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ZD platform

2017 Dodge Viper

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Viper.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Manual 6-spd

The 2017 Dodge Viper is a passenger‑car built on the ZD platform and paired with a manual six‑speed transmission, with EPA fuel‑economy ratings of 12 city, 19 combined, and 14 highway mpg. Its powertrain and chassis carry forward the lineage that generated the highest complaint count of 12 in 2002 and the lowest of one in 2001 across the 1992‑2016 model years. Because the 2017 model year falls outside the documented complaint window, its reliability cannot be assessed against those historical figures.

Model year201720162015201420132010200920082006

Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy12/19/14 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 Note the factory spark plug is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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
Tire sizeNSOEM · verified
Wheel / rimNS inOEM · 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 / 19 / 14 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.

3.3–3.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.30 sec — 2017 ACR Extreme Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
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
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
2015GTC Coupe 8.4L V103.40 sec11.50 sec645 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-10-9-4-3-6-5-8-7-2.

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.6 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)4.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)122.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)30.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug20.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts8.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug15.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug15.0 ft-lbs
Driveshaft Flange to Transmission28.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug22.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub207.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

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

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number34
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca
Standard BCI Group Number90
Standard BCI Cranking Performance590 cca

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness0.040 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Vented Rotor Maximum Scoring DepthStamped on rotor
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1175
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Tighten oil pan bolts 1, 15-21 ft. lbs. Step 2: Tighten oil pan bolts 16 - 19 106 in lbs. Step 3: Run the transmission to oil pan bolts in finger tight. Step 4: Tighten transmission to oil pan bolts to 2115–21 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 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) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 18,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Parking Brake System (adjust)
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.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
94
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

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 94 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

Does the 2017 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 12 city / 19 highway / 14 combined mpg.