Model year
2001 Dodge Viper
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 1 complaint for the 2001 Dodge Viper (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 1 complaint under VIPER GTS. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (1). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 13 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $6,300, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 4 complaints
- 2001 1 complaints
- 2002 1 complaints
- 2003 5 complaints
- 2004 8 complaints
- 2005 7 complaints
- 2006 1 complaints
- 2008 2 complaints
- 2009 0 complaints
- 2010 1 complaints
- 2015 3 complaints
- 2016 0 complaints
- 2017 0 complaints
Recalls
01V120000 · Apr 11, 2001
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RACING OPTION (ACR OR GT2). THE 5-POINT RACING SEAT BELT HARNESS, WHICH IS OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ON THE VIPER MAY NOT MEET THE VOLUNTARY LOAD SPECIFICATIONS SET FORTH BY THE FIA (FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE L'AUTOMOBILE).
00V366000 · Nov 9, 2000
CHILD SEAT
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A…
Complaints
1 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| VIPER GTS | 0 | 1 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viper Convertible · 8L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 10 | 19 | 13 | — | — | $6,300 |
| Viper Coupe · 8L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 10 | 19 | 13 | — | — | $6,300 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2001 Dodge Viper at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.