- 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
2015 Dodge Viper Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2015 Dodge Viper with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (3) and the body, doors & structure (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 2015 for the radio / tape deck / cd etc.. For comparison, the 2014 has 4.
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BFewer problems than a typical Viper year, for its age
#319 most complained-about 2015 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2015 Dodge Viper problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2015 Dodge Viper recalls 1
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
What owners say
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3 complaints about the 2015 Dodge Viper
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Picked car up from dealer after another service complaint and the radio, phone, and seat were not working. I pulled the vehicle over and discovered the circuit breaker for fuse location #11(power seat) had a dead short and kept the breaker tripped constantly. I removed the breaker from the circuit until I could return for repair. Upon return to the dealer, they found that the seat harness on the drivers side had been completed rubbed through the sheathing and was shorted to the seat frame. *Tr
Vehicle began having issues at 10, 500 miles by not starting. Push the start button one time and the car would go dead. If I lifted up on the negative battery cable, the car would start with no issues. Let go of the cable and the same problem. When this first occurred, I bought a new battery. Problem seemed ok. After a few days, the battery light came on while driving and the car turned off while driving causing loss of power steering and brake assist. I took the car to the dealer and they said it was the...
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battery temp sensor and that it had done that once in the dealership before I purchased the vehicle and they thought the battery was just weak.. Sensor was replaced and the vehicle was fine for approx. 900 Miles before it started doing it again. I returned the vehicle to the dealer only for them to tell me that the batt temp sensor was bad again.. They replaced the sensor tor the second time and then approx. 900-1000 Miles later, the problem started again. The vehicle is currently back at the dealer for repair. They are now saying the negative battery cable is bad and the harness needs replaced for the battery system. This vehicle was previously owned by fca as a corporate vehicle. I am the first consumer owner. I think this vehicle has many issues and may not meet all required safety standards allowing for its sale. I have a second safety complaint in the system for this vehicle. *Tr
Passenger window rolls itself down and the passenger door latch actuates and opens the door. This started with just the door opening when the car would sit overnight. It then later progressed to rolling the window down and opening the door while driving the vehicle. Dealer is aware of a technical service bulletin(tsb) for this issue replacing the door module, latch, and micro-switches. I am still having to pay for the repair because the car is out of warranty, even though this is a known safety defect by the manufacturer. Car is currently with the dealer waiting on parts for the tsb repair. *Tr
Dodge Viper: every year compared
All Viper years2015 Dodge Viper vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Dodge Viper | 3 | 1 | B | |
| 2015 Dodge Journey | 554 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 2015 Dodge Dart | 534 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2015 Dodge Durango | 505 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan | 281 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2015 Dodge Charger Pursuit | 137 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2015 Dodge Charger | 137 | 8 | F | Compare |
| 2015 Dodge Challenger | 127 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 2015 Dodge Caravan | 23 | 0 | A | 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 2015 Dodge Viper
Does the 2015 Dodge Viper have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Dodge Viper: radio / tape deck / cd etc. (July 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 2015 Dodge Viper?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (3), body, doors & structure (1), seats & seat belts (1).
How many complaints has the 2015 Dodge Viper had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 18, 2020 and the latest on May 18, 2020. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2015 Dodge Viper a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer 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 2015 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