Verdict
2016 Dodge Viper: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2016 Dodge Viper — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Not enough federal data to rank this one yet.
NHTSA has no owner complaints on record for this model year — which can mean a quiet car or simply a rare one. 2 safety recall campaigns on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2016 coupes, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
0
Reports to NHTSA, 2016
Safety recalls
2
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
15
EPA estimate
Zero reports is not a clean bill of health; rare or lower-volume cars can simply have less owner data.
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 100% of 2016 coupes
The bar is this car's percentile among 2016 coupes by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
No component pattern to show: there are no owner complaints in the current data. That is not proof the car is problem-free.
Recalls(2)
Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.
Air Bags · 16V736000Details +Close −
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured May 24, 2016, to August 28, 2016. The wires for the driver's frontal air bag may be pinched.
Risk: If the driver's air bag wires are pinched, the air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dodge will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag and clockspring, free of charge. The recall is began on November 17, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number for this recall is S75.
Air Bags · 16V750000Details +Close −
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016 MY Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured January 6, 2016, to January 8, 2016. A defective vibration weld on the passenger airbag chute may cause the passenger air bag door to detach during the air bag deployment.
Risk: If the air bag door detaches during deployment, there is an increased the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side upper panel assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S77.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2016 Dodge Viper 2 DR RWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
- Not rated
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viper SRT | 8.4L 10-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 12 | 21 | 15 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2016 Dodge Viper: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2016 Dodge Viper?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on record for the 2016 Dodge Viper in the current data. That is not a guarantee of reliability, especially for a lower-volume model.
What are the most common problems on the 2016 Dodge Viper?
NHTSA has no component pattern to show for the 2016 Dodge Viper because there are no owner complaints in the current data. A quiet record is not proof that every car is problem-free.
How many recalls does the 2016 Dodge Viper have?
2 recalls have been issued that affect the 2016 Dodge Viper, covering components such as air bags. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Dodge Viper get?
The EPA rates the 2016 Dodge Viper at 15 mpg combined.