Dodge Viper Convertible 2003
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
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What is the MPG of a 2003 Dodge Viper Convertible?
- The 2003 Dodge Viper Convertible has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 11 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 20 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 2003 Dodge Viper Convertible?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 2003 Dodge Viper Convertible can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 2003 Dodge Viper Convertible?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 2003 Dodge Viper Convertible is $4750.
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Where is the 2003 Dodge Viper Convertible produced?
- The 2003 Dodge Viper Convertible is produced in AUBURN HILLS Mi, United States (usa).
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Are there recalls for the 2003 Dodge Viper Convertible?
- There are 8 recall(s) for the 2003 Dodge Viper Convertible, additional information is below.
Recall 113868 [USA]: Inadvertent deployment of the air bags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
Recall 94162 [USA]: Inadvertent deployment of the airbags and/or seat belt pretensioners could increase the risk of personal injury and the possibility of a crash.
Recall 63348 [USA]: This corrosion could cause the park lamps, head lamps and/or instrument panel lamps to flicker or become inoperative. this could affect driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 64082 [USA]: This could cause the fuel pump fuse to open, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 2015040 [Canada]: Airbag
Recall 2013046 [Canada]: Airbag
Recall 2003195 [Canada]: Fuel supply
Recall 2003244 [Canada]: Electrical
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Manual 6-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Viper Convertible
Description Data Engine cylinders 10 Engine displacement in liters 8.30 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details GUZZLER Transmission Manual 6-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -14000 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 21.2507 City mpg for fuel type 1, 11 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 14 Engine cylinders 10 Engine displacement in liters 8.30 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details GUZZLER Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 4750 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Vehicle record id 18304 Model name (carline) Viper Convertible Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Manual 6-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 13.5 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 27.2 EPA vehicle size class Two Seaters You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -14000 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- 9004275 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER: Key, 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 vehi
- 9003215 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Part 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
- 68332810 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Service - 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. C
- 9003215 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Part 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
- 9004275 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER: Key, 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 vehi
- 9002849 - EQUIPMENT: Part description: insulator on lever assy manual valve - valve body - rwd transmission issue description: the manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacemen
- 3100519 - STRUCTURE: Use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 3100319 - STRUCTURE: Use 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.
- 3100619 - STRUCTURE: Repair parts used for structural repairs this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- N1302072013 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Advanced field action communication ? N1302072013 chrysler group llc (chrysler) announced a safety recall on 2003 and 2004 model year (zb) dodge viper vehicles. The above vehicles may experience a front airbag and/or seatbelt pretensioner
- R2118796A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Valve body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 23-015-20 - STRUCTURE: Disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
- 08-049-20 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Charging 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 nece
- 31-005-19 - STRUCTURE: Use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 31-003-19 - EQUIPMENT: Use 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.
- 31-006-19 - STRUCTURE: Repair parts used for structural repairs this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 31-001-16 - STRUCTURE: Do not apply corrosion protection on sheet molding compound (smc) plastic panels this bulletin involves discussing smc plastic panels and applying corrosion protection.
- N1302072013 - AIR BAGS: Advanced field action communication ? N1302072013 chrysler group llc (chrysler) announced a safety recall on 2003 and 2004 model year (zb) dodge viper vehicles. The above vehicles may experience a front airbag and/or seatbelt pretensioner
- N1302072013 - SEAT BELTS: Advanced field action communication ? N1302072013 chrysler group llc (chrysler) announced a safety recall on 2003 and 2004 model year (zb) dodge viper vehicles. The above vehicles may experience a front airbag and/or seatbelt pretensioner
- 9002519 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 82212076, 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
- N1302072013 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Advanced field action communication ? N1302072013 chrysler group llc (chrysler) announced a safety recall on 2003 and 2004 model year (zb) dodge viper vehicles. The above vehicles may experience a front airbag and/or seatbelt pretensioner
- 23-030-13 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 2301705 - STRUCTURE: Convertible top tonneau cover damage. *sc
- 10023 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM): Powertrain diagnostic information. Service information tuneups. *tt
- C31 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN: Customer satisfaction notification no. C31 - cooling fan module. A check ball retainer in the cooling fan module may become dislodged. *tt
- 1803503 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Hesitation or reduced power after completing an upshift during moderate acceleration and/or after a prolonged closed throttle event. *tt
- 010103 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Flickering headlamps. Bcm body control module. Gpop - issue review system. 2004 viper included. *tt
- 010103 - POWER TRAIN: Transmission and clutch kit. Gpop - issue review system. *tt
- 1100203 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Exhaust rattle sound while driving. *tt
- 03001 - EQUIPMENT: Intermittent operation of the remote keyless entry (rke). Tt
- 1802403 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Malfunction indicator lamp illumination and/or poor idle quality following a cold start. *tt
- 03006 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE: Intake valve machining - supplement a. *tt
- 1802002 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Flash programming failure recovery. *slc
Rear suspension knuckle fracture investigation # PE13010
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.Chryslers response to odis 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).Chryslers 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.Chryslers 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).Nhtsas 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).
Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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No | No | N | None | None | 20140616 |
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge viper. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v046000 (air bags) and 13v040000 (air bags) however, the parts needed to perform the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
No | No | N | None | None | 20140329 |
Plastic bushing on clutch lever wears out and disengages from pedal while driving. Causing inability to shift gears. Very dangerous in traffic.
No | No | N | None | None | 20130630 |
2003 dodge viper. Consumer writes in regards to air bag system occupant restraint control mode recall notice. *smd the dealer informed the consumer, the parts were not available to perform the recall, and there was no estimated time of arrival.
Crash | No | N | 1 Injured | None | 20060214 |
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge viper. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, a grinding sound was coming from the rear of the vehicle. In addition, the steering wheel would not turn. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a building. The police reported to the scene and a report was filed. The contact was unconscious and transported to the hospital via ambulance where he later regained consciousness. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated that the rear lower control arm and ball joints were fractured. The vehicle was destroyed. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 300. *tr
No | No | N | None | None | 20040509 |
Intermittently, while driving at very low speed and applying the brakes, the pedal went down to the floor. Also without pressing the accelerator, the vehicle surge. The dealership inspected the several times and has not been unable to duplicate the problem. *jb