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ZD platform

2015 Dodge Viper

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Viper.

Transmission Manual 6-spd

The 2015 Dodge Viper is built on the ZD platform and pairs with a six-speed manual transmission, with an 11.0-quart engine oil capacity specified at 0W-40 viscosity and EPA fuel economy ratings of 12 mpg city, 21 highway, and 15 combined. Set against the model's complaint history covering 1992 through 2016, the 2015 model year logged just three owner complaints and a single recall—placing it well below the 2002 peak of 12 complaints and only slightly above the 2001 low of 1. The top complaint areas, electrical system and structure, surface as isolated issues rather than systemic patterns, leaving the 2015 as a notably clean data point within the Viper's broader reliability record.

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Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity11.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-40OEM · verified
EPA fuel economy12/21/15 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 Note the factory spark plug is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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
BatteryBBT5F001AA
Front wiper blades68166572AA alt 68166573AA
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 width76.4 in
Overall height49.2 in
Wheelbase98.8 in
Curb weight3300 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)50/50

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined12 / 21 / 15 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.

3.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.40 sec — 2015 GTC 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.

This engine holds 11.0 qt of 0W-40 engine oil, SAE 75W · Synthetic in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-10-9-4-3-6-5-8-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilSAE 75W · Synthetic
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.0 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity16.0
Engine Oilsynthetic · 0W-40
Engine Oil Capacity11.0 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity16.0 gallons
Manual Transmission FluidATF+4

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission28.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub207 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub Bearing Housing BoltsInstall a new hub nut. ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-10-9-4-3-6-5-8-7-2

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity16.2 lbs
Standard BCI Group Number34
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief16-21 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature185 °F
Engine CompressionAll gasoline 100 psi / Max Variation 1 psi

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.040; Rear: 0.040 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.181; Rear: 1.181
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.0004
Maximum Rotor Runout0.001

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1175

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 96,000 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 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 18,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 24,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 90,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
Every 96,000 miSpark 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.

The 2015 Dodge Viper sits within the fifth-generation run (20132016), a period marked by a dramatic surge in technical service bulletins—146 for 2015, consistent with 146 in 2014 and 151 in 2013—indicating extensive manufacturer-documented service guidance, yet actual owner complaints remained low across these years. Recalls in this generation peaked at 2 for 2013, 2014, and 2016, while the 2015 model records just 1 recall, the lowest in the entire generation, alongside only 3 complaints (all electrical-related, with no crash or fire incidents). This places 2015 at a favorable point in the generation’s arc, where the high TSB volume suggests proactive issue identification rather than widespread failures, and the minimal recall and complaint counts imply fewer unresolved problems compared to its siblings. The data does not specify root causes for the single recall or the electrical complaints, but the overall pattern points to a well-sorted year. For a buyer, the 2015 Viper represents a compelling choice within the generation, offering the lowest recall exposure and very limited reported issues, provided one stays current with the extensive service bulletins.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
146
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
3
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 3 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Electrical System,Structure1
Electrical System1
Electrical System,Seats1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

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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Vehicles with shared specs

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 Viper take?

11.0 qt of Full synthetic 0W-40 or equivalent engine oil, per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 Viper 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 get?

EPA figures are 12 city / 21 highway / 15 combined mpg.