2006 Dodge Viper Roadster Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 12, 2016 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Viper Roadster years
Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Dodge Viper Roadster. That is the most of any Viper Roadster model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 62,000 miles. 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 2006 Dodge Viper Roadster problems

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

Electrical System1 · ~62,000 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~16,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%62,000——
Unknown or Other150%16,000——

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

2006 Dodge Viper Roadster recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 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.

I got a recall notice but cannot find a dealership within a reasonable distance that is willing to perform the recall work

Unknown or Other · received Aug 12, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10895264

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge viper roadster. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the multi-function switch, the turning signals and the headlights failed which reduced visibility significantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…

Electrical System · received Jan 28, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10822943

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Dodge Viper Roadster?

Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Dodge Viper Roadster?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2006 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 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.