Model year
2010 Dodge Viper
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name Viper for 2010. Under the matched names VIPER COUPE and VIPER ROADSTER, NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 1 complaint (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for VIPER COUPE are SUSPENSION (1). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 16 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $5,150, 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
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2010. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIPER COUPE | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| VIPER ROADSTER | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Recalls for VIPER COUPE
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints for VIPER COUPE
1 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, 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.
Investigations for VIPER COUPE
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE13010 | Rear suspension knuckle fracture · SUSPENSION:REAR | Apr 26, 2013 | Dec 11, 2013 |
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 · 8.4L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 22 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| Viper Coupe · 8.4L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 22 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
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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 2010 Dodge Viper at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.