Dodge Viper 2004
Model Viper made in 2004 by Dodge got 7 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and steering. There was one recall concerning air bags . The car has one 8.3, guzzler engine.
Model 2004
| 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 | 12/20/15 | 13.4/25.9/17.1176 | Premium | 1601 | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 1800405 | 01/12/2005 | 10012325 | Erroneous diagnostic trouble codes. *eh | 02/24/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 19 | 04/01/2004 | 10006902 | The camshaft sprocket retaining bolts may not have been properly tightened. a loose cam sprocket bolt can back out and cause significant engine damage. customer satisfaction notification no. d19. *tt | 05/19/2004 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| 1901004 | 11/29/2004 | 10011958 | Power steering fluid contamination. *tt | 02/08/2005 | |
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 2301705 | 03/11/2005 | 10013683 | Convertible top tonneau cover damage. *sc | 04/25/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 09/17/2010 | 24300 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 dodge viper. while driving at 70 mph the vehicle becomes disable and the warning lights illuminates indicating all the electrical component of the vehicle has fail. sometimes after turning the vehicle off and on it would reset itself other times it would take and hour before restarting. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the body control module components has failed and has to be replaced. this failure occurs at least three times before. the dealer replace this component under warranty each time. the manufacturer was not notified. a claim was file for this failure with the warranty department. the failure mileage was 24,300....mw | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 07/21/2005 | 1 | 07/01/2005 | |
| 2004 viper blows excessive heat in the cabin area. *ts in addition, the heating issue also caused the side exit panels to become extremely hot which resulted in the consumers wife burning the back of her right calf when she exited the vehicle. the dealer informed the consumer the heat was coming from the engine. the dealer suggested driving with the air condition on at all times. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 2000 | 2 | 12/01/2003 |
| The brake pedal and clutch pedal on this vehicle is rusted and presents a safety hazard since your foot either slips off or sticks to the pedal depending on the type of shoe being worn. the regional service manager for dodge and the dealership admits an inferior metal was used to mfg. the pedal but will not make any repairs or replacements. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 2000 | 2 | 12/01/2003 |
| The brake pedal and clutch pedal on this vehicle is rusted and presents a safety hazard since your foot either slips off or sticks to the pedal depending on the type of shoe being worn. the regional service manager for dodge and the dealership admits an inferior metal was used to mfg. the pedal but will not make any repairs or replacements. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 04/03/2006 | 1 | 07/16/2005 | |
| 2004 dodge viper puts out excessive heat in the cabin area, caused consumers wife to burn her calf when exiting. *ts ***nar*** the side panels became very hot when the consumers wife was injured. *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL | ROANOKE | 61561 | ROANOKE MOTOR COMPANY | 309-923-7171 |
| NY | WEST ISLIP | 11751 | HERBEE DODGE | 631 422 0123 |