Dodge Viper VIN Number Check

Run a free NHTSA vPIC decode on a Dodge Viper VIN to confirm the model year and engine, then see which of the 15 NHTSA recall campaigns for 1992–2017 cover that year.

VIN prefix1B31C3

Free decode plus the NHTSA recalls for its model year. 17 characters, no I, O or Q.

Dodge Viper

About the Dodge Viper

Dodge sold the Viper in the US for model years 1992–2017, across three generations. SR first (1992–2002), then ZB (2003–2010), and the VX took over for 2015–2017. Across those years NHTSA lists 15 vehicle recall campaigns and 80 owner complaints. Complaints pile up on the ZB. Its 2004 and 2006 model years alone account for 18 of them, with owners bringing up air bags most often and the suspension after that. EPA rates the SR at 13–15 mpg combined, while the VX gets 14–15 mpg. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years1992–2017

GenerationsSR · ZB · VX

NHTSA recall campaigns15

Owner complaints80 at NHTSA

Dodge Viper photographed at a US vehicle auction — Auction lot photo, for illustration

Generations

Dodge Viper generations

Three generations since the 1992 model year. The ZB (2003–2010) has both the most owner complaints and the most recall campaigns (6).

3 / 3

2015–20173rd generation

Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

199219952000200520102015

2015–2017· Generation 3 of 3

VX · 3rd generation

EPA classTwo Seaters

EPA combined mpg14–15

NHTSA recalls3

Engines (EPA)

8.4 L 10-cyl · 2015–2017

Drive & transmission (EPA)

RWD
manual (2015–2017)

Known issues to check

1 high-risk recall campaign

Sample VIN pattern · VX1C3ADEAZ?FV······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2015 Dodge Viper SRT, built in Detroit, Michigan

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Sources: EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which Viper model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 15 campaigns on file for Viper model years 1992–2017, and the 2003 shows up in more of them than any other year (4), ahead of the 1997 (3). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.

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What to ask

Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.

Canada rows: Transport Canada recalls database. Transport Canada recalls that match an NHTSA campaign are folded into that row by VinNumber.net; rows with the Canadian flag have no NHTSA match. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.

Owner reports · NHTSA complaints

What Dodge Viper owners report

NHTSA data

Complaints peak with the 2004 (9 of 80). Tap any bar or generation.

80NHTSA complaints, 1992–2017

12mention a crash

2mention a fire

13injuries reported

Owner complaints by model yearVX: 3 complaints · most for the 2015 (3)

Top complaint areas · VX

Owner complaints on file for these model years: 3. That is too few to show patterns.

Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.

Owner complaints · by model year

Viper complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Every Viper version is counted together. Tap a year to see its top systems.

80complaints, 1992–2017

12mention a crash

2mention a fire

13injuries reported

Most complaints: 2004 (9), 2006 (9), 1996 (8)

2004 · 9 complaints

Crashes 1 · fires 0 · injuries 3

Air bags3

Suspension3

Electrical system1

Engine and engine cooling1

Power train1

Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

Viper CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 28 Viper versions for model years 1992–2017. The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 555 g/mi (2010). Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

SR1992–2002

13–15 mpg · CO₂ 592–684 g/mi

ZB2003–2010

13–16 mpg · CO₂ 555–684 g/mi

VX2015–2017

14–15 mpg · CO₂ 579–623 g/mi

Model year2017

14combined MPG

623CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)

$5,850EPA yearly fuel cost

5/10Smog rating

1 = worst · 10 = cleanest

1/10Greenhouse gas rating

Federal Tier 3 Bin 160 · LEV-II LEVEmission standard

Cleanest gas version of 2017: Viper · Man 6-spd, 10 cyl, 8.4 L — 14 MPG · 623 g/mi

Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year

Gas

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Greenhouse-gas ratings start with the 2013 model year. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Dodge Viper VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on a Viper

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

Yellow Dodge Viper (fifth generation) coupe, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

The primary plate sits at the base of the driver's side windshield. The door sill carries a label, and the firewall inside the engine compartment has a stamped number. The door jamb sticker is the fourth reference point. Check that the firewall stamp matches the dashboard plate. The VX generation starts with the 2015 model year; the VIN’s 10th character (F for 2015) shows which side of that line a car falls on.

Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge

The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.

FAQ

Common Dodge Viper VIN questions

Which Dodge Viper model years have the most owner complaints?

The 2004 leads with 9, ahead of the 2006 (9) and 1996 (8). Those first two alone make up 22% of the 80 Viper complaints filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales.

How many recalls has the Dodge Viper had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 15 vehicle campaigns for model years 1992–2017, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns. By generation, ZB leads with 6. Then come the SR (5) and VX (3), and a campaign can span two generations.

Which Dodge Viper recalls are high risk?

16V-750 covers an air bag inflator module and how it deploys. It should show as closed on a VIN check.

Which Viper generation am I looking at?

By US model year, the SR is 1992–2002 and the ZB 2003–2010. VX spans 2015–2017. Read the year off the VIN’s 10th character (F is 2015).

What fuel economy does the Dodge Viper get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2015–2017 VX at 14–15 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive, up from 13–15 mpg for the 1992–2002 SR (fueleconomy.gov).

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