Dodge Viper Recalls

The Dodge Viper has been recalled 15 times across the 1996–2001, 2003–2006, 2013–2014, 2016 model years. The most recent recall, from December 12, 2019, covers the air bags. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Dodge dealer.

15recalls
0do not drive / park outside
13model years affected

What gets recalled

  • Air bags
    640%
  • Equipment & accessories
    17%
  • Body & structure
    17%
  • Transmission & drivetrain
    17%
  • Lights
    17%
  • Fuel & propulsion system
    17%
  • Seat belts
    17%
  • Other / not specified
    17%
  • Steering
    17%
  • Suspension
    17%

2016 Dodge Viper recalls (2)

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 16V-750 · Oct 18, 2016 · 2 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016 MY Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured January 6, 2016, to January 8, 2016. A defective vibration weld on the passenger airbag chute may cause the passenger air bag door to detach during the air bag deployment.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side upper panel assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Air bags › Frontal

NHTSA recall 16V-736 · Oct 13, 2016 · 14 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured May 24, 2016, to August 28, 2016. The wires for the driver's frontal air bag may be pinched.

Remedy: Dodge will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag and clockspring, free of charge. The recall is began on November 17, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

2014 Dodge Viper recalls (2)

Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.

NHTSA recall 15V-461 · Jul 23, 2015 · 1,416,903 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge.

Structure › Body › Door

NHTSA recall 15V-178 · Mar 27, 2015 · 1,455 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door handle assemblies and top covers, free of charge. The recall began on July 10, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

2013 Dodge Viper recalls (2)

Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.

NHTSA recall 15V-461 · Jul 23, 2015 · 1,416,903 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge.

Structure › Body › Door

NHTSA recall 15V-178 · Mar 27, 2015 · 1,455 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door handle assemblies and top covers, free of charge. The recall began on July 10, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

2006 Dodge Viper recalls (2)

Air bags

NHTSA recall 19V-885 · Dec 12, 2019 · 3,329 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)

NHTSA recall 15V-222 · Apr 15, 2015 · 43,939 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2006 Dodge Viper and Jeep Wrangler and Liberty vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006. In the affected vehicles, the springs within the clutch pedal position switch that prevents the vehicle from starting unless the clutch pedal is pushed down may break.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

2005 Dodge Viper recalls (1)

Air bags

NHTSA recall 19V-885 · Dec 12, 2019 · 3,329 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

2004 Dodge Viper recalls (2)

Air bags › Frontal

NHTSA recall 15V-046 · Jan 28, 2015 · 752,644 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Chrysler dealers will replace the air bag control module and side impact sensors as required, free of charge. This recall remedy was applied during earlier recall campaigns of these vehicles under safety recalls 12V527…

Air bags

NHTSA recall 13V-040 · Feb 6, 2013 · 3,644 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. An interim notification iwas sent to owners on March 18, 2013. The recall began on March 26, 2014.

2003 Dodge Viper recalls (4)

Air bags › Frontal

NHTSA recall 15V-046 · Jan 28, 2015 · 752,644 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Chrysler dealers will replace the air bag control module and side impact sensors as required, free of charge. This recall remedy was applied during earlier recall campaigns of these vehicles under safety recalls 12V527…

Air bags

NHTSA recall 13V-040 · Feb 6, 2013 · 3,644 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. An interim notification iwas sent to owners on March 18, 2013. The recall began on March 26, 2014.

Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch

NHTSA recall 03V-388 · Oct 10, 2003 · 1,739 vehicles

On certain passenger vehicles, the multifunction switch park lamp contacts May corrode.

Remedy: Dealers will reflash the software in the body control module. Owner notification began on December 1, 2003. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 03V-292 · Aug 12, 2003 · 69 vehicles

On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump wiring May become chafed by an underbody heat shield.

Remedy: Dealers will install a protective wrap on the fuel pump wiring harness and cover the edge of the heat shield. Owner notification began September 9, 2003. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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.

2000 Dodge Viper recalls (3)

Steering › Rack and pinion › Rack

NHTSA recall 01V-313 · Oct 4, 2001 · 7,050 vehicles

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.

Remedy: All affected vehicles will have a field repair kit installed, consisting of lower frame rail reinforcement gussets and a reinforcement bracket. Owner notification began May 20, 2002.

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.

1999 Dodge Viper recalls (3)

Steering › Rack and pinion › Rack

NHTSA recall 01V-313 · Oct 4, 2001 · 7,050 vehicles

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.

Remedy: All affected vehicles will have a field repair kit installed, consisting of lower frame rail reinforcement gussets and a reinforcement bracket. Owner notification began May 20, 2002.

Suspension › Rear

NHTSA recall 01V-312 · Oct 4, 2001 · 4,645 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and reinforce the vehicle's frame. Owner notification began May 20, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at…

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…

1998 Dodge Viper recalls (3)

Steering › Rack and pinion › Rack

NHTSA recall 01V-313 · Oct 4, 2001 · 7,050 vehicles

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.

Remedy: All affected vehicles will have a field repair kit installed, consisting of lower frame rail reinforcement gussets and a reinforcement bracket. Owner notification began May 20, 2002.

Suspension › Rear

NHTSA recall 01V-312 · Oct 4, 2001 · 4,645 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and reinforce the vehicle's frame. Owner notification began May 20, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at…

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…

1997 Dodge Viper recalls (3)

Steering › Rack and pinion › Rack

NHTSA recall 01V-313 · Oct 4, 2001 · 7,050 vehicles

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.

Remedy: All affected vehicles will have a field repair kit installed, consisting of lower frame rail reinforcement gussets and a reinforcement bracket. Owner notification began May 20, 2002.

Suspension › Rear

NHTSA recall 01V-312 · Oct 4, 2001 · 4,645 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and reinforce the vehicle's frame. Owner notification began May 20, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at…

Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive

NHTSA recall 97V-080 · May 16, 1997 · 125,000 vehicles

The electrical circuit design allows the potential for an inadvertent air bag deployment upon vehicle ignition shut down.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the air bag electronic control module with a newly designed module.

1996 Dodge Viper recalls (2)

Steering › Rack and pinion › Rack

NHTSA recall 01V-313 · Oct 4, 2001 · 7,050 vehicles

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.

Remedy: All affected vehicles will have a field repair kit installed, consisting of lower frame rail reinforcement gussets and a reinforcement bracket. Owner notification began May 20, 2002.

Suspension › Rear

NHTSA recall 01V-312 · Oct 4, 2001 · 4,645 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and reinforce the vehicle's frame. Owner notification began May 20, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at…

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Dodge Viper have?

NHTSA lists 15 recalls for the Dodge Viper across 13 model years.

How do I know if my Dodge Viper has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.

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.