2008 Dodge Viper Roadster Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- 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 2008 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 50 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Dodge Viper Roadster problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 50 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | 8,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Dodge Viper Roadster recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 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.
2008 model dodge viper srt10 convertible caught fire and burned entirely maybe before a somewhat minor collision. Have talked to emergency ambulance workers and wrecker drivers and they verified that this was common (3rd incident in the houston, tx area). *tr
Foot control switch bezel defective, can not replacement part. *tr
Other Dodge Viper Roadster years
← 2006 Viper Roadster · 2009 Viper Roadster →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Viper Roadster | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 Viper Roadster | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 Viper Roadster | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 Viper Roadster | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Viper Roadster | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Viper Roadster | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Dodge Viper Roadster?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Dodge Viper Roadster?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.