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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2004 Dodge Viper Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
13%of 8 total for the year
Median mileage
2,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2004 Dodge Viper, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The brake pedal and clutch pedal on this vehicle is rusted and presents a safety hazard since your foot either slips off or sticks to the pedal depending on the type of shoe being worn. The regional service manager for Dodge and the dealership admits an inferior metal was used to mfg. The pedal but will not make any repairs or replacements.”

NHTSA complaint #10102967, filed 2004-12, 2,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2004113%
2003120%
1996113%

Other parts of the 2004 Dodge Viper

Air bags
3 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Dodge Viper

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology