2000 Dodge Viper: common problems and reliability

An average Viper year.

4 owner complaints, most about visibility. 4 recalls.

Should I buy a 2000 Viper?

The 2000 Dodge Viper has 4 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are visibility and structure.

Safety record for the 2000 model year

4
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2000 Dodge Viper vehicles (US, public record).

The Year Score compares this year with other Viper years only. How we score it

Is 2000 a good year for the Viper?

Across the 16 Viper model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2010) to 12 (2002). With 4 complaints, the 2000 Viper sits about the same as the model's median of 4.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

visibility
2
structure
2
suspension
1
engine and engine cooling
1
seat belts
1

Recalls affecting the 2000 Viper

service brakes, hydraulic

Campaign 06E022000

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL. WHEN SUBJECT TO VERY COLD TEMPERATURES, AN INTERNAL SEAL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD LOSE FLEXIBILITY AND MAY CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK.

child seat

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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.

seat belts:front:anchorage

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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RACING OPTION (ACR OR GT2). THE 5-POINT RACING SEAT BELT HARNESS, WHICH IS OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ON THE VIPER MAY NOT MEET THE VOLUNTARY LOAD SPECIFICATIONS SET FORTH BY THE FIA (FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE L'AUTOMOBILE).

steering:rack and pinion:rack

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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USED EXTENSIVELY IN TRACK TYPE RACING EVENTS AND SUBJECTED TO AGGRESSIVE DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD EXPERIENCECRACKING OF THE STEERING RACK MOUNTING BRACKETS.

What owners say across generations

Owner sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, characterized by deep enthusiasm for the vehicle's raw performance, stable and planted handling, and engaging driving experience.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Viper. See the full Viper owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used Viper listings typically run $57,272–$88,145 across 1993 to 2017 model years.

Other Viper model years

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