10 problems have been reported for the 2005 Dodge Viper. The following chart shows the 6 most common problems for 2005 Dodge Viper. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bags with 3 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (2 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
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In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2005 Dodge Viper in the United States are 6 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Dodge Viper owners in the last 17 years is 10, and the age of the vehicle is 17, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 10 / 6 / 17 * 1000 = 98.04.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Dodge Viper model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2005 Dodge Viper in 2005.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Dodge Viper, the following table can be used to compare the 2005 Dodge Viper with the Dodge Viper from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2005 Viper is 10 while the average number of problems reported for the 15 model years of the Dodge Viper is 5.
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