2006 Dodge Viper Coupe

Recalls

1 recall names the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe. Newest first.

• Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)

  Apr 15, 2015NHTSA 15V22200043,939 vehicles

  Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2006 Dodge Viper and Jeep Wrangler and Liberty vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006. In the affected vehicles, the springs within the clutch pedal position switch that prevents the vehicle from starting unless the clutch pedal is pushed down may break. As a result, the vehicle may not…

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  If the vehicle unexpectedly moves there is an increased risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R13.

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Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Air bags2
2. Steering2
3. Suspension2
4. Electrical system1
5. Power train1
6. Structure1

Latest complaints

• Dec 10, 2025KS13,378 miCrash1 injury
  Air bags · Power train › Axle assembly
  The contact was driving a 2006 Dodge Viper. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the rear differential locked, causing the rear tires to not rotate. The rear of the vehicle then skidded and crashed into a ditch, and flipped, coming to a stop 100-150 feet upside down in the ditch. The…

  The contact was driving a 2006 Dodge Viper. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the rear differential locked, causing the rear tires to not rotate. The rear of the vehicle then skidded and crashed into a ditch, and flipped, coming to a stop 100-150 feet upside down in the ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact mentioned that the rear differential was previously serviced at a dealer. The contact sustained neck and back injuries. Medical attention was later required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an unknown location. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired for an air bag recall, and when asked the technician who performed the recall remedy why the air bags did not deploy, it was informed that the dealer did not have adequate software to complete the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 13,378.

• Jul 7, 2015NC62,000 mi
  Structure › Body
  Driver side door failed to open when battery power was out. Door was opened to investigate and it was discovered that the cable to the door latch mechanism had a fatigue failure at the cable to handle junction. When this condition occurs there IS nothing that allows one to exit the vehicle. This IS…

  Driver side door failed to open when battery power was out. Door was opened to investigate and it was discovered that the cable to the door latch mechanism had a fatigue failure at the cable to handle junction. When this condition occurs there IS nothing that allows one to exit the vehicle. This IS not a case of misuse but of a poor design. in a serious accident where battery power IS lost the affected door can not be opened. This failure IS most likely to be the driver door as it IS most frequently used. Any follow-up investigation of trapped occupants IS unlikely to discover this particularly if a fire melts the door components. I suspect that the door mechanism IS likely common to many other makes and models and thus far more important for investigation.

• Sep 8, 2014NV10,300 mi
  Suspension
  I started hearing a clunk that seemed to come from the passenger side rear wheel well when starting from a stop. I pulled all 4 tires off to grease the car. on the rear passenger side, it appears that the rubber boot on the suspension knuckle IS leaking and may be torn. I can't be sure at…

  I started hearing a clunk that seemed to come from the passenger side rear wheel well when starting from a stop. I pulled all 4 tires off to grease the car. on the rear passenger side, it appears that the rubber boot on the suspension knuckle IS leaking and may be torn. I can't be sure at this time if the suspension knuckle IS damaged. although my vehicle IS out of warranty, the mileage IS very low (10,300 miles). I started to research on the internet for any known issues and came across the nhtsa investigation on viper suspension. I will have to have my vehicle inspected to get a better understanding of the problem I have. I do not know if the knuckle IS damaged or if the only issue IS the leaking rubber boot on the knuckle. I also understand that your & chryslers findings indicated that knuckle damage reported in 2013 were deemed to be caused by accidents, and therefore the investigation was closed. my vehicle has not been in an accident. IS there any interest from the nhtsa point of view to follow my incident? p.s. I purchased my vehicle in las vegas. I have a residence in las vegas although I am a canadian citizen. *tr

• Jan 10, 2013AR10,500 miCrash1 injury
  Steering
  TL* the contact owns a 2006 dodge viper coupe. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the rear passenger's side wheel knuckle fractured, causing the vehicle to go airborne and crash into a ditch. the contact sustained injuries to the back. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was…

  TL* the contact owns a 2006 dodge viper coupe. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the rear passenger's side wheel knuckle fractured, causing the vehicle to go airborne and crash into a ditch. the contact sustained injuries to the back. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician determined that the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The failure and current mileage was 10,500. *duplicate to 10491122* smch

• Dec 31, 2012AR12,469 miCrash1 injury
  Air bags · Steering · Suspension
  At approximately 9:50 am on sunday, december 2, 2012, dr. X left his garage and proceeded past his gate in his 2006 dodge viper. he turned north to view the lake and turned around at the end of the road (1/2 mile) and headed back to go for a short ride in the country. as he passed the gate…

  At approximately 9:50 am on sunday, december 2, 2012, dr. X left his garage and proceeded past his gate in his 2006 dodge viper. he turned north to view the lake and turned around at the end of the road (1/2 mile) and headed back to go for a short ride in the country. as he passed the gate (72745) at about 30 miles per hour, the left side of the car started to come around and all traction was lost. dr. X turned into the slide to no avail. the car went airborne to the right over a 2 -3 foot ditch and up the embankment before it stopped in the woods causing damage to the vehicle and personal injury. a mechanic from springdale chrysler was passing by. after dr. X described what happened as he was driving up a steep hill on a straight section of the road, the mechanic inspected the vehicle and concluded after dr. X's description and inspection that the steering knuckle on the right rear wheel separated causing the wheel to become detached and thus causing the crash. dr. X was wearing his seat belt. the airbags did not release (deploy). dr. X suffered lower back injuries. updated 01/28/13 updated 05/02/13* duplicate to 10492169* smch....updated 06/15/16 *bf

• Jun 6, 2012NV8,000 mi
  Electrical system

  TL* the contact owns a 2006 dodge viper coupe. The contact stated that when opening the doors, the window would scrape the roof line. upon research, he found that it was the window regulator that possibly failed. The dealer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 8,000.

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

• Rear suspension knuckle fracture

  PE13010Opened Apr 26, 2013Closed Dec 11, 2013
  ODI opened PE13-010 on April 26, 2013, to investigate two complaints alleging loss of control crashes caused by rear suspension knuckle failure in model year (MY) 2005 and 2006 Dodge Viper vehicles.The incidents described in the complaints occurred in November and December 2012.Chrysler's response to ODI's Information…

  ODI opened PE13-010 on April 26, 2013, to investigate two complaints alleging loss of control crashes caused by rear suspension knuckle failure in model year (MY) 2005 and 2006 Dodge Viper vehicles.The incidents described in the complaints occurred in November and December 2012.Chrysler's response to ODI's Information Request (IR) letter for PE13-010 indicates that the left and right rear knuckles used in MY 2005 and 2006 Dodge Viper vehicles were used in MY 2003 through 2010 Dodge Viper SRT-10 vehicles and in all Dodge Viper Competition Coupe and ACRX race cars (see Figure 1 of attachment to this resume for a view of the rear suspension in the subject vehicles).Chrysler's response included information about 8 reports related to rear knuckle failures, including the 2 incidents identified by ODI in the opening resume for PE13-010.In addition, after PE13-010 was opened, ODI received 2 additional complaints resulting in a total of 10 incidents of rear knuckle failure in MY 2003 through 2010 Viper vehicles, including 8 alleging crashes.Based on its review of physical evidence from field inspections of 6 of the 8 incident vehicles identified in its response, including the two incidents that were the basis for ODI opening PE13-010 (VOQs 10492180 and 10492169/10491122), Chrysler concluded that collision forces were the causal factor of rear suspension control knuckle failure.Chrysler's assessment was primarily based on examination of knuckle fracture surfaces, as well as evidence of wheel rim damage that would indicate impact loading of the affected suspension components.Each of the fracture surfaces examined by Chrysler displayed clean, granular fracture surfaces indicative of single event, overload failure.None of the parts showed any indication of fatigue crack growth.In addition to the 6 vehicles inspected by Chrysler, ODI obtained a fractured knuckle from a recent incident involving a MY 2004 Viper (VOQ 10510248).NHTSA's Vehicle Research and Testing Center in Ohio submitted this part to a laboratory for fracture surface and metallurgical analysis.The analysis concluded that there was no evidence of fatigue in the part and that the fracture was due to a single overload event (see Figures 2-4 in attachment to this resume).Analysis of the fracture surfaces found evidence of a mix of load states, with some failures associated with rear toe links in tension (Figures 2-4) and some in compression (Figures 5-6).Seven of the 8 incidents in which the side of the knuckle failure was identified involved right knuckles, the side that is generally most common for impact failures involving wheel and suspension components.The single, left side failure was associated with an incident involving an impact with a concrete barrier dividing highway travel lanes.Analysis of the failure data indicated these are random events and do not show any clear patterns related to vehicle build range, vehicle age or mileage.Examination and testing of failed knuckles have not identified evidence of a manufacturing or design defect in the parts.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist.The agency will continue to monitor complaints and other information relating to the alleged defect in the subject vehicles and take further action in the future if warranted.VOQs associated with this investigation: 10523321, 10510248, 10492180, 10492169 (duplicate to 10491122).

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10229256KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and submit a part warranty.
• 10229181Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a Non-EGR application. Unless, the EGR Block-Off Plate is being transferred from the old engine.
• 10223854Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. Installation: 1. Clean the oil pan T-joints.~ 2. Fill the T-joint between the pan rail/gear housing and pan rail/rear seal retainer with sealant. Use Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or equivalent. 3. Apply a 2-mm [0.063-in] bead of Mopar Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive, to the oil pan flange.~ 4. The four piece gasket will need to be assembled to make a complete oil pan gasket. 5. Lay the oil pan gasket(s) onto the oil pan flange.~ 6. Ensure the oil pan gasket segment joints are properly aligned. 7. Apply a 2-mm [0.063-in] bead of Mopar Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive, to the top of the oil pan gasket.~ 8. Install the oil pan. Starting from the center and working outward, tighten the oil pan bolts to 28 Nm [21 ft. lbs.].
• 10223602Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a Non-EGR application. Unless, the EGR Block-Off Plate is being transferred from the old engine.
• 10223599Part Description: Valve Body Assembly Issue Description: Valve body design was changed between 2010MY and 2011MY applications. To prevent mix matching valve bodies and solenoid packs the connectors are color coded.~ Valve bodies with a white connector can be used on 2010, 2009, 2008..., model years. Valve bodies with a gray connector can only be used on 2011, 2012, 2013..., model years.~ Solenoid packs with a white connector are used with 2010, 2009, 2008..., model years. Solenoid packs with a gray connector are used with 2011, 2012, 2013..., model years.
• 10221686KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and submit a part warranty.
• 10221097Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time usage. Vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires Service Kit PN 68461214AA; includes Transmission Isolator PN 68264483AA, and Adaptation Bracket 68264479AA and Fastener Service Kit PN 68329056AA Vehicles built after on or after 10/23/2015 will require only the Fastener Service Kit PN 68329056AA. 2. All 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the vehicle you are repairing has a crack in the flex plate or failed pump bushing inspect and confirm that both (2) dowel pins are present in the engine block, which align the transmission center line to the crank shaft centerline and visually inspect the dowel alignment holes in the transmission case. If the holes are damaged or elongated the transmission should be replaced to prevent further damage to the transmission/flexplate or pump bushing due to the inability to properly align the engine to the transmission during the repair. 3. All 62TE equipped vehicles. If pump bushing is scored or damaged and the dowel pin alignment holes are ok, replace the pump assembly as opposed to complete transmission. 4. All 62TE equipped vehicles. If vehicle is jerking/slipping with MIL code(s) P0740 or P2764, check TCC Solenoid operation. If TCC Solenoid is ok, the codes are indicative of a torque converter failure. Replace the torque converter.
• 10220101Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
• 10220099Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
• 10220097Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
• 10191460Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
• 10175743Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
• 10175735Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
• 10169249Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
• 10169247Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
• 10169245Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
• 1012900882212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc), and some ladco states (Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio). Mopar offers an alternative product (82213192) which is a water based product approved for sale in the aforementioned states.~ ~ Please inform the customer & your prep dept that spraying excessive amounts of the fabric protector on load floors will result in the breaking down of the adhesive (glue) that is used to create the bond between the fabric (carpet) and the load floor. This will apply to any vehicles equipped with rear load floors such as WK, WD, PM, MK, KA, KK. The carpet will appear to be loose, wrinkly, or bunch up~
• 10121927NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also includes Filter (52108325AA) and Gasket (52108332AA).~
• 10064485Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10021248Cracked windshield due to being hit by a foreign object like a stone.
• 10021247Tire pressure monitor system information.
• 10021239Powertrain control module initialization.
• 10019544Emissions recall F07 for an incorrect vehicle emission control information (veci) label inadvertently installed.
• 10019331A/c refrigerant undercharged. Rapid response transmittal.

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