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Dodge Viper 2001

The 2001 Dodge Viper has a 8.0 L engine. It gets 13 MPG combined (10 city, 19 highway), per the EPA. 3 recall campaigns and 1 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)4,490 × 1,920 × 1,155 mm (176.8 × 75.6 × 45.5 in)
Wheelbase2,440 mm (96.1 in)
Curb weight1,558 kg (3,435 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
10 MPG
Highway
19 MPG
Combined
13 MPG
Emissions
425 g/km
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Recalls

3 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.

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.

1 campaign🇨🇦 CA dataTransport Canada

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

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

1 report🇺🇸 Local data

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

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2020-05-18 · NHTSA

THE FUEL TANK LEAKS AT THE FILL NECK WHEN YOU FILL CAR PAST 3/4 FULL. IT LEAKS BOTH WHEN DRIVING AND WHEN PARKED. THE FUEL LEAKS DOWN THE FRAME AND EXHAUST PIPE TO THE GROUND. IN 2001-2002 DODGE HIRE A DIFFERENT (CHEAPER) COMPANY TO MAKE THEIR FUEL TANKS. AS A RESULT THEY LEAK AT TANK WHERE FILLER NECK ATTACHES. DODGE…

Questions

What engine does the 2001 Dodge Viper have?
The 2001 Dodge Viper has a 8.0 L engine.
What is the fuel economy of the 2001 Dodge Viper?
It gets 13 MPG combined (10 city, 19 highway), per the EPA.
Does the 2001 Dodge Viper have recalls?
3 recall campaigns are on record. The latest concerns Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2006-03-13).
What are the common problems of the 2001 Dodge Viper?
1 owners have filed complaints, most often about Fuel/Propulsion System.

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