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Dodge Viper — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Dodge Viper model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
25
Years to Avoid
2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
Best Years
2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
2016Avoid
0 complaints2 recalls120 TSBs
2015Avoid
5 complaints1 recalls146 TSBs
2014Avoid
4 complaints2 recalls146 TSBs
2013Avoid
7 complaints2 recalls151 TSBs
2012Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
2011Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
2010Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
2009Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
2008Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
2007Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
2006Best Year
3 complaints1 recalls16 TSBs
2005
10 complaints1 recalls1 invest.26 TSBs
2004
11 complaints2 recalls1 invest.27 TSBs
2003
7 complaints4 recalls1 invest.34 TSBs
2002
1 complaints0 recalls23 TSBs
2001
1 complaints3 recalls29 TSBs
2000
9 complaints4 recalls22 TSBs
1999
2 complaints4 recalls30 TSBs
1998
4 complaints4 recalls37 TSBs
1997
3 complaints4 recalls53 TSBs
1996
8 complaints3 recalls54 TSBs
1995
3 complaints1 recalls1 invest.21 TSBs
1994
5 complaints1 recalls3 invest.18 TSBs
1993
2 complaints1 recalls3 invest.14 TSBs
1992
0 complaints1 recalls2 invest.12 TSBs

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Dodge Viper Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 Dodge Viper are the most problematic years, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Dodge Viper, consider the 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

25 model years analyzed