2004 Dodge Viper Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Dodge Viper.

20032005
Complaints
11
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2004 Dodge Viper Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

Airbags

#22 complaints

Suspension Failures

#31 complaints

Electrical Faults

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Dodge Viper.

Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2004 Dodge Viper. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2004 Dodge Viper

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~756,288 vehicles.

15V046000Air Bags:frontal
~752,644 affected

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.

13V040000Airbags
~3,644 affected

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.

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2004 Dodge Viper — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2004 Dodge Viper reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2004 Dodge Viper has 11 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Dodge Viper?
Top reported problems: Airbags (3 complaints); Suspension Failures (2 complaints); Electrical Faults (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2004 Dodge Viper?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Dodge Viper include 0 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 Dodge Viper have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 756,288 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2004 Dodge Viper?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (airbags) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Dodge Viper reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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