2004 Dodge Viper
Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2004
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2004: 8 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
3 of 8 total reports mention: air bags.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Dodge Viper. The contact stated that the rear suspension started to separate from the vehicle. The contact lost control of the vehicle while traveling 10 MPH and veered off the roadway.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-05-13
Also filed under Suspension
Suspension
2 of 8 total reports mention: suspension.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Dodge Viper. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, he heard an abnormal thumping sound.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-05-16
Structure
1 of 8 total reports mentions: structure.
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2004 Dodge Viper puts out excessive heat in the cabin area, caused consumers wife to burn her calf when exiting. *ts ***nar*** the side panels became very hot when the consumers wife was injured.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-04-18
Steering
1 of 8 total reports mentions: steering.
Service brakes
1 of 8 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2004 Dodge Viper — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 13V040000 · Air bags
- Recall 15V046000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2004 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 2004 Dodge Viper?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Dodge Viper have?
- 2 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.