NHTSA vehicle safety data

2006 Dodge Viper Recalls & Complaints

The 2006 Dodge Viper has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Dodge dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2006 Dodge Viper. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2006 Dodge Viper owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 Dodge Viper, describing incidents dated January 2, 2020.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 1 complaint
  • Power Train 1 complaint
  • Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11408013 · Filed

    THERE ARE TWO RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE, R13 AND VE4 BUT I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO GET THESE COMPLETED BECAUSE THE DEALER AND DODGE STATE THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR WELL OVER 1 YEAR. I HAVE CALLED MANY TIMES TO BOTH THE DEALER AND DODGE BUT ALL I GET IS WE HAVE NO…

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Inadvertent Air Bag Deployment

NHTSA #19V885000 · Seat Belts — Pretensioner · NHTSA notice

Reported December 12, 2019 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected: 3,329 vehicles

Repair completion: 26.7% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign VE4 · Owners notified February 5, 2020 · Vehicles built May 18, 2004 – August 28, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Dodge Viper vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module may inadvertently deploy the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.

Safety consequence

The unexpected deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners increase the risk of injury and a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC module, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE4.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Dodge Viper model years

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