MYRModel Year Report

2005 Dodge Viper

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2005 Dodge Viper
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:31:31.574Z

Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
7

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2005

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 2002 2003: 5 complaints 2004: 8 complaints 2005: 7 complaints 2005 7 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 2004: 8 complaints 2005: 7 complaints 2005 7 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 2004: 8 complaints 2004 2005: 7 complaints 2005 7 2006: 1 complaint 2006 2013: 4 complaints 2013 2014: 4 complaints 2014 2015: 3 complaints 2015 2016: 0 complaints 2016

2005: 7 complaints

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YearComplaints
19920
19932
19945
19953
19968
19973
19983
19992
20004
20011
20021
20035
20048
20057
20061
20134
20144
20153
20160

Known problem areas

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

4 of 7 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Dodge Viper. While the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, the front driver and passenger air bags deployed. The contact's bottom lip was bruised and swollen and his head jolted backwards.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-28

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Dodge Viper. The contact stated that vinyl cover on the driver's side air bag was sticky.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-09-24

Steering

3 of 7 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing arm.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* 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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-10

Also filed under Suspension

Suspension

2 of 7 total reports mention: suspension.

CRASHINJURY
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The left rear suspension knuckle broke while driving at 45 MPH on a straight road , the car was thrown out of control which caused a multiple roll over crash totaling the car and injuring the driver.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-16

Tires

1 of 7 total reports mentions: tires.

CRASH
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-01-07

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2013-04-26Preliminary evaluationClosed 2013-12-11 Rear suspension knuckle fracture
  2. R
    2020-02-05Air bags, seat belts19V885000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Dodge Viper vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module may inadvertently deploy the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC module, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE4.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2005 Dodge Viper — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 19V885000 · Air bags, seat belts
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 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 2005 Dodge Viper?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 57% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Dodge Viper have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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