2003 Dodge Viper: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Viper years.
6 owner complaints, most about air bags. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2003 Viper?The 2003 Dodge Viper has 6 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and power train.
Safety record for the 2003 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2003 Dodge Viper vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Viper years only. How we score it
Is 2003 a good year for the Viper?
Across the 16 Viper model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2010) to 12 (2002). With 6 complaints, the 2003 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
Recalls affecting the 2003 Viper
air bags:frontal
Campaign 15V046000Chrysler (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.
air bags
Campaign 13V040000Chrysler 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.
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 03V292000ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP WIRING MAY BECOME CHAFED BY AN UNDERBODY HEAT SHIELD.
exterior lighting:headlights:switch
Campaign 03V388000ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH PARK LAMP CONTACTS MAY CORRODE.
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
Compare every Viper year side by side to see how 2003 ranks against the rest.
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