2006 Dodge Viper Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Viper years
- Not enough data 13th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 Dodge Viper. That ranks 13th out of 15 Viper model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Dodge Viper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2006 Dodge Viper recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:pretensioner; air bags
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Dodge Viper vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module may inadvertently deploy the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
Risk: The unexpected deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC module, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE4.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
There are two recalls on this vehicle, r13 and ve4 but i have been unable to get these completed because the dealer and dodge state that they do not have the parts. This has been going on for well over 1 year. I have called many times to both the dealer and dodge but all i get is we have no…
Other Dodge Viper years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Viper | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 Viper | 4 | 2 |
| 2013 Viper | 4 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Viper | 7 | 1 |
| 2004 Viper | 8 | 2 |
| 2003 Viper | 5 | 4 |
| 2002 Viper | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Viper | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 Viper | 4 | 3 |
| 1999 Viper | 2 | 3 |
| 1998 Viper | 3 | 3 |
| 1997 Viper | 3 | 3 |
| 1996 Viper | 8 | 2 |
| 1995 Viper | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Dodge Viper?
Owners most often report engine, power train, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Dodge Viper?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.