1998 Dodge Viper Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1998 Dodge Viper, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1998 Dodge Viper
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Suspension: rear
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles used extensively in track type racing events and subjected to aggressive driving conditions could experience cracks at the welds of the rear differential mounting bracket.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and reinforce the vehicle's frame. Owner notification began may 20, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at…
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Rack (steering)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles used extensively in track type racing events and subjected to aggressive driving conditions could experiencecracking of the steering rack mounting brackets.
Remedy: All affected vehicles will have a field repair kit installed, consisting of lower frame rail reinforcement gussets and a reinforcement bracket. Owner notification began may 20, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free…
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Anchorage (seat belts)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with racing option (acr or gt2). The 5-point racing seat belt harness, which is optional equipment on the viper may not meet the voluntary load specifications set forth by the fia (federation internationale de l'automobile).
Remedy: The 5-point racing harness will be replaced. Owner notification began february 25, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Dodge Viper have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 24,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2002 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge viper. While driving at any speed, the breather hose on the engine leaks oil. The contact also noticed large oil spots wherever the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 6, 2008 · Engine and engine cooling
“Consumer received recall letter for steering gear and crossmember frame. Has contacted ever dealer within the state of kentucky, who have advised consumer that they were not licensed or certified to p”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 29, 2003 · Steering
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1998 Dodge Viper (Viper Convertible, Viper Coupe). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 13 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 11 / 20 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Two Seaters |
| Engine | 10 cyl, 8 L |
| Transmission | Manual 6-spd |
Compare Dodge Viper model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Viper model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 Dodge Viper | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 Dodge Viper | 0 | 5 |
| 1995 Dodge Viper | 0 | 3 |
| 1996 Dodge Viper | 2 | 8 |
| 1997 Dodge Viper | 3 | 3 |
| 1998 Dodge Viper | 3 | 3 |
| 1999 Dodge Viper | 3 | 2 |
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 3 | 4 |
| 2001 Dodge Viper | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 Dodge Viper | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 Dodge Viper | 4 | 5 |
| 2004 Dodge Viper | 2 | 8 |
| 2005 Dodge Viper | 1 | 7 |
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Dodge Viper | 2 | 4 |
| 2014 Dodge Viper | 2 | 4 |
| 2015 Dodge Viper | 1 | 3 |
Checking a specific 1998 Dodge Viper
How do I know if my 1998 Dodge Viper has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1998 Dodge Viper; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 01V120000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.