Check by VIN to confirm the exact model and see every recall for it.
Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
No US recalls found for the 2008 Dodge Viper.
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 114 - Locking and Immobilization Systems. The electronic vehicle immobilizer does not passively set as is required by the Standard. Correction: Dealers will replace the body control module.
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Dodge Viper (1 crashes, 1 fires reported). Among 5 model years of this model, it ranks #1 for the most complaints (median 1).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2008 Dodge Viper.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Dodge Viper 2-DR. | – | – | – | – |
EPA ratings for each 2008 Dodge Viper version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viper Convertible 8.4 L Manual 6-spd | 13 | 22 | 16 | $5,150 |
| Viper Coupe 8.4 L Manual 6-spd | 13 | 22 | 16 | $5,150 |
Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.