- The problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured January 9, 2001, to March 28, 2003, 2002-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 13, 2001, to May 23 2003, and 2003-2004 Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured November 1, 2001, to June 30, 2004. Due to electrical noise beyond the tolerance of the air bag electronic control module (ECM), a component in the ECM may fail, causing the front air bags, side air bags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.
- The risk
- Inadvertent deployment of the air bags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Chrysler dealers will replace the air bag control module and side impact sensors as required, free of charge. This recall remedy was applied during earlier recall campaigns of these vehicles under safety recalls 12V527 and 13V040. All owners that have not had the recall repair performed under safety recalls 12V527 or 13V040 are strongly encouraged to have it performed and not wait for the final remedy to be deployed to the field. The recall began on December 29, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R06.
Vehicle safety record
2003 Dodge Viper Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2003 Dodge Viper have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in January 2015 for the frontal.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Viper year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2003 Dodge Viper recalls 4
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured from November 1, 2001, through June 30, 2004. A component in the air bag control module may fail causing the front airbags and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.
- The risk
- Inadvertent deployment of the airbags and/or seat belt pretensioners could increase the risk of personal injury and the possibility of a crash.
- The fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. An interim notification iwas sent to owners on March 18, 2013. The recall began on March 26, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- The problem
- On certain passenger vehicles, the multifunction switch park lamp contacts may corrode.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- Dealers will reflash the software in the body control module. Owner notification began on december 1, 2003. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.
- The problem
- On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump wiring may become chafed by an underbody heat shield.
- The risk
- This could cause the fuel pump fuse to open, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a protective wrap on the fuel pump wiring harness and cover the edge of the heat shield. Owner notification began september 9, 2003. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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Dodge Viper: every year compared
All Viper years2003 Dodge Viper vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Dodge Viper | 0 | 4 | D | |
| 2003 Dodge Ram | 1,359 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2003 Dodge Ram Van | 1,239 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2003 Dodge Ram Wagon | 1,223 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 | 661 | 9 | F | Compare |
| 2003 Dodge Durango | 339 | 6 | C | Compare |
| 2003 Dodge Dakota | 296 | 11 | D | Compare |
| 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 | 286 | 9 | F | Compare |
| 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan | 219 | 3 | C | Compare |
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Questions about the 2003 Dodge Viper
Does the 2003 Dodge Viper have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2003 Dodge Viper: frontal (January 2015); air bags (February 2013); switch (October 2003); fuel pump (August 2003). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2003 Dodge Viper had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2003 Dodge Viper a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Dodge Viper year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Dodge Viper years have the most complaints?
2013 (4), 2014 (4), 2015 (3). See every Dodge Viper year compared.
What should I do if my 2003 Dodge Viper has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data