Dodge Viper Roadster Problems by Year
NHTSA has 7 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Dodge Viper Roadster, across 7 model years (2003–2010). The 2008 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Dodge Viper Roadster years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Viper Roadster model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2008 Viper Roadster: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2006 Viper Roadster: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2005 Viper Roadster: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Dodge Viper Roadster problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All Dodge Viper Roadster model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Viper Roadster | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2009 Viper Roadster | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2008 Viper Roadster | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2006 Viper Roadster | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2005 Viper Roadster | 1 | 0 | — | Suspension | |
| 2004 Viper Roadster | 1 | 0 | — | Suspension | |
| 2003 Viper Roadster | 1 | 0 | — | Visibility |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Dodge Viper Roadster years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2008 (2), 2006 (2), 2005 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Dodge Viper Roadster?
Electrical System, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Dodge Viper Roadster have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.