1995 Dodge Viper Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 14, 2005 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Viper years
Not enough data 8th of 15 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Dodge Viper. That ranks 8th out of 15 Viper model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 4,000 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 1995 Dodge Viper problems

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

Engine and Engine Cooling2 · ~4,000 mi
Structure1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling267%4,000——
Structure133%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1996, with 1 complaints
1996: 1199611999: 1199912005: 120051

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Dodge Viper recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Dodge Viper.

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NHTSA defect investigations

  • Steering column separation (DP03002) — opened May 7, 2003, closed Jul 22, 2003.

Recent owner reports

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

1995 dodge viper - affects 5k vehicles from 92-95. Faulty head gaskets. Dodge redesigned their original paper based head gasket after learning of failures where coolant was leaking. Replacement gaskets are multilayered metal design. Dozens if not hundreds of cars received replacement gaskets under…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jan 14, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10106314

Manufacturor knows of defect and will not honor warranty

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Sep 27, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 712240

While driving at 45mph the roof flew off. Please describe.*ak

Structure · received Sep 18, 1996 · NHTSA complaint 802616

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Dodge Viper?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, structure problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Dodge Viper?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1995 Dodge Viper a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Viper model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.