Worst 2004 Dodge Viper Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
SUSPENSION
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Check the actual VIN — every car is different.
This page shows the model year's reputation. The VIN tells you about this specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer rollbacks. Full report just $4.99 (vs. Carfax $44.99).
All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Dodge Viper.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 3 | — | — | 13,120 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 27,620 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 24,300 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 1 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 32,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2004 Dodge Viper
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~756,288 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured January 9, 2001, to March 28, 2003, 2002-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 13, 2001, to May 23 2003, and 2003-2004 Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured November 1, 2001, to June 30, 2004. Due to electrical noise beyond the tolerance of the air bag electronic control module (ECM), a component in the ECM may fail, causing the front air bags, side air bags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.
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.
Other Dodge Viper Years
Wider context: See the full Dodge Viper reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
Check Your Specific 2004 Dodge Viper
Real owner complaints tell you about the model. The VIN tells you about your specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer fraud.
Check Any VIN — $4.99