Dodge Viper owners have reported 5 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's clutch pedal/linkage (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Clutch Pedal/linkage problems | |
| Power Train problems | |
| Differential Unit problems | |
| Manual Transmission problems |
Plastic bushing on clutch lever wears out and disengages from pedal while driving. Causing inability to shift gears. Very dangerous in traffic. Read details...
There are two recalls on this vehicle, r13 and ve4 but I have been unable to get these completed because the dealer and Dodge state that they do not have the parts. This has been going on for well over 1 year. Read details...
1. No particular event lead to the failure 2. Differential ring gear bolts/nuts became loose causing the bolts/nuts to become lodged between the ring gear and case causing the case to crack. Gear oil leaked from the case. Read details...
The day consumer took posession of the vehicle, it would produce a strange knocking and screeching noise each time the consumer would change gears, consumer has returned the vehicle several times, only having to take the vehicle back to the dealer because the problem was not been remedied. Read details...