1998 Dodge Viper Review

1998 Dodge Viper is a Convertible 2-dr style car measuring 175.10 in length and 43.90 in height. Made in United States, 1998 Dodge Viper has 2 trims priced by the manufacturer at 64,000 with just total of 4 recalls in the past 1998 Dodge Viper. It’s seating 2 people with 2 doors and a rank size of 19.00 gallon. The engine is 8.0L V10 OHV 20V and uses 12 of gasoline in the city and 12 on highways.

Make: Dodge
Model: Viper
Trims Available: 2
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR
Engine: 8.0L V10 OHV 20V
Transmission: 6M
Driveline: RWD
Seats: 2
MSRP: $64,000 USD
MPG: 12 City / 21 HWY
Tires: 275/40R17
Tank Size: 19 gallon

Dodge Viper 1998 Trims

1998 Dodge Viper RT/10

Engine: 8.0L V10 OHV 20V
Transmission: 6M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR
Seating: 2
MPG: 12 City / 21 HWY

1998 Dodge Viper GTS

Engine: 8.0L V10 OHV 20V
Transmission: 6M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 2
MPG: 12 City / 21 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • 1B3ER65E0WV400429
  • 1B3ER65E0WV400527
  • 1B3ER65E0WV401192
  • 1B3ER65E0WV401287
  • 1B3ER65E2WV401291
  • 1B3ER65E2WV401341
  • 1B3ER65E3WV400456
  • 1B3ER65E3WV400537
  • 1B3ER65E4WV401261
  • 1B3ER65E4WV401390
  • 1B3ER65E6WV400421
  • 1B3ER65E6WV400497
  • 1B3ER65E7WV401349
  • 1B3ER65E9WV401191
  • 1B3ER65E9WV401255
  • 1B3ER65EXWV401216
  • 1B3ER65E7WV401254
  • 1B3ER65E9WV401126
  • 1B3ER65E4WV401194
  • 1B3ER65E8WV401327
  • 1B3ER65E4WV400417
  • 1B3ER65E8WV400422
  • 1B3ER65E8WV401117

Safety & Recalls

Recall 01V312000 started on /Date(1002168000000-0400)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USED EXTENSIVELY IN TRACK TYPE RACING EVENTS AND SUBJECTED TO AGGRESSIVE DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD EXPERIENCE CRACKS AT THE WELDS OF THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTING BRACKET.

Consequence: THE CRACKS COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO METAL FATIGUE AND DISLODGING OF THE DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTING BRACKET FROM THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. SEPARATION OF THE DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTING BRACKET COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND REINFORCE THE VEHICLE'S FRAME. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 20, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall 01V313000 started on /Date(1002168000000-0400)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USED EXTENSIVELY IN TRACK TYPE RACING EVENTS AND SUBJECTED TO AGGRESSIVE DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD EXPERIENCECRACKING OF THE STEERING RACK MOUNTING BRACKETS.

Consequence: THE CRACKS COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE STEERING RACK FROM THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. SEPARATION OF THE STEERING RACK COULD RESULT IN UNEXPECTED STEERING LOOSENESS AND LAG.

Remedy: ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL HAVE A FIELD REPAIR KIT INSTALLED, CONSISTING OF LOWER FRAME RAIL REINFORCEMENT GUSSETS AND A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 20, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE INFORMATION WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall 01V120000 started on /Date(986961600000-0400)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RACING OPTION (ACR OR GT2). THE 5-POINT RACING SEAT BELT HARNESS, WHICH IS OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ON THE VIPER MAY NOT MEET THE VOLUNTARY LOAD SPECIFICATIONS SET FORTH BY THE FIA (FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE L'AUTOMOBILE).

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE HARNESS MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy: THE 5-POINT RACING HARNESS WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 25, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall 06E022000 started on /Date(1142226000000-0500)/.

Summary: CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL. WHEN SUBJECT TO VERY COLD TEMPERATURES, AN INTERNAL SEAL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD LOSE FLEXIBILITY AND MAY CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK.

Consequence: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354.

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If you consider used 1998 Dodge Viper look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 1998 Dodge Viper’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 12 miles, which is lower then 1997 Dodge Viper.

The 1998 Dodge Viper is RWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 1998 Dodge Viper so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 1998 Dodge Viper is lower than $32,000.

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0
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