1994 Dodge Viper Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 15 mpgcombined, 8.0L 10-cyl RWD · 12 city / 20 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 Dodge Viper (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1994 Dodge Viper. The part named most often is body and structure, with 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by engine cooling (1). Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 2 NHTSA investigations and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Body and structure4 80%
- Engine cooling1 20%
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1994 Dodge Viper version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viper RWD | 8.0L 10-cyl | 6-speed manual | 12 | 20 | 15 | $5,500 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1994 Dodge Viper in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
- EA96001Canvas soft-top fly-offClosed · Feb 29, 1996
- PE95051Canvas soft-top fly-offClosed · Oct 10, 1995
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10141321Mar 4, 2016Body and structure. Do Not Apply Corrosion Protection On Sheet Molding Compound (SMC) Plastic Panels This bulletin involves discussing SMC plastic panels and applying corrosion protection.
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Engine cooling. Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Other model years of the Dodge Viper
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 7 | 20,250 | 1 | — | 13 | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 8 | 23,240 | 2 | — | 13 | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 5 | 300 | 4 | — | 14 | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 8 | 40,000 | 2 | — | 14 | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 5 | — | 0 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1994 Dodge Viper have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1994 Dodge Viper as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1994 Dodge Viper is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 1.
Has the 1994 Dodge Viper been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1994 Dodge Viper get?
The EPA rates the 1994 Dodge Viper (Viper, 8.0L 10-cyl) at 15 mpg combined, 12 city and 20 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,500 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.