Complaints
8
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Dodge Viper Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
#21 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Avg mileage:40,000 mi
#31 complaints
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Avg mileage:41,900 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Dodge Viper.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 | — | — | 41,900 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 1 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — |
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,900
STEERING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,000
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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