Dodge Viper 2003
Model Viper made in 2003 by Dodge got 2 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 11 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There were some recalls concerningair bags, exterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline. The car has one 8.3, guzzler engine.
Model 2003
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.3, Guzzler | 10 | Manual, 6 gears | R | 12/21/15 | 13.5/27.2/17.4566 | Premium | 1651 | 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 13V040000 | Chrysler Group LLC | from 11/01/2001 to 06/30/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 3660 | ODI | Chrysler Group LLC | 02/06/2013 | 02/08/2013 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 dodge viper vehicles manufactured from november 1, 2001, through june 30, 2004. a component in the air bag control module may fail causing the front airbags and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Inadvertent deployment of the airbags and/or seat belt pretensioners could increase the risk of personal injury and the possibility of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. an interim notification is expected to be sent in february 2013. the remedy is expected to be available later in the year. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Chrysler's recall campaign number is n13.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V388000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/2002 to 08/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 1739 | 12/01/2003 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/10/2003 | 10/15/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, the multifunction switch park lamp contacts may corrode. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This corrosion could cause the park lamps, head lamps and/or instrument panel lamps to flicker or become inoperative. this could affect driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will reflash the software in the body control module. owner notification began on december 1, 2003. owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimlerchrysler recall no. c33.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V292000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/01/2002 to 09/18/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 69 | 09/09/2003 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/12/2003 | 08/14/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump wiring may become chafed by an underbody heat shield. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause the fuel pump fuse to open, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a protective wrap on the fuel pump wiring harness and cover the edge of the heat shield. owner notification began september 9, 2003. owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimlerchrysler recall no. c27.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 010103 | 01/01/2003 | 10004008 | Flickering headlamps. bcm body control module. gpop - issue review system. 2004 viper included. *tt | 11/12/2003 | |
| 1802403 | 06/20/2003 | 10002042 | Malfunction indicator lamp illumination and/or poor idle quality following a cold start. *tt | 08/12/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| C31 | 11/01/2003 | 10005369 | Customer satisfaction notification no. c31 - cooling fan module. a check ball retainer in the cooling fan module may become dislodged. *tt | 02/24/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 1803503 | 10/03/2003 | 10004539 | Hesitation or reduced power after completing an upshift during moderate acceleration and/or after a prolonged closed throttle event. *tt | 12/18/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 1100203 | 09/19/2003 | 10003984 | Exhaust rattle sound while driving. *tt | 11/10/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 03006 | 04/16/2003 | 10001530 | Intake valve machining - supplement a. *tt | 06/05/2003 | |
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 03001 | 03/03/2003 | 10002288 | Intermittent operation of the remote keyless entry (rke). tt | 08/20/2003 | |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 010103 | 01/01/2003 | 10004005 | Transmission and clutch kit. gpop - issue review system. *tt | 11/12/2003 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 10023 | 10/01/2002 | 10009240 | Powertrain diagnostic information. service information tuneups. *tt | 09/20/2004 | |
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 2301705 | 03/11/2005 | 10013683 | Convertible top tonneau cover damage. *sc | 04/25/2005 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 05/10/2004 | 1 | ||
| Intermittently, while driving at very low speed and applying the brakes, the pedal went down to the floor. also without pressing the accelerator, the vehicle surge. the dealership inspected the several times and has not been unable to duplicate the problem. *jb | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 05/10/2004 | 1 | ||
| Intermittently, while driving at very low speed and applying the brakes, the pedal went down to the floor. also without pressing the accelerator, the vehicle surge. the dealership inspected the several times and has not been unable to duplicate the problem. *jb | |||