2013 Dodge Viper problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (2) · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:rear Window (1) · Structure:body (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment:electrical:radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. 2015-07-23 · campaign 15V461000 · 1,416,903 vehicles
Defect: 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. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
Risk: Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, Chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle tha
Structure:body:door 2015-03-27 · campaign 15V178000 · 1,455 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: If the driver or passenger door opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash and injury.
Fix: 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. Chrysler's number for this recall is R14.
Service bulletins (151)
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.
Structure:body 2025-08-16 · 31-001-25 REV. B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
aluminum body panel corrosion repair aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
Structure:body 2025-08-14 · 31-001-25 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
aluminum body panel corrosion repair aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
Structure:body 2025-08-13 · 31-001-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
aluminum body panel corrosion repair aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates
Structure:body 2024-07-24 · 31-001-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"aluminum body panel corrosion repair aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. note: verify current warranty policy to determine if digital imaging pre-authorization is required or p
Equipment 2023-09-20 · 9100229 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lifter, hydraulic roller deactivating please do not replace mds lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
Suspension 2023-09-20 · 9100229 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lifter, hydraulic roller deactivating please do not replace mds lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
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What owners report
2020-08-11 · Electrical System · 20,000 mi“as many 2013-2015 dodge viper owners report online, the horn turns on and off, sticking on for long periods of time with no contact, randomly. most viper owner of this year model are pulling the fuse so the horn does not work at all. this is a part of the steering wheel airbag assembly that is tied in with the horn mechanism. this is a known proble…”
2020-06-22 · Electrical System · 12,800 mi“i was driving my car and something like a rubber/electrical smell was noticed. i looked in my rearview mirror and seen i had smoke filling the rear of the car. i immediately pulled over. got out and opened the rear lift gate and as i looked to see what was going on my rear lift gate glass exploded into a million pieces. it was as loud as a shot…”
2017-08-29 · Structure:body · 6,700 mi“ tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge viper. the contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the roof separated from the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to lee chrysler dodge jeep ram located at: 3700 raleigh road parkway w, wilson, nc 27896, tel: (855)217-8742 to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that during production, adhesive was not added t…”
2016-12-22 · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:rear Window · 4,960 mi“i own a 2013 dodge viper srt, turned on my rear hatch window defroster while driving to clear my rear window for the first time and smoke starting coming from rear hatch area. i quickly rushed to turn if off, the smoke started to clear. seconds after my rear hatch window shatter. a loud pop noise was hear at the time of shattering, almost like an e…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.