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2005 Dodge Viper recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
8
Latest campaign
Dec 12, 2019

Recall summary by component1

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ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Seat belts1Dec 12, 2019

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Dec 12, 2019Latest campaign
Dec 12, 201919V885000

Seat belts: pretensioner

The unexpected deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners increase the risk of injury and a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V885000
What's wrong
Chrysler (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.
Risk
The unexpected deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC module, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE4.
Campaign
NHTSA 19V885000 · Dec 12, 2019
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Dodge). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component8

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
8Complaints filed
5Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
3Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Air bags450102
Suspension338301
Steering225201
Visibility/wiper113100
Tires113100

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Air bags

    “I received this recall notice. I live in the San Diego area and have been unable to get this recall satisfactorily completed due to all (3) Dodge dealership service managers refusing to complete the work telling me,…”

    Filed 09/09/2022 · ODI 11483733
  • Air bags

    “Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge viper. The contact stated that vinyl cover on the driver's side air bag was sticky.”

    Filed 09/24/2020 · ODI 11360922
  • Air bags

    “Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge viper. While the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, the front driver and passenger air bags deployed.”

    Filed 01/28/2019 · ODI 11172630

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2005 Dodge Viper recall questions

How many recalls does the 2005 Dodge Viper have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2005 Dodge Viper. The most recent, 19V885000 (reported December 12, 2019), concerns seat belts. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Dodge Viper?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 8 filed with NHTSA (50%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 Dodge Viper?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Dodge). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Dodge dealer.

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