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ZD platform

2014 Dodge Viper

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 Viper.

The 2014 Dodge Viper rides on the ZD platform, situating this model year within the nameplate’s 1992–2016 production run. Reliability data records four total owner complaints and two recalls, with the electrical system drawing the most reports. Set against the model’s recorded extremes of twelve complaints in 2002 and a single complaint in 2001, that total places 2014 well below the peak and nearer the lower end of the observed range, signaling a comparatively calm period in the Viper’s reliability history. Researchers can therefore treat this year as a lower-complaint reference within a lineage that has seen notably higher owner-reported issue volume.

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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 90 · 590 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 Note the factory spark plug is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 90 · 590 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter05038041AA
Engine air filter05038070AA
Spark plug68304015AA discontinued
BatteryBBT5F001AA
Front wiper blades68166573AA alt 68166572AA
Thermostat05037173AA alt 05037344AA

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.

3.3–3.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.30 sec — 2017 ACR Extreme Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2015GTC Coupe 8.4L V103.40 sec11.50 sec645 hpRWD
2016ACR Coupe 8.4L V103.30 sec11.50 sec645 hpRWD
2016ACR (track setup) Coupe 8.4L V103.40 sec11.50 sec645 hpRWD
2016ACR Coupe 8.4L V103.50 sec11.50 sec645 hpRWD
2016ACR Coupe 8.4L V103.50 sec11.60 sec645 hpRWD
2016ACR Coupe 8.4L V103.60 sec11.70 sec645 hpRWD
2017ACR Extreme Coupe 8.4L V103.30 sec11.50 sec645 hpRWD
2017Vooodoo II Special Edition ACR Coupe 8.4L V103.60 sec11.70 sec645 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.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts80-100 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub207 ft-lbs

Ignition

Spark Plug ManufacturerChampion
Spark Plug TypeRE10PMC5
Spark Plug Gap0.050 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.00 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Standard BCI Group Number90
Standard BCI Cranking Performance590 cca

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.

The 2014 Dodge Viper represents a mid-cycle refresh within the fifth-generation model run, and its federal record reflects a period of relative stability. Complaints held steady at four—matching 2013 and only slightly above the three reported in 2015—while recalls remained at two, consistent with the prior year and double the single recall issued in 2015. The volume of technical service bulletins (TSBs) dipped modestly from 151 in 2013 to 146 in 2014, still far above earlier generations, suggesting ongoing refinement of known issues rather than new systemic flaws. Unlike the first-year spike in 2013, the 2014 data shows no concentration in any single complaint area, with only one report each across electrical, engine, structure, and airbag categories—none involving crashes or fires. This pattern implies that initial teething problems were largely addressed by 2014, yet the persistently high TSB count indicates that owners should still prioritize documented service history. On balance, the 2014 Viper emerges as a sound used purchase within its generation, provided maintenance records are thorough.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
146
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
4
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 4 complaints on record, top 4 components.

Electrical System1
Engine1
Structure1
Air Bags1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

15V178000Structure:Body:DoorReported 27/03/2015

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured October 1, 2012, to February 6, 2014. Moisture may get into the door switch, resulting in the driver or passenger door… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door handle assemblies and top covers, free of charge. The recall began on July 10, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler…

15V461000Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.Reported 23/07/2015

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and… Remedy: Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 146 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
31-001-25 REV. B2025-08-16StructureAluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…
31-001-25 REV. A2025-08-14StructureAluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…
31-001-252025-08-13StructureAluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…
31-001-242024-07-24Structure"Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…
S14080003842024-01-10Electrical SystemStart Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State…

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
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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 2014 Viper have open recalls?

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