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2016 Dodge Viper problems
The 2016 Dodge Viper has 2 active recall campaigns on file and no owner complaints in the NHTSA database. Often that means the recall caught it before the field did.
No owner complaints on NHTSA yet, so the reliability score is provisional. 2 active recalls on file — read those first.
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Should you avoid this 2016 Viper?
Not enough data for a verdict
Only 0 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 2 active recalls above remain authoritative; read those first.
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Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016 MY Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured January 6, 2016, to January 8, 2016
If the air bag door detaches during deployment, there is an increased the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side upper panel assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S77.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured May 24, 2016, to August 28, 2016
If the driver's air bag wires are pinched, the air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dodge will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag and clockspring, free of charge. The recall is began on November 17, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number for this recall is S75.
Common questions
Is the 2016 Dodge Viper reliable?
Limited NHTSA data. Only 0 owner complaints have been filed for the 2016 Dodge Viper, which is not enough for a meaningful reliability score. Active recalls (if any) are listed on this page and remain authoritative — those are verified defects regardless of complaint volume. For a confident reliability read we look for at least 10 owner complaints in the federal database.
Should you avoid the 2016 Dodge Viper?
Only 0 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 2 active recalls above remain authoritative; read those first. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2016 Dodge Viper without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.
What should I check before buying a used 2016 Dodge Viper?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on the 2016 Dodge Viper to flag a standout failure pattern. Run the VIN for open recalls — those are free to fix regardless of warranty — get a standard pre-purchase inspection, and ask the seller for service records.
Is the 2016 Dodge Viper a good used car to buy?
Hard to say from federal data alone — only 0 owner complaints have been filed. Lean on the recall list above, a pre-purchase inspection, and a vehicle-history report on the specific VIN. Our data tells you what the model is known for; a history report tells you what that exact car has been through.
What's the most common problem on the 2016 Dodge Viper?
No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.
How do I check if my Dodge Viper has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2016 Dodge Viper?
Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 0 complaints on file. A quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. The decision comes down to your specific situation: vehicle cost, miles on it, how long you plan to keep it, and whether you can absorb a $3K–$8K repair without straining cashflow. With limited public data on this vehicle, lean on the recall list above and check owner forums before committing.
Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database, last synced 3 days ago. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2016/Dodge/Viper.
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