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2016 Dodge Viper problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2016 Dodge Viper — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

0

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2016 compare to other Viper years?

Viper NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted11 complaints1992: 0 complaints1993: 2 complaints1994: 5 complaints1995: 3 complaints1996: 8 complaints1997: 3 complaints1998: 4 complaints1999: 2 complaints2000: 9 complaints2001: 1 complaints2002: 1 complaints2003: 7 complaints2004: 11 complaints2005: 10 complaints2006: 3 complaints2013: 7 complaints2014: 4 complaints2015: 5 complaints2016: 0 complaints
Viper NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2016 Dodge Viper have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

16V750000AirbagsOctober 18, 2016 · 2 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016 MY Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured January 6, 2016, to January 8, 2016. A defective vibration weld on the passenger airbag chute may cause the passenger air bag door to detach during the air bag deployment.

Consequence

If the air bag door detaches during deployment, there is an increased the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side upper panel assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S77.

16V736000AirbagsOctober 13, 2016 · 14 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured May 24, 2016, to August 28, 2016. The wires for the driver's frontal air bag may be pinched.

Consequence

If the driver's air bag wires are pinched, the air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dodge will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag and clockspring, free of charge. The recall is began on November 17, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number for this recall is S75.

2016 Dodge Viper — common questions

Is the 2016 Dodge Viper reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2016 Dodge Viper have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2016 Dodge Viper. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.