2005 Dodge Viper Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 29%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,050miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Dodge Viper, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,050 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 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“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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10011958Nov 29, 2004Power steering fluid contamination.
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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