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Dodge ViperModel year report

2005 Dodge Viper Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
20,250miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns 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
13 mpgcombined, 8.3L 10-cyl RWD · 11 city / 19 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Dodge Viper (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2005 Dodge Viper. The part named most often is air bags, with 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by steering (2) and suspension (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 20,250 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 26 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Steering 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.

Example complaints

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 factory OEM replacement parts exist. Also, service managers state Third party service/repair shops they recommend are available but they cannot guarantee the work. …”

NHTSA complaint #11483733, filed 2022-09

Steering: “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 force to the brake pedal again and crashed into a fire hydrant and a telephone pole. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained bruises to the feet, arms, chest, and back that did not require medical attention. …”

NHTSA complaint #10779316, filed 2015-10, 6,100 miles

Suspension: “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 diagnostic testing. The technician advised that the knuckle assembly and the rear and front quarter panels needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. …”

NHTSA complaint #10492180, filed 2013-01, 36,000 miles

Tires: “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 many different sources.”

NHTSA complaint #10105957, filed 2005-01, 50 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 6,100 and 36,000 miles.

33%0–1033%10–2533%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 20,250 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20051201312015120171201912020120221
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2005 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).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Viper Convertible RWD8.3L 10-cyl6-speed manual111913$6,300

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

Recall details for the 2005 Dodge Viper → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

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. 26 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 26 bulletins →

Other model years of the Dodge Viper

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2005720,2501—13—Not enough data
2004823,2402—13—Not enough data
200353004—14—Not enough data
1996840,0002—14—Not enough data
19945—0—15—Not enough data

All Dodge Viper model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Dodge Viper have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2005 Dodge Viper as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2005 Dodge Viper is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by steering with 2.

Has the 2005 Dodge Viper been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2005 Dodge Viper get?

The EPA rates the 2005 Dodge Viper (Viper Convertible, 8.3L 10-cyl) at 13 mpg combined, 11 city and 19 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $6,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Dodge Viper reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 20,250 miles and the middle half falls between 6,100 and 36,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.