no report yet
Suspension: rear
Risk. THE CRACKS COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO METAL FATIGUE AND DISLODGING OF THE DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTING BRACKET FROM THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE.
1996 Dodge ViperProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 1996 Dodge Viper, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 20, 2011. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1996 Dodge Viper has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Structure
2Steering
1Engine and engine cooling
1Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1996 Dodge Viper recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Rack and pinion: rack
Risk. THE CRACKS COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE STEERING RACK FROM THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Best & worst years
1996 vs. every other Viper year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Viper median. How we score
'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'13'14'15
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
Own a 1996 Viper?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.