Model year
2016 Dodge Viper
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name Viper for 2016. Under the matched name VIPER COUPE, NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 0 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 15 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $5,500, 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 2016. 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls for VIPER COUPE
16V750000 · Oct 18, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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.
16V736000 · Oct 13, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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.
Complaints for VIPER COUPE
No complaints are listed for this name.
Investigations for VIPER COUPE
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viper SRT · 8.4L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 12 | 21 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
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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 2016 Dodge Viper at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.