The 2008 Dodge Viper's elevated safety profile includes 0 recall campaigns and 2 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2008 Dodge Viper has accumulated 2 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine and engine cooling leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine And Engine Cooling1

02Electrical System1

2 total across 1 model years (2008–2008)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Dodge Viper Fuel Economy

16mpg combined

13city

22hwy

$5,100/yr

At 16 MPG combined, the 2008 Dodge Viper delivers consistent fuel economy whether you pick from 2 different setups. Budget accordingly.

By Trim

Viper Convertible - Manual 6-spd

16mpg

8.4L 10-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

13 city22 hwy~$5,100/yr-1/10 Poor

Viper Coupe - Manual 6-spd

16mpg

8.4L 10-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

13 city22 hwy~$5,100/yr-1/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 2008 Dodge Viper

31States

41%in top 3

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 15% of listings are there. But with 31 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

TXTexas

2315%

ILIllinois

2215%

FLFlorida

1711%

NCNorth Carolina

96%

MOMissouri

85%

AZArizona

64%

OHOhio

64%

CACalifornia

64%

PAPennsylvania

53%

DEDelaware

43%

INIndiana

43%

WAWashington

43%

WIWisconsin

43%

GAGeorgia

43%

DC3

MI3

MD2

MN2

NE2

NH2

NJ2

NV2

NY2

KY2

MA1

MT1

VT1

OK1

KS1

CT1

TN1

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2008.

2008 Dodge Viper Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2008 Dodge Viper a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2008 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 2008 Dodge Viper?

The 2008 Dodge Viper is EPA-rated at 16 MPG combined, consistent regardless of trim. See the fuel economy breakdown for city and highway splits.

What are common problems with the 2008 Dodge Viper?

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING problems top the list with 2 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.