NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2006–2016

Dodge Viper Coupe recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 7 owner complaints for the Dodge Viper Coupe, covering model years 2006 to 2016. The 2006 model year drew the most complaints (6), and Suspension is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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3 recall campaigns on file
7 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
3 model years with data (2006–2016)

most complaints: 2006 (6 for that model year)
top component: Suspension (3 complaints)
latest recall 16V750000 (reported Oct 18, 2016)

4 complaints reporting a crash (57.1%)
0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
3 complaints reporting an injury (42.9%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Dodge Viper Coupe complaints by model year

2 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2006 model year has the most complaints: 6 of 7, or 85.7%. Next come 2010 (1).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Dodge Viper Coupe complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Dodge Viper Coupe complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting an injury
2006	6	3	3
2010	1	1	0
All model years	7	4	3

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Dodge Viper Coupe components

top 6 · NHTSA categories

Suspension is the component named most often, in 3 complaints (42.9% of all 7), followed by Air Bags (2) and Steering (2).

Components named most often in Dodge Viper Coupe complaints (top 6)

Components named most often in Dodge Viper Coupe complaints (top 6)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Suspension	3	42.9%
Air Bags	2	28.6%
Steering	2	28.6%
Electrical System	1	14.3%
Power Train	1	14.3%
Structure	1	14.3%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Dodge Viper Coupe recalls

3 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Viper Coupe, newest first. The 3 campaigns cover model years 2006 to 2016. The 2016 model year appears in the most campaigns (2).

3 recall campaigns

Dodge Viper Coupe recall campaigns covering each model year
Decade	Years ending in 0	Years ending in 1	Years ending in 2	Years ending in 3	Years ending in 4	Years ending in 5	Years ending in 6	Years ending in 7	Years ending in 8	Years ending in 9
2000s							2006: 1 campaign	2007: no campaigns	2008: no campaigns	2009: no campaigns
2010s	2010: no campaigns	2011: no campaigns	2012: no campaigns	2013: no campaigns	2014: no campaigns	2015: no campaigns	2016: 2 campaigns

Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 16V750000
Reported Oct 18, 2016
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
Model year 2016
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.
Consequence:
If the air bag door detaches during deployment, there is an increased the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
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. Chrysler's number for this recall is S77.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
NHTSA campaign 16V736000
Reported Oct 13, 2016
Air Bags › Frontal
Model year 2016
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.
Consequence:
If the driver's air bag wires are pinched, the air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
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. Chrysler's recall number for this recall is S75.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
NHTSA campaign 15V222000
Reported Apr 15, 2015
Power Train › Clutch Assembly › Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)
Model year 2006
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. As a result, the vehicle may not be started when the clutch pedal is pushed down or the engine may crank and start without the clutch pedal being pushed down causing the vehicle to unexpectedly lurch.
Consequence:
If the vehicle unexpectedly moves there is an increased risk of a crash.
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. Chrysler's number for this recall is R13.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Dodge Viper Coupe questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Dodge Viper Coupe have?

NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recall campaigns for the Dodge Viper Coupe, covering model years 2006 to 2016. The most recent, 16V750000, was reported on October 18, 2016 and is filed under “Air bags”. The 2016 model year is covered by the most campaigns (2).

Which Dodge Viper Coupe model year has the most complaints?

The 2006 model year, with 6 of the 7 complaints in NHTSA’s file (85.7%). The next is 2010 (1). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Dodge Viper Coupe complaint?

Suspension is the component named most often: 3 complaints, or 42.9% of all 7. Air Bags (2) and Steering (2) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Dodge Viper Coupe?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Dodge dealer.

How many Dodge Viper Coupe complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 7 complaints, 4 report a crash, 0 a fire, 3 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.