2005 Dodge Viper: common problems and reliability
One of the worst Viper years.
One of the Dodge Viper years to avoid. All Viper years
8 owner complaints, most about air bags. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2005 Viper?The 2005 Dodge Viper has 8 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and suspension.
Safety record for the 2005 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2005 Dodge Viper vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Viper years only. How we score it
Is 2005 a good year for the Viper?
Across the 16 Viper model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2010) to 12 (2002). With 8 complaints, the 2005 Viper sits above 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 2005 Viper
seat belts:pretensioner
Campaign 19V885000Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Dodge Viper vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module may inadvertently deploy the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
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 2005 ranks against the rest.
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