Dodge Viper 2000
Model Viper made in 2000 by Dodge got 9 consumer complains there are 4 recalls as well as 9 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, other and seat belts. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningchild seat, seat belts and service brakes, hydraulic. The car has one 8, guzzler engine.
Model 2000
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8, Guzzler | 10 | Manual, 6 gears | R | 12/21/15 | 13,39/26,8/17,28 | Premium | 1351 | TWO SEATERS |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHILD SEAT | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V366000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 06/15/1999 to 10/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 1211756 | 11/12/2000 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/09/2000 | 11/15/2000 | 571 | 225 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 225, child restraint anchorage systems. some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly attaching a child restraint system's tether strap to the tether anchorage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began november 12, 2000.owners who do not receive the free owner's manual addendum within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V120000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 01/01/1998 to 03/08/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 615 | 02/25/2002 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/11/2001 | 04/24/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with racing option (acr or gt2). the 5-point racing seat belt harness, which is optional equipment on the viper may not meet the voluntary load specifications set forth by the fia (federation internationale de l'automobile). | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, the harness may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The 5-point racing harness will be replaced. owner notification began february 25, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimlerchrysler recall no.979also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E022000 | BRAKE PARTS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 7440 | 03/20/2006 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/13/2006 | 03/13/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 recall. when subject to very cold temperatures, an internal seal in the master cylinder could lose flexibility and may cause brake fluid to leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket napa, raybestos, ac delco, aimco, carquest, and bendix brake hydraulic master cylinders and has no relation to any original equipment installed on daimlerchrysler or ford vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V313000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 06/01/1995 to 10/02/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 7050 | 05/20/2002 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/04/2001 | 10/09/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimlerchrysler recall no. 999.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 082700 | 09/29/2000 | 6092304 | Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures. *tt | 12/04/2000 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0801001 | 05/25/2001 | 620059 | Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt | 07/10/2001 | |
| 0800600REV | 12/29/2000 | 080600 | 618049 | Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb | 04/03/2001 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 080600 | 02/25/2000 | 609995 | This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt | 04/12/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 1801903 | 05/02/2003 | 10002397 | Engine spark knock using 91 octane gasoline. *tt | 08/27/2003 | |
| 180100 | 02/04/2000 | 609988 | Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes p1494, p0442 p0455, or p0456. *tt | 04/12/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 010103 | 01/01/2003 | 10004005 | Transmission and clutch kit. gpop - issue review system. *tt | 11/12/2003 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 0045 | 09/22/2000 | 6092257 | Subject regarding soft 1st and 2nd gear synchronizer strut. *tt | 12/01/2000 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 1802002 | 06/24/2002 | 183298 | 634272 | Flash programming failure recovery. *slc | 09/28/2002 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 05/15/2000 | 23400 | ||
| Copy of request sent to iso international; i have some serious safety issues including the construction of the frame supporting a dodge viper. i have contacted the registrar ul laboratories, including today, on 2 occasions regarding this product. the first request for information was ignored. the federal government offices of the department of transport tell me we live in a self regulating country and are unwilling to investigate this issue. the dealer informs me the manufacturer contends this is not a problem. the manufacturer says they are happy to repair any warranty issues however they can see no issue. what i have observed is visually the welding on the frame at hand does not comply with internationally accepted welding standards. x-ray testing of the frame reveals 7 of the 11 welds tested have gross perosity meaning the welds are not done properly the frame supports the lower control arms which hold the wheels on the car. as well as the motor mounts which support a 10 cylinder engine. the doors do not operate properly when parked on an incline and a hardtop roof weighing close to 100 pounds flew off the car on the highway, a couple of days after it was installed by the dealer. i have a legitimate reason for concern. how am i, within your system, able to have an investigation completed when the registrar who was also responsible for the initial testing won't even respond to my inquiries? i don't believe a company receiving millions of dollars each year from a manufacturer for testing its products, can be responsible for an unbiased opinion, with obvious reasons to be biased. i also reiterate how can a company who is disjointed from the end users by a dealer network, a network that has no reason to conform to iso standards, claim to be iso compliant. i simply want to know what procedures are in place at chrysler for conflict resolution. why is it so difficult to obtain information pertaining to their products. | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 05/15/2000 | 23400 | ||
| Copy of request sent to iso international; i have some serious safety issues including the construction of the frame supporting a dodge viper. i have contacted the registrar ul laboratories, including today, on 2 occasions regarding this product. the first request for information was ignored. the federal government offices of the department of transport tell me we live in a self regulating country and are unwilling to investigate this issue. the dealer informs me the manufacturer contends this is not a problem. the manufacturer says they are happy to repair any warranty issues however they can see no issue. what i have observed is visually the welding on the frame at hand does not comply with internationally accepted welding standards. x-ray testing of the frame reveals 7 of the 11 welds tested have gross perosity meaning the welds are not done properly the frame supports the lower control arms which hold the wheels on the car. as well as the motor mounts which support a 10 cylinder engine. the doors do not operate properly when parked on an incline and a hardtop roof weighing close to 100 pounds flew off the car on the highway, a couple of days after it was installed by the dealer. i have a legitimate reason for concern. how am i, within your system, able to have an investigation completed when the registrar who was also responsible for the initial testing won't even respond to my inquiries? i don't believe a company receiving millions of dollars each year from a manufacturer for testing its products, can be responsible for an unbiased opinion, with obvious reasons to be biased. i also reiterate how can a company who is disjointed from the end users by a dealer network, a network that has no reason to conform to iso standards, claim to be iso compliant. i simply want to know what procedures are in place at chrysler for conflict resolution. why is it so difficult to obtain information pertaining to their products. | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 05/15/2000 | 23400 | ||
| Copy of request sent to iso international; i have some serious safety issues including the construction of the frame supporting a dodge viper. i have contacted the registrar ul laboratories, including today, on 2 occasions regarding this product. the first request for information was ignored. the federal government offices of the department of transport tell me we live in a self regulating country and are unwilling to investigate this issue. the dealer informs me the manufacturer contends this is not a problem. the manufacturer says they are happy to repair any warranty issues however they can see no issue. what i have observed is visually the welding on the frame at hand does not comply with internationally accepted welding standards. x-ray testing of the frame reveals 7 of the 11 welds tested have gross perosity meaning the welds are not done properly the frame supports the lower control arms which hold the wheels on the car. as well as the motor mounts which support a 10 cylinder engine. the doors do not operate properly when parked on an incline and a hardtop roof weighing close to 100 pounds flew off the car on the highway, a couple of days after it was installed by the dealer. i have a legitimate reason for concern. how am i, within your system, able to have an investigation completed when the registrar who was also responsible for the initial testing won't even respond to my inquiries? i don't believe a company receiving millions of dollars each year from a manufacturer for testing its products, can be responsible for an unbiased opinion, with obvious reasons to be biased. i also reiterate how can a company who is disjointed from the end users by a dealer network, a network that has no reason to conform to iso standards, claim to be iso compliant. i simply want to know what procedures are in place at chrysler for conflict resolution. why is it so difficult to obtain information pertaining to their products. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 06/01/2002 | |||
| When braking there is a grinding in right front area of vehicle and goes to the right. took to dealer and dealer can't duplicate problem. please provide any further information. ph | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 05/15/2000 | 23400 | ||
| Copy of request sent to iso international; i have some serious safety issues including the construction of the frame supporting a dodge viper. i have contacted the registrar ul laboratories, including today, on 2 occasions regarding this product. the first request for information was ignored. the federal government offices of the department of transport tell me we live in a self regulating country and are unwilling to investigate this issue. the dealer informs me the manufacturer contends this is not a problem. the manufacturer says they are happy to repair any warranty issues however they can see no issue. what i have observed is visually the welding on the frame at hand does not comply with internationally accepted welding standards. x-ray testing of the frame reveals 7 of the 11 welds tested have gross perosity meaning the welds are not done properly the frame supports the lower control arms which hold the wheels on the car. as well as the motor mounts which support a 10 cylinder engine. the doors do not operate properly when parked on an incline and a hardtop roof weighing close to 100 pounds flew off the car on the highway, a couple of days after it was installed by the dealer. i have a legitimate reason for concern. how am i, within your system, able to have an investigation completed when the registrar who was also responsible for the initial testing won't even respond to my inquiries? i don't believe a company receiving millions of dollars each year from a manufacturer for testing its products, can be responsible for an unbiased opinion, with obvious reasons to be biased. i also reiterate how can a company who is disjointed from the end users by a dealer network, a network that has no reason to conform to iso standards, claim to be iso compliant. i simply want to know what procedures are in place at chrysler for conflict resolution. why is it so difficult to obtain information pertaining to their products. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||
| 12/28/2001 | |||
| Convertible top would unlatch itself while driving. dealer and manufacturer has been notified. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 05/15/2000 | 23400 | ||
| Copy of request sent to iso international; i have some serious safety issues including the construction of the frame supporting a dodge viper. i have contacted the registrar ul laboratories, including today, on 2 occasions regarding this product. the first request for information was ignored. the federal government offices of the department of transport tell me we live in a self regulating country and are unwilling to investigate this issue. the dealer informs me the manufacturer contends this is not a problem. the manufacturer says they are happy to repair any warranty issues however they can see no issue. what i have observed is visually the welding on the frame at hand does not comply with internationally accepted welding standards. x-ray testing of the frame reveals 7 of the 11 welds tested have gross perosity meaning the welds are not done properly the frame supports the lower control arms which hold the wheels on the car. as well as the motor mounts which support a 10 cylinder engine. the doors do not operate properly when parked on an incline and a hardtop roof weighing close to 100 pounds flew off the car on the highway, a couple of days after it was installed by the dealer. i have a legitimate reason for concern. how am i, within your system, able to have an investigation completed when the registrar who was also responsible for the initial testing won't even respond to my inquiries? i don't believe a company receiving millions of dollars each year from a manufacturer for testing its products, can be responsible for an unbiased opinion, with obvious reasons to be biased. i also reiterate how can a company who is disjointed from the end users by a dealer network, a network that has no reason to conform to iso standards, claim to be iso compliant. i simply want to know what procedures are in place at chrysler for conflict resolution. why is it so difficult to obtain information pertaining to their products. | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 05/15/2000 | 23400 | ||
| Copy of request sent to iso international; i have some serious safety issues including the construction of the frame supporting a dodge viper. i have contacted the registrar ul laboratories, including today, on 2 occasions regarding this product. the first request for information was ignored. the federal government offices of the department of transport tell me we live in a self regulating country and are unwilling to investigate this issue. the dealer informs me the manufacturer contends this is not a problem. the manufacturer says they are happy to repair any warranty issues however they can see no issue. what i have observed is visually the welding on the frame at hand does not comply with internationally accepted welding standards. x-ray testing of the frame reveals 7 of the 11 welds tested have gross perosity meaning the welds are not done properly the frame supports the lower control arms which hold the wheels on the car. as well as the motor mounts which support a 10 cylinder engine. the doors do not operate properly when parked on an incline and a hardtop roof weighing close to 100 pounds flew off the car on the highway, a couple of days after it was installed by the dealer. i have a legitimate reason for concern. how am i, within your system, able to have an investigation completed when the registrar who was also responsible for the initial testing won't even respond to my inquiries? i don't believe a company receiving millions of dollars each year from a manufacturer for testing its products, can be responsible for an unbiased opinion, with obvious reasons to be biased. i also reiterate how can a company who is disjointed from the end users by a dealer network, a network that has no reason to conform to iso standards, claim to be iso compliant. i simply want to know what procedures are in place at chrysler for conflict resolution. why is it so difficult to obtain information pertaining to their products. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 07/19/2000 | 1 | 07/01/2000 | |
| The windshield was only installed with a bead of urethane at the bottom and three (3) one inch strips at the top. no urethane at all on both sides. the windshield was loose and not meeting fmvss 212 and may be fmvss 216 | |||