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SR platform

1993 Dodge Viper Coupe, Roadster

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1993 Viper Coupe, Roadster.

Transmission Manual 6-spd

The 1993 Dodge Viper arrived in both Coupe and Roadster form on Dodge's SR platform, pairing a six-speed manual transmission with fuel economy figures that reflected its uncompromising character—just 12 city and 20 highway mpg for a combined 15. With only two owner complaints on record and a single recall, this debut-year model carries a notably thin reliability dossier, though the fact that the top complaint area falls under "Structure" rather than powertrain or drivetrain is worth noting for anyone assessing long-term ownership risk. For researchers, the 1993 model year represents a relatively clean baseline in the Viper's early reliability history, suggesting that while the platform was raw and purpose-built, it did not generate the volume of systemic issues that might be expected of a first-year low-volume performance car.

Model year19991998199719961995199419931992

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy12/20/15 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 05281090AB. Note the factory fuel filter, front wiper blades and thermostat are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter05281090AB
Engine air filter05245265AE
Fuel filter04708317 discontinued
Spark plug68304020AA
BatteryBB78F101AA
Front wiper blades04642532 discontinued
Thermostat53041078AC discontinued · alt 05245231

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionManual 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length175.2 in
Overall width76 in
Overall height44.1 in
Wheelbase96.5 in
Curb weight3477 lb

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined12 / 20 / 15 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miBrake Line (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 22,500 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Suspension Ball Joint (lubricate) · Tie Rod (lubricate) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 30,000 miClutch Hydraulic System (drain & refill) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 52,500 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 1993 Dodge Viper Coupe, Roadster dominate in one area — the structure, 1 of 2 reports (50%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 1 recall campaigns target the structure, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the structure pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
14
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
2
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.

Structure1
Visibility1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

06E022000Service Brakes, HydraulicReported 13/03/2006

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA… Remedy: 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 14 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
31-001-162016-03-04StructureDo Not Apply Corrosion Protection On Sheet Molding Compound (SMC) Plastic Panels This…
R2118796A2016-02-26Engine And Engine CoolingValve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
0101032003-01-01Power TrainTRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH KIT. GPOP - ISSUE REVIEW SYSTEM. *TT
0816981998-04-17EquipmentINFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK
2359971997-11-28StructureCONCERN WITH CORROSION ON/AROUND ROCKER PANEL SCREWS OR ON ROCKER PANEL. *NLM

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 1993 Viper Coupe, Roadster have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Viper Coupe, Roadster get?

EPA figures are 12 city / 20 highway / 15 combined mpg.