1996 DODGE VIPER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
12
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 DODGE VIPER
The 1996 DODGE VIPER has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK, SUSPENSION:REAR. 12 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 (2 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint), and Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 DODGE VIPER
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1996 DODGE VIPER, potentially affecting up to 19,135 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 →Recall 01V313000 — STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
| 7,050 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USED EXTENSIVELY IN TRACK TYPE RACING EVENTS AND SUBJECTED TO AGGRESSIVE DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD EXPERIENCECRACKING OF THE STEERING RACK MOUNTING BRACKETS.
Consequence: THE CRACKS COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE STEERING RACK FROM THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. SEPARATION OF THE STEERING RACK COULD RESULT IN UNEXPECTED STEERING LOOSENESS AND LAG.
Remedy: ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL HAVE A FIELD REPAIR KIT INSTALLED, CONSISTING OF LOWER FRAME RAIL REINFORCEMENT GUSSETS AND A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 20, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE INFORMATION WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD...
View full details →Recall 01V312000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 4,645 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USED EXTENSIVELY IN TRACK TYPE RACING EVENTS AND SUBJECTED TO AGGRESSIVE DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD EXPERIENCE CRACKS AT THE WELDS OF THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTING BRACKET.
Consequence: THE CRACKS COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO METAL FATIGUE AND DISLODGING OF THE DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTING BRACKET FROM THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. SEPARATION OF THE DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTING BRACKET COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND REINFORCE THE VEHICLE'S FRAME. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 20, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 DODGE VIPER
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 DODGE VIPER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebodyroof And Pillars | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringrack And Pinion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE VIPER. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING, HE NOTICED THAT THE BRAIDED OIL LINES IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE HAD RUBBED TOGETHER AND BURST. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY HAD NO PARTS AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR FOR THAT TYPE OF FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40,000. UPDATED 03/03/11
1. NO PARTICULAR EVENT LEAD TO THE FAILURE 2. DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR BOLTS/NUTS BECAME LOOSE CAUSING THE BOLTS/NUTS TO BECOME LODGED BETWEEN THE RING GEAR AND CASE CAUSING THE CASE TO CRACK. GEAR OIL LEAKED FROM THE CASE. POSSIBLE RESULTS MAY BE SEIZURE OF THE DIFFERENTIAL,SUDDEN STOPPAGE, AND LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. 3. 1996 DODGE VIPER R/T 10 WITH 42,000 MILES SINCE NEW 4. PARTS MAY BE AVAILABLE, PHOTOS AVAILABLE FROM INSURANCE COMPANY
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TURNING INTO A DRIVEWAY THE VEHICLE LOST STEERING. THERE WAS NO CRASH BUT THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE DRUG THE GROUND. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN ALERTED AND AGREE THE VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL, # 01V313000 CONCERNING STEERING: RACK AND PINION. THE DEALER IS REFUSING TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF A FRACTURE IN THE FRAME. THE RECALL INDICATES A FRAME SEPARATION CAN ACCRUE, HOWEVER BOTH REFUSE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WITHOUT CHARGE.
WORK HASN'T BEEN DONE RECALL #998 TO REPLACE FRAME OF THE STEERING COLUMN. THE DEALER NAME IS HOPKINS DODGE SERVICE ,MANAGER [XXX], [XXX]. NO ONE HAS CONTACTED HIM ON HIS REPAIR IN 24 DAYS . DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, PARTS ARE AVAILABLE, WORK HASN'T BEEN DONE AS OF YET.*AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL #998 ON THE VEHICLE AND HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL IN FINDING A DEALER TO REPAIR. *SCC *NLM
Safety Rating for the 1996 DODGE VIPER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 DODGE VIPER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 DODGE VIPER
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 12 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 DODGE VIPER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
080199 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM MAY FAIL TO ARM PROPERLY, GO OFF, OR CAUSE THE BATTERY TO GO DEAD. *TT
140598 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
PROCEDURES ON INSTALLING AN ACCESS PANEL INTO THE TRUCK FOR FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT. *TT
235897 — STRUCTURE
CONCERN WITH RESIN ODOR IN VEHICLE. *NLM
98726 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
CONDITIONS WITH THE LEFT AND RIGHT DOWNSTREAM OXYGEN SENSOR WIRING MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED INCORRECTLY. *YC
081797 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM - DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. *TW
181597 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
INTERMITTENT MISFIRE AND/OR MIL ILLUMINATION WITH NO DTC'S. *TW
060197 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
A LIGHT CHATTER OR RATTLING NOISE FROM THE CLUTCH HOUSING OR TRANSMISSION AREA WITH THE CLUTCH ENGAGED AND THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL. *YC
081097 — INTERIOR LIGHTING
INSTRUMENT PANEL BACKLIGHT FLICKERS. *TW
080697 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
CHMSL FLICKERS AS BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *TW
230497 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
WEAR MARKS ON QUARTER TRIM NEAR B-PILLAR. *TW
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NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 DODGE VIPER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE VIPER
- 1992 DODGE VIPER — 0 complaints
- 1993 DODGE VIPER — 2 complaints
- 1994 DODGE VIPER — 5 complaints
- 1995 DODGE VIPER — 3 complaints
- 1996 DODGE VIPER (current)
- 1997 DODGE VIPER — 3 complaints
- 1998 DODGE VIPER — 4 complaints
- 1999 DODGE VIPER — 2 complaints
- 2000 DODGE VIPER — 9 complaints
- 2001 DODGE VIPER — 1 complaint
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