- The problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
- The risk
- Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, Chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. This measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R40.
Vehicle safety record
2013 Dodge Viper Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2013 Dodge Viper with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (3) and the body, doors & structure (2). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in July 2015 for the radio / tape deck / cd etc.. For comparison, the 2014 has 4.
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CAbout as many problems as a typical Viper year, for its age
#278 most complained-about 2013 vehicle
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2013 Dodge Viper problems
Share of all 4 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2013 Dodge Viper recalls 2
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 (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured October 1, 2012, to February 6, 2014. Moisture may get into the door switch, resulting in the driver or passenger door opening unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion.
- The risk
- If the driver or passenger door opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash and injury.
- The fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door handle assemblies and top covers, free of charge. The recall began on July 10, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R14.
What owners say
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4 complaints about the 2013 Dodge Viper
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
As many 2013-2015 dodge viper owners report online, the horn turns on and off, sticking on for long periods of time with no contact, randomly. Most viper owner of this year model are pulling the fuse so the horn does not work at all. This is a part of the steering wheel airbag assembly that is tied in with the horn mechanism. This is a known problem with these very expensive six figure vehicles and should be addressed as a safety concern by dodge immediately as a recall as this is needed for state safety inspection.
I was driving my car and something like a rubber/electrical smell was noticed. I looked in my rearview mirror and seen I had smoke filling the rear of the car. I immediately pulled over. Got out and opened the rear lift gate and as I looked to see what was going on my rear lift gate glass exploded into a million pieces. It was as loud as a shotgun going off. I was very lucky I had stopped my car as it could possibly have cause me or someone driving behind me to have an accident if I had been traveling down the...
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road. There wasn't a piece of glass no bigger than a dime left of the rear glass. I was very fortunate that I didn't get cut or glass in my eyes. Shortly after it happened I remembered that if the rear defroster was turned on that the rear glass could explode out. I then remembered that I was in the process of changing the radio channel and must have touched the button for the rear defroster. My dash screen was dimmed since I was running my parking lights and could not see my radio buttons and instead pressed the button turning on the rear defroster instead of trying to change the radio channel. Something about if the carbon fiber paneling was touching the glass it could cause a mishap. I contacted my dealership and they said there wasn't a recall on it and that there wasn't anything they could do about it and that there was only a technical service bulletin about it. This is totally unacceptable and they should be required to do something about it. Now I have to pay to replace my glass and also I'll never be able to use my defroster in the future. Something should be done about this before this happens to someone else or worse cause someone to have a terrible accident. I don't understand why the dealership never ensured my car was updated to prevent this from ever happening. Fca should take responsibility and correct this serious problem asap. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge viper. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the roof separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to lee chrysler dodge jeep ram located at: 3700 raleigh road parkway w, wilson, nc 27896, tel: (855)217-8742 to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that during production, adhesive was not added to the sub frame and the carbon fiber roof causing air to get up under the carbon fiber causing the separation. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 6,700.
I own a 2013 dodge viper srt, turned on my rear hatch window defroster while driving to clear my rear window for the first time and smoke starting coming from rear hatch area. I quickly rushed to turn if off, the smoke started to clear. Seconds after my rear hatch window shatter. A loud pop noise was hear at the time of shattering, almost like an explosion. I quickly turned back home and parked the vehicle. It is now at the dealer and dodge is not owning up to the issue. *Tr
Dodge Viper: every year compared
All Viper years2013 Dodge Viper vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Dodge Viper | 4 | 2 | C | |
| 2013 Dodge Dart | 1,177 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2013 Dodge Durango | 640 | 11 | D | Compare |
| 2013 Dodge Avenger | 548 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan | 471 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2013 Dodge Charger | 360 | 8 | F | Compare |
| 2013 Dodge Charger Pursuit | 360 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2013 Dodge Journey | 354 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2013 Dodge Challenger | 179 | 5 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2013 Dodge Viper
Does the 2013 Dodge Viper have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2013 Dodge Viper: radio / tape deck / cd etc. (July 2015); door (March 2015). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Dodge Viper?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (3), body, doors & structure (2), airbags (1).
How many complaints has the 2013 Dodge Viper had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 22, 2016 and the latest on August 11, 2020. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2013 Dodge Viper a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 46 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 2013 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