2001 Dodge Viper Problems & Complaints

Few complaints56% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Viper at the same age

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2001 Dodge Viper with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the fuel & propulsion system (1 complaint, typically around 182,000 miles). 2 recalls cover this model year.

1complaints
2recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2001 Dodge Viper problems

  • Fuel & propulsion system~182,000 miles
    1100%

Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Dodge Viper complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Dodge Viper. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Viper years: 2001, 2016, 2003. Compare all years →

2001 Dodge Viper recalls (2)

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

NHTSA recall 01V-120 · Apr 11, 2001 · 615 vehicles

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).

Remedy: The 5-point racing harness will be replaced. Owner notification began February 25, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…

Child seat

NHTSA recall 00V-366 · Nov 9, 2000 · 1,211,756 vehicles

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…

Remedy: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.

2001 Dodge Viper engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
8.0L 10-cyl6-speed manualRWD10 / 19 / 13

EPA ratings. Class: Sports car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2001 Dodge Viper a good car?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 2001 Viper rates few complaints: 56% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Viper at the same age. It is one of the best Viper years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Dodge Viper?

The fuel & propulsion system — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year.

How many recalls does the 2001 Dodge Viper have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2001 Dodge Viper, the most recent from April 11, 2001 (anchorage). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Dodge Viper?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2001, 2016 and 2003. See the full Dodge Viper years comparison.

At what mileage do 2001 Dodge Viper problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 182,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.