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT'S BOTTOM LIP WAS BRUISED AND SWOLLEN AND HIS HEAD JOLTED BACKWARDS. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT RECEIVED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED ASSISTANCE TO TUCK THE AIR BAGS BACK INTO…

Nov 16, 2017 · Suspension · 23,500 miles · crash reported
THE LEFT REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLE BROKE WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH ON A STRAIGHT ROAD , THE CAR WAS THROWN OUT OF CONTROL WHICH CAUSED A MULTIPLE ROLL OVER CRASH TOTALING THE CAR AND INJURING THE DRIVER. THERE IS A GAUGED OUT MARK IN THE PAVEMENT ALONG WITH A TIRE SKID MARK SHOWING THE WHEEL TURNED WHEN THE KNUCKLE BROKE…

Oct 2, 2015 · Air bags · 6,100 miles · crash reported
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE VIPER. WHILE TRAVELING AT AN UNKNOWN RATE OF SPEED ON A STRAIGHT ROAD, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND BECAME TIGHT. WHILE VEERING TO THE LEFT, THE CONTACT APPLIED FORCE TO THE STEERING WHEEL WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL APPLIED. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE VEERED BACK TO…

Viper model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2002	0	1	0
2003	4	5	1
2004	2	8	0
2005	1	7	4
2006	1	1	0

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Questions

Does the 2005 Dodge Viper have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Dodge Viper, the most recent reported on December 12, 2019 (Seat belts: pretensioner, Air bags). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Dodge Viper?: Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (4 complaints), followed by steering (2).
How many 2005 Dodge Viper complaints mention a crash or fire?: 4 of 7 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 9, 2022.