Reliability on Gen 3
- Thread starter Trekk
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very reliable.
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My 2006, except for the occasional window regulator issue, that a number of us have experienced, that has been discussed in a number of threads, has been bullet proof. It may be more reliable than a Honda Civic. Personally, I would not rely on a Honda Civic for anything other than being a death trap if hit by a Ram pickup truck.
Thanks for the input, I read about the window regulator issue online did not really understand what it was. Gonna search on the forum about it.
Phun70
VCA Venom Member
I think you would be surprised how reliable these cars are. I would say more reliable than a Honda, and I own and operate an auto repair shop. You couldn't give me a Honda. My 2c.
swexlin
Viper Owner
I was about to say, a friend of mine at my gym is a Honda tech at a local dealership, and he can tell you Honda stories all day.
I think you'll find the Viper, like most Mopars, has a couple of nagging little issues, but overall reliability is high, assuming the car has been and continues to be properly maintained.
I think you'll find the Viper, like most Mopars, has a couple of nagging little issues, but overall reliability is high, assuming the car has been and continues to be properly maintained.
as far as Im concerned these snakes are bullit proof compared to other exotics..
clutch job on my viper..parts plus labor=$1000
clutch job on my nsx...parts plus labor=$3000
Abused the hell out of the stock Viper clutch..Probally 300 1/4 mile passes and 100 street races and the stock clutch lasted for 7 years...
nsx clutch. Drag raced her 3 times after installing a clutch two years prior and BAM..needs new clutch.
Vipers are amazingly bullit proof.
clutch job on my viper..parts plus labor=$1000
clutch job on my nsx...parts plus labor=$3000
Abused the hell out of the stock Viper clutch..Probally 300 1/4 mile passes and 100 street races and the stock clutch lasted for 7 years...
nsx clutch. Drag raced her 3 times after installing a clutch two years prior and BAM..needs new clutch.
Vipers are amazingly bullit proof.
It's good to know, honestly people I know have a bad image of this car having reliability issues. Wherever I read seemed like the car is very reliable. I said best place to ask is here in the forums, and the feedbacks here are very positive and make me more confident is purchasing it.
Thank you
Thank you
ghengishahn
Viper Owner
Trekk before I bought my 03 in April I called the local Dodge dealer and asked to speak to their one and only Viper tech. I went out to meet him personally. He essentially confirmed what you heard on the forums. The Viper is very reliable. He rarely works on one except for maintenance. He did note the window lift regulator as a weak area. I had mine break about a month after I bought and my Viper only has 5000 miles on it at the time. So it is not only weak point but very susceptable to failing. And it is expensive to have the dealer fix because the part is like $800. I assume it is made in low volume. On the other hand if you are half way mechanical you can repair the existing part. I did for about 5 buck of parts and my labor.
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