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ZB platform

2004 Dodge Viper

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2004 Viper.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2004 Dodge Viper is a passenger car constructed on the ZB platform, representing one of the middle production years within a model lineage spanning from 1992 to 2016. With 9 total owner complaints recorded, this model year falls well below the model's peak complaint level of 12 in 2002, placing it among the more dependable iterations in the Viper's history. The primary concerns center on Air Bags, accompanied by 2 recalls requiring attention during any potential acquisition. Despite these issues, the 2004 Viper still demonstrates notably lower owner dissatisfaction than most years within its extensive production span, making it a comparatively solid choice among Viper model years, though careful inspection of the Air Bag system remains essential.

Model year2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2010 2009 2008 2004

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque80-100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 34 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 05281090AB. Note the factory engine air filter, fuel filter and spark plug are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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.

Battery groupBCI 34 · 600 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP275-35ZR18: REAR: P345-30ZR19OEM · verified

Wheel / rim10; Rear: 13 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	05281090AB
Engine air filter	05037294AB discontinued
Fuel filter	05290801AB discontinued
Spark plug	68304022AA discontinued
Battery	BB34F101AA
Front wiper blades	68166572AA alt 68166573AA
Serpentine belt	05037206AE
Thermostat	05037173AA alt 05037344AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	174.4 in
Overall width	75.2 in
Overall height	47.6 in
Wheelbase	98 in
Curb weight	3408 lb
Track (front / rear)	61.8 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	48/52

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Viper of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

3.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.90 sec — 2004 SRT10 Roadster

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2004	SRT10 Roadster 8.3L V10	3.90 sec	11.77 sec	500 hp	RWD
2003	SRT10 Roadster 8.3L V10	3.90 sec	12.10 sec	500 hp	RWD
2003	SRT10 Roadster 8.3L V10	4.00 sec	12.40 sec	500 hp	RWD
2005	SRT10 Roadster 8.3L V10	4.00 sec	12.10 sec	500 hp	RWD
2006	SRT10 Coupe 8.3L V10	3.80 sec	12.10 sec	510 hp	RWD
2006	SRT10 Coupe 8.3L V10	3.90 sec	12.10 sec	510 hp	RWD
2006	SRT10 Coupe 8.3L V10	4.00 sec	12.50 sec	510 hp	RWD
2006	SRT10 Coupe 8.3L V10	4.00 sec	12.00 sec	510 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 80-100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts	55 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	25.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	17 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

80-100 ft-lbs

Ignition

Spark Plug Manufacturer	Champion
Spark Plug Type	RC12ECC
Spark Plug Gap	0.033-0.038 in
Spark Plug Torque	20.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	ND 8 oil
Oil Capacity	6.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	34
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	600 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	16-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	185 °F
Injector Primary Resistance	13-16 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression	100 Minimum psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	85 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	100 ft-lbs / 85 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0004 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.0014 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.256 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.264 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	1.181 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

20 ft. lbs., Step 2: 50

20 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat M8 Bolts with a suitable locking and seal adhesive. Coat threads with clean engine oil. · Bolts 1-12

1	35.0 ft. lbs.	35 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees; Bolts A-H	90 degrees
1	6.0 ft. lbs.	6 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi; coolant every 6,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 6,000 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 6,000 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 12,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 18,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Suspension Ball Joint (lubricate)
At 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	PCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plug Wires (replace)

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 required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter 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 needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The 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.

The 2004 Viper records nine complaints, two recalls, one investigation, and 27 TSBs — placing it squarely in the middle of the 2003–2006 cluster where complaints range from six to nine, recalls from two to four, and TSBs from 25 to 34. Complaint focus centers on air bags (two reports) and suspension components (three reports across steering/suspension and suspension categories), with one crash complaint and no fire complaints reported; the data does not specify root causes for these issues. Compared to the prior generation (1992–2001), which saw higher TSB volumes (21–43) and more frequent recalls (one to four annually), the 2003+ models show a moderated but persistent pattern of low-volume regulatory activity. The 2004 model year does not stand out as a peak or trough — it mirrors 2006 exactly on complaints, recalls, and investigations, and its TSB count is only marginally higher. For a buyer, this indicates a representative example of the generation rather than a problematic or exceptionally clean vintage. Takeaway: the 2004 Viper is a typical year to buy within its generation — neither a standout risk nor a standout bargain based on the federal record.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

1 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 9 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags2

Steering,Suspension1

Suspension,Air Bags1

Suspension1

Electrical System1

Engine & Engine Cooling1

Structure1

Service Brakes, Hydraulic,Power Train1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

15V046000Air Bags:FrontalReported 28/01/2015

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured January 9, 2001, to March 28, 2003, 2002-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 13, 2001, to May 23… Remedy: Chrysler dealers will replace the air bag control module and side impact sensors as required, free of charge. This recall remedy was applied during earlier recall campaigns of…

13V040000Air BagsReported 06/02/2013

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured from November 1, 2001, through June 30, 2004. A component in the air bag control module may fail causing the front airbags and/or… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. An interim notification iwas sent to owners on March 18, 2013. The recall began on March 26…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 27 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
102290	2024-12-18	Air Bags	MODULE KIT - OCCUPANT RESTRAINT
9004275	2020-07-22	Electrical System	KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC…
9004275	2020-07-22	Electrical System	KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC…
23-015-20	2020-04-30	Equipment	Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
08-049-20	2020-04-22	Electrical System	Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin…

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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VIN

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Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 34 battery ZB-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 05281090AB Engine air filter 05037294AB Fuel filter 05290801AB Spark plug 68304022AA

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2004 Viper have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.