2005 Dodge Viper Roadster Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 6, 2014 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Viper Roadster years
Not enough data 3rd of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Dodge Viper Roadster. That ranks 3rd out of 7 Viper Roadster model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 23,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2005 Dodge Viper Roadster problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Suspension1 · ~23,000 mi
Visibility/wiper1 · ~23,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Suspension1100%23,000——
Visibility/wiper1100%23,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2005 Dodge Viper Roadster recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Dodge Viper Roadster.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Rear suspension knuckle fracture (PE13010) — opened Apr 26, 2013, closed Dec 11, 2013.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

My wife and i left the store after purchasing gas in our 8 day purchased car. On a rural two lane road, my speed was about 35. I was in 2nd gear, the car went to the left and the back end spun to the right 180 degree out of control. The back of the car air borne hit a tree and fence. My wife and i…

Suspension · received Jun 6, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10596699

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Dodge Viper Roadster?

Owners most often report suspension, visibility/wiper problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Dodge Viper Roadster?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2005 Dodge Viper Roadster a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Viper Roadster model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.