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US recalls (2)
Seat belts: pretensioner
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: The unexpected deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners increase the risk of injury and a crash.
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.
Power train: clutch assembly, pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2006 Dodge Viper and Jeep Wrangler and Liberty vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006. In the affected vehicles, the springs within the clutch pedal position switch that prevents the vehicle from starting unless the clutch pedal is pushed down may break. As a result, the vehicle may not be started when the clutch pedal is pushed down or the engine may crank and start without the clutch pedal being pushed down causing the vehicle to unexpectedly lurch.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the vehicle unexpectedly moves there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R13.
Canadian recalls (2)
Show 2 Canadian recalls
Airbag
2019-12-12 · campaign 2019-629 · 168 vehicles
Issue:
On certain cars, the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) could malfunction. This could cause the airbags and/or seat belt pretensioners to deploy without a crash.
Safety Risk:
Airbags or seat belt pretensioners that deploy without a crash could create a risk of injury and also increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their cars to a dealer to replace the Occupant Restraint Controller with an updated module.
Electrical
2015-04-16 · campaign 2015-163
On certain vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, a defect in the clutch interlock switch could allow the starter to engage without depressing the clutch pedal. If recommended starting procedures are not followed, this could cause unintended vehicle movement, which could result in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the clutch interlock switch.
Owner complaints (1)
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Dodge Viper. Among 17 model years of this model, it ranks #15 for the most complaints (median 3).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 1 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
| Unknown or other | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2006 Dodge Viper.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2006 Dodge Viper SRT-10 | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2006 Dodge Viper version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Viper Convertible 8.3 L Manual 6-spd | 11 | 19 | 13 | $6,300 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.