The 2005 Dodge Viper has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 3,329 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
AIR BAGS19V8850002019-12-123,329 affected
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Dodge Viper vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module may inadvertently deploy the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
Consequence
The unexpected deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC module, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE4.
Complaints by component
AIR BAGS
4
1crashes2injuries
STEERING
2
2crashes1injuries
SUSPENSION
2
2crashes1injuries
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
1
1crashes
TIRES
1
1crashes
Total complaints10
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge viper. The contact stated that vinyl cover on the driver's side air bag was sticky. The vehicle was taken to the gettel chrysler dodge dealer located at 2323 tamiami trail, punta gorda, fl 33950, and the issue was referred to the manufacturer who then referred the…”
“I received this recall notice. I live in the san diego area and have been unable to get this recall satisfactorily completed due to all (3) dodge dealership service managers refusing to complete the work telling me, "dash parts/components can and will be broken during the (orc) recall/repair…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge viper. While the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, the front driver and passenger air bags deployed. The contact's bottom lip was bruised and swollen and his head jolted backwards. Medical attention was not received. The contact received assistance to tuck…”
“The left rear suspension knuckle broke while driving at 45 mph on a straight road , the car was thrown out of control which caused a multiple roll over crash totaling the car and injuring the driver. There is a gauged out mark in the pavement along with a tire skid mark showing the wheel turned…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge viper. While traveling at an unknown rate of speed on a straight road, the power steering failed and became tight. While veering to the left, the contact applied force to the steering wheel with the brake pedal applied. When the brake pedal was not applied, the…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge viper. While traveling at an unknown rate of speed on a straight road, the power steering failed and became tight. While veering to the left, the contact applied force to the steering wheel with the brake pedal applied. When the brake pedal was not applied, the…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge viper. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the knuckle assembly failed and the vehicle stopped suddenly, causing the contact to crash into a concrete divider. The contact mentioned that there were no warning lights illuminated prior to the…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge viper. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the knuckle assembly failed and the vehicle stopped suddenly, causing the contact to crash into a concrete divider. The contact mentioned that there were no warning lights illuminated prior to the…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE13010 Opened 2013-04-26 · closed 2013-12-11
Rear suspension knuckle fracture
ODI opened PE13-010 on April 26, 2013, to investigate two complaints alleging loss of control crashes caused by rear suspension knuckle failure in model year (MY) 2005 and 2006 Dodge Viper vehicles.The incidents described in the complaints occurred in November and December 2012.Chrysler's response to ODI's…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 Dodge Viper as of
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