With 0 recalls and 12 complaints, the 2002 Dodge Viper rates as low on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2002 Dodge Viper's biggest weak point? ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. It leads 12 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Engine And Engine Cooling2

02Power Train2

03Tires1

04Engine And Engine Cooling,equipment1

05Engine And Engine Cooling,power Train1

12 total across 1 model years (2002–2002)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Dodge Viper Fuel Economy

13mpg combined

10city

19hwy

$5,850/yr

The 2002 Dodge Viper delivers 13 MPG combined, consistent across 2 configurations. Straightforward efficiency.

By Trim

Viper Convertible - Manual 6-spd

13mpg

8.0L 10-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

10 city19 hwy~$5,850/yr-1/10 Poor

Viper Coupe - Manual 6-spd

13mpg

8.0L 10-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

10 city19 hwy~$5,850/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2002 Dodge Viper

30States

40%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (20%), but the remaining listings are spread across 29 other states nationwide.

TXTexas

3720%

ILIllinois

2212%

FLFlorida

148%

PAPennsylvania

105%

CACalifornia

95%

DEDelaware

74%

MOMissouri

74%

AZArizona

74%

OHOhio

74%

NCNorth Carolina

74%

MIMichigan

63%

WAWashington

53%

WIWisconsin

53%

INIndiana

42%

UT3

NE3

NJ3

NV3

NY3

TN3

OK3

GA2

OR2

CO2

KY2

DC2

MA1

MD1

VT1

NM1

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2002.

2002 Dodge Viper Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2002 Dodge Viper a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2002 Dodge Viper. On the safety front, there are no open recalls on record, which is a positive sign. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

What's the gas mileage of the 2002 Dodge Viper?

The 2002 Dodge Viper is EPA-rated at 13 MPG combined, consistent regardless of trim. See the fuel economy breakdown for city and highway splits.

What are common problems with the 2002 Dodge Viper?

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING problems top the list with 12 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.