1994 DODGE VIPER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
2
Investigations
Overview of the 1994 DODGE VIPER
The 1994 DODGE VIPER has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebodyroof And Pillars (3 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe (1 complaint), and Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1994 DODGE VIPER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1994 DODGE VIPER, potentially affecting up to 7,440 vehicles.
Recall 06E022000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 7,440 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS...
Consequence: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1994 DODGE VIPER
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 DODGE VIPER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebodyroof And Pillars | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CONVERTIBLE TOP FLEW OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT APPROX 60 MPH, AUTO WAS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED, BUT NO ONE WAS HURT. *AK
CANVAS TOP FLEW OFF DUE TO FRONT BRACKET CAME OFF THE WINDSHIELD MOUNT. *SD
WHILE DRIVING CANVAS ROOF BLEW OFF. TT
CONSUMER WAS GETTING OUT OF THE CAR AND THE EXHAUST PIPE OUTSIDE BURNED CONSUMER SKIN ON THE LEG. *AK
THE REMOVABLE ROOF WILL DETACH FROM VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING ABOVE 65 MPH. TT
Safety Rating for the 1994 DODGE VIPER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 DODGE VIPER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 DODGE VIPER
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1994 DODGE VIPER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
210698 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
A LIGHT CHATTER OR RATTLING NOISE FROM THE CLUTCH HOUSING OR TRANSMISSION AREA WITH THE CLUTCH ENGAGED AND THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL. *YC
235997 — STRUCTURE:BODY
CONCERN WITH CORROSION ON/AROUND ROCKER PANEL SCREWS OR ON ROCKER PANEL. *NLM
090397 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DIPSTICK AND TUBE SERVICE APPLICATIONS. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 DODGE VIPER
NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1994 DODGE VIPER.
Other Model Years of the DODGE VIPER
- 1992 DODGE VIPER — 0 complaints
- 1993 DODGE VIPER — 2 complaints
- 1994 DODGE VIPER (current)
- 1995 DODGE VIPER — 3 complaints
- 1996 DODGE VIPER — 8 complaints
- 1997 DODGE VIPER — 3 complaints
- 1998 DODGE VIPER — 4 complaints
- 1999 DODGE VIPER — 2 complaints
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