The 2017 Dodge Viper offers exceptional mechanical reliability with zero recalls and zero owner complaints, suggesting a robust build.
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Specifications by model year
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain | engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | chassis_cab | 10 | 8.4 | Premium | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 10, Displacement: 8.4, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2016 | chassis_cab | 10 | 8.4 | Premium | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 10, Displacement: 8.4, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2015 | chassis_cab | 10 | 8.4 | Premium | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 10, Displacement: 8.4, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2014 | chassis_cab | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | chassis_cab | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | GVWR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | — | 2 | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
| 2015 | 2 | 2 | 415 | 14.7 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
| 2013 | 2 | 2 | 415 | 14.7 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
Model year reports
The 2017 Dodge Viper offers exceptional mechanical reliability with zero recalls and zero owner complaints, suggesting a robust build.
The 2016 Dodge Viper presents an average reliability profile.
The 2015 Dodge Viper presents an average reliability profile, making thorough inspection paramount.
The 2014 Dodge Viper presents an average reliability profile.
The 2013 Dodge Viper presents a mixed reliability picture.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
Carfocal currently has 5 published Viper reports, covering 2013 through 2017. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2017 Dodge Viper offers exceptional mechanical reliability with zero recalls and zero owner complaints, suggesting a robust build.
Published year coverage: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017.
There is no single reliability answer for every Dodge Viper. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2017 dodge viper offers exceptional mechanical reliability with zero recalls and zero owner complaints, suggesting a robust build. and the 2017 dodge viper represents a unique proposition in the used market. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
5 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2013 through 2017.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.