2005 Dodge Viper problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (3) · Suspension (2) · Tires (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Seat Belts:pretensioner 2019-12-12 · campaign 19V885000 · 3,329 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: The unexpected deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners increase the risk of injury and a crash.
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.
Service bulletins (26)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Seats 2024-12-18 · 102290 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
module kit - occupant restraint
Power Train 2021-04-07 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Power Train 2021-03-31 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
Showing the 6 most recent of 26 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-09-09 · 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 of the vehicle (2005), no factor…”
2020-09-24 · Air Bags · 17,000 mi“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. the contact also received notific…”
2019-01-28 · Air Bags · 40,700 mi“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 the compartments in order to d…”
2017-11-16 · Suspension · 23,500 mi · 💥 crash“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. the virginia state police troo…”
2015-10-02 · Steering · 6,100 mi · 💥 crash“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 the left. the contact applied f…”
2013-01-10 · Suspension · 36,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge viper. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the knuckle assembly failed and the vehicle stopped suddenly, causing the contact to crash into a concrete divider. the contact mentioned that there were no warning lights illuminated prior to the failure. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for dia…”
2005-01-07 · Tires · 50 mi · 💥 crash“left dealership after taking delivery. drove to stop sign at end of approach ramp to highway, accelerated to blend into traffic, car immediately went out of control swerved to right hit curb and lamp post. i was told after accident by dealer that tires needed to be warmed up first or car has very poor traction. this was told to me after the fact by…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.