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1994 Dodge Viper problems

The most common problem on the 1994 Dodge Viper is body and structure. It has 1.3 times the complaints of a typical Viper model year.

Typical year1.3x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
5
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
18
Worst area
Body

The worst 1994 Dodge Viper problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Body
    4
  • Engine
    1

Problems by type

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  • Body
    4
  • Engine
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Defect investigations

Steering column separationOpened May 7, 2003, closed July 22, 2003

Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the federal safety agency by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that agencyfurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(g), the federal safety agency has decided to limit the scope of the petition vehicles to 1993-1995 models, excluding the 1993 jeep grand cherokee and 1994-1995 dodge ram series trucks that were recalled (93v210 & 96v230) for steering column failure.if the analysis of these vehicles had identified a potential problem, the scope could have been expanded in an investigation.a review of odi's data base shows no recent complaints and a lack of a complaint trend concerning the subject issue on the subject vehicles as a whole or by individual models.therefore, the petition is denied.for details, see federal register notice volume 68, no. 130, july 8, 2003.

DP03002

Canvas soft-top fly-offOpened February 29, 1996, closed April 8, 1997

Removable canvas soft-top flew off of vehicles while driving at highway speeds.

EA96001

Canvas soft-top fly-offOpened October 10, 1995, closed February 29, 1996

Due to high consumer complaint, warranty repair and part sales rates, upgrade to the ea (ea96-001) level is appropriate to continue the analysis.

PE95051

Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Dodge Viper 18

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 1994 Dodge Viper owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 6, 1996 · Body · WI

Convertible top flew off while driving down highway at approx 60 MPH, auto was slightly damaged, but no one was hurt.

Filed Mar 27, 1996 · Body · FL

Canvas top flew off due to front bracket came off the windshield mount.

Filed Dec 11, 1995 · Body · KS

While driving canvas roof blew off. Tt

Filed Jul 10, 1995 · Engine · CA · 1 injury

Consumer was getting out of the car and the exhaust pipe outside burned consumer skin on the leg.

Filed Apr 24, 1995 · Body · FL

The removable roof will detach from vehicle when driving above 65 MPH. Tt

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Questions about the 1994 Dodge Viper

Is the 1994 Dodge Viper reliable?

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1994 Dodge Viper, 1.3 times a typical Viper model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1994 Dodge Viper?

Body and structure, with 4 complaints. Next is engine (1).

How many recalls does the 1994 Dodge Viper have?

No recalls on record.

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