MYRModel Year Report

2003 Dodge Viper

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2003 Dodge Viper
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:38:59.411Z

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2003

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 5 complaints 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 3 complaints 1998: 3 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2001: 1 complaint 2002: 1 complaint 2003: 5 complaints 2003 5 2004: 8 complaints 2005: 7 complaints 2006: 1 complaint 2013: 4 complaints 2014: 4 complaints 2014 2015: 3 complaints 2016: 0 complaints
1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 5 complaints 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2001: 1 complaint 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2003: 5 complaints 2003 5 2004: 8 complaints 2005: 7 complaints 2005 2006: 1 complaint 2013: 4 complaints 2013 2014: 4 complaints 2015: 3 complaints 2015 2016: 0 complaints
1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 5 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 1 complaint 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 5 complaints 2003 5 2004: 8 complaints 2004 2005: 7 complaints 2005 2006: 1 complaint 2006 2013: 4 complaints 2013 2014: 4 complaints 2014 2015: 3 complaints 2015 2016: 0 complaints 2016

2003: 5 complaints

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YearComplaints
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19932
19945
19953
19968
19973
19983
19992
20004
20011
20021
20035
20048
20057
20061
20134
20144
20153
20160

Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

2 of 5 total reports mention: air bags.

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2003 Dodge Viper. Consumer writes in regards to air bag system occupant restraint control mode recall notice. *smd the dealer informed the consumer, the parts were not available to perform the recall, and there was no estimated time of arrival.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-25

Vehicle speed control

1 of 5 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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Intermittently, while driving at very low speed and applying the brakes, the pedal went down to the floor. Also without pressing the accelerator, the vehicle surge.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-05-10

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Suspension

1 of 5 total reports mentions: suspension.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2003 Dodge Viper. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, a grinding sound was coming from the rear of the vehicle. In addition, the steering wheel would not turn.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-05

Also filed under Steering

Steering

1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering.

CRASHINJURY

Service brakes

1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2003-09-09Fuel system, gasoline03V292000 On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump wiring may become chafed by an underbody heat shield.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a protective wrap on the fuel pump wiring harness and cover the edge of the heat shield. Owner notification began September 9, 2003. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at…

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    2003-12-01Exterior lighting03V388000 On certain passenger vehicles, the multifunction switch park lamp contacts may corrode.

    Remedy: Dealers will reflash the software in the body control module. Owner notification began on December 1, 2003. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.

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    2013-04-26Preliminary evaluationClosed 2013-12-11 Rear suspension knuckle fracture
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    2014-03-26Air bags13V040000 Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured from November 1, 2001, through June 30, 2004. A component in the air bag control module may fail causing the…

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. An interim notification iwas sent to owners on March 18, 2013. The recall began on March 26, 2014. Owners may…

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    2015-12-29Air bags15V046000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured January 9, 2001, to March 28, 2003, 2002-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 13, 2001, to May 23 2003, and 2003-2004 Dodge Viper...

    Remedy: Chrysler dealers will replace the air bag control module and side impact sensors as required, free of charge. This recall remedy was applied during earlier recall campaigns of these vehicles under safety recalls 12V527 and 13V040.

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Buy-smart checklist

2003 Dodge Viper — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 03V292000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 03V388000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 13V040000 · Air bags
  • Recall 15V046000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 Dodge Viper reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Dodge Viper?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2003 Dodge Viper have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.