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ZB platform

2009 Dodge Viper

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2009 Viper.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Manual 6-spd

Classified as a passenger car on the ZB platform, the 2009 Dodge Viper pairs a 6-speed manual transmission with an EPA-rated fuel economy of 13 city and 22 highway mpg for a 16 mpg combined average. Within the model's broader complaint history spanning 1992 to 2016, the Viper hit its lowest reported issues in 2001 with a single complaint and its highest in 2002 with 12. Because the 2009 model falls well after this documented peak in complaints, it occupies a more mature, settled phase of the platform's reliability lifecycle.

Model year201720162015201420132010200920082006

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque80-100 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy13/22/16 mpgEPA · 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 05038041AA. Note the factory spark plug is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter05038041AA
Engine air filter05038070AA
Spark plug68304015AA discontinued
BatteryBB34F101AA
Front wiper blades68166572AA alt 68166573AA
Serpentine belt05037862AE
Thermostat05037173AA alt 05037344AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionManual 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length175.6 in
Overall width75.2 in
Overall height47.6 in
Wheelbase98.8 in
Curb weight3448 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)49/51

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined13 / 22 / 16 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

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.

3.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.60 sec — 2009 SRT10 Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2009SRT10 Coupe 8.4L V103.60 sec11.80 sec600 hpRWD
2008SRT10 ACR Coupe 8.4L V103.40 sec11.80 sec600 hpRWD
2008SRT10 Coupe 8.4L V103.50 sec11.60 sec600 hpRWD
2008SRT10 Roadster 8.4L V103.50 sec11.60 sec600 hpRWD
2008SRT10 Roadster 8.4L V103.70 sec11.70 sec600 hpRWD
2008SRT10 Roadster 8.4L V103.90 sec11.90 sec600 hpRWD
2010SRT10 Roadster 8.4L V103.70 sec12.00 sec600 hpRWD

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 firing order is 1-10-9-4-3-6-5-8-7-2.

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts55 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs9 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts80-100 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub240 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-10-9-4-3-6-5-8-7-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerChampion
Spark Plug TypeRE10PMC5
Spark Plug Gap0.050 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Group Number34
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test15, Do not allow pressure to exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief16-21 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature185 °F
Engine Compression100

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle85 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.040; Rear: 0.040 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0004 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0014 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.256 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.264 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.181 in
Rotor Finish15-80 μin

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
133 ft. lbs., Step 2: 4533 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 at 102,000 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 miBrake 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 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 18,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (lubricate)
Every 36,000 miClutch Hydraulic System (drain & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
At 102,000 miSpark Plug Wires (replace) · Spark Plugs (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 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.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
20
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 20 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
91002262023-09-15Electrical SystemConnector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
91002262023-09-15Electrical SystemConnector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
90040092021-04-07Power TrainTransmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles…
23-015-202020-04-30EquipmentDisinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
08-049-202020-04-22Electrical SystemCharging 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.
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Vehicles with shared specs

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Reference guides

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

Frequently asked

Does the 2009 Viper have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Viper get?

EPA figures are 13 city / 22 highway / 16 combined mpg.