Model year guide

2005 Dodge Viper

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2005 Dodge Viper is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.

2005 Dodge Viper — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2005 Dodge Viper at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined13 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2005 Dodge Viper recalls 1

Seat Belts:pretensioner NHTSA Campaign #19V885000 · manufacturer #VE4 · 12/12/2019

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.

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2005 Dodge Viper MPG & running costs

Combined13 mpg
City11 mpg
Highway19 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$6,300
EPA size classTwo Seaters
TransmissionManual 6-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$19,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2005 Dodge Viper costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$31,500
Fuel only$31,500
Per mile$0.42

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2005 Dodge Viper trims & engines on record

Trims
SRT-10 · Base
Engines
8.3L 10-cyl

2005 Dodge Viper vehicles on record

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2005 Dodge Viper — frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Dodge Viper have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2005 Dodge Viper. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2005 Dodge Viper get?

The 2005 Dodge Viper has a U.S. EPA estimate of 13 mpg combined (11 city / 19 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.