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Dodge Viper 2000

The 2000 Dodge Viper has a 8.0 L engine. It gets 14 MPG combined (11 city, 19 highway), per the EPA. 4 recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints are on record.

Two Seaters Rear-wheel (RWD)
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Representative photo of the Viper. It may show a different year or version. Photo: Alexander Migl · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · resized and cropped

Specs

Engine
8,000 cc
10
Cylinders10
TransmissionManual · 6 speeds
DrivetrainRear-wheel (RWD)
Dimensions (L × W × H)4,475 × 1,920 × 1,155 mm (176.2 × 75.6 × 45.5 in)
Wheelbase2,440 mm (96.1 in)
Curb weight1,569 kg (3,459 lb)
Body styleTwo Seaters

Dimensions and weight: median of the 2 versions in Canada's official specifications (NHTSA vPIC). Each version differs slightly.

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Fuel economy (MPG)

🇺🇸 Local data
City
11 MPG
Highway
19 MPG
Combined
14 MPG
Emissions
394 g/km
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Recalls

4 campaigns🇺🇸 Local dataNHTSA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 06E022000 · 2006-03-13 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354.

STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK 01V313000 · 2001-10-04 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

THE CRACKS COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE STEERING RACK FROM THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. SEPARATION OF THE STEERING RACK COULD RESULT IN UNEXPECTED STEERING LOOSENESS AND LAG.

ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL HAVE A FIELD REPAIR KIT INSTALLED, CONSISTING OF LOWER FRAME RAIL REINFORCEMENT GUSSETS AND A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 20, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE INFORMATION WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE 01V120000 · 2001-04-11 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE HARNESS MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

THE 5-POINT RACING HARNESS WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 25, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

CHILD SEAT 00V366000 · 2000-11-09 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.

2 campaigns🇨🇦 CA dataTransport Canada

It may not apply to vehicles sold in your country. Check with your VIN at the source.

Steering 2001221 · 2001-10-25 · Transport Canada
Details

Certain vehicles may experience cracking of the steering rack mounting brackets which could result in unexpected steering looseness and lag. Correction: Dealers will install reinforcement brackets.

Seats And Restraints 2001117 · 2001-04-23 · Transport Canada
Details

On certain vehicles, the optional 5 point racing seat belt may not meet load specification. Correction: Dealers will replace the seat belt assemblies.

Common problems

4 reports🇺🇸 Local data

Reported by owners to the source below. It is not a verdict on this car: it is what people wrote.

SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2004-01-15 · NHTSA

COPY OF REQUEST SENT TO ISO INTERNATIONAL; I HAVE SOME SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUES INCLUDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FRAME SUPPORTING A DODGE VIPER. I HAVE CONTACTED THE REGISTRAR UL LABORATORIES, INCLUDING TODAY, ON 2 OCCASIONS REGARDING THIS PRODUCT. THE FIRST REQUEST FOR INFORMATION WAS IGNORED. THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT O…

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2002-12-09 · NHTSA

WHEN BRAKING THERE IS A GRINDING IN RIGHT FRONT AREA OF VEHICLE AND GOES TO THE RIGHT. TOOK TO DEALER AND DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. PH

STRUCTURE 2002-07-17 · NHTSA

CONVERTIBLE TOP WOULD UNLATCH ITSELF WHILE DRIVING. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

VISIBILITY 2000-07-30 · NHTSA

THE WINDSHIELD WAS ONLY INSTALLED WITH A BEAD OF URETHANE AT THE BOTTOM AND THREE (3) ONE INCH STRIPS AT THE TOP. NO URETHANE AT ALL ON BOTH SIDES. THE WINDSHIELD WAS LOOSE AND NOT MEETING FMVSS 212 AND MAY BE FMVSS 216

Questions

What engine does the 2000 Dodge Viper have?
The 2000 Dodge Viper has a 8.0 L engine.
What is the fuel economy of the 2000 Dodge Viper?
It gets 14 MPG combined (11 city, 19 highway), per the EPA.
Does the 2000 Dodge Viper have recalls?
4 recall campaigns are on record. The latest concerns Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2006-03-13).
What are the common problems of the 2000 Dodge Viper?
4 owners have filed complaints, most often about Suspension,Engine And Engine Cooling,Visibility,Seat Belts,Structure,Unknown Or Other.

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