# Dodge Viper (fifth generation, VX I) buying guide

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Buying guide · 2013 to 2017 · Updated Oct 1, 2026

The last Viper is a hand-built 640 hp V10 coupe, and 2013 and 2014 cars carry an engine-contamination notice, so the model year matters more than the trim.

**Median asking price: $257,438** (Across 44 live listings)

- Asking prices: $150,890 to $800,589, middle half $190k to $500k
- For sale: 44
- Lowest price: $150,890
- Model years: 2013 to 2017
- Versions for sale: 4

## The fifth-generation Viper as a used buy

The fifth-generation Viper ran from 2013 to 2017, and the engine history of the car in front of you matters more than its trim. A notice from NHTSA covers about 1,100 cars from 2013 and 2014 whose cylinder blocks may have been contaminated with debris, so check that before anything else.

It came back for 2013 after a short break, first badged SRT Viper, then renamed Dodge Viper for 2015. Production ended in 2017 when the Conner Assembly Plant closed for good. [AutoTrader.ca](https://www.autotrader.ca/editorial/expert-reviews/dodge/viper/used-vehicle-review-dodge-srt-viper-2013-2017/) calls this the largest and friendliest Viper cabin so far, with a bigger floor pan and seats that move through a wider range, height included.

Every car is a two-seat coupe with Bluetooth, navigation and a premium stereo. To see what is listed, start with our [used Dodge Viper listings](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/dodge/viper), or look at the older cars in the [fourth-generation guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides/dodge/viper-gen-4).

## fifth-generation Viper years and versions

The hand-built 8.4L V10 makes 640 hp and 600 lb-ft, with a Tremec six-speed manual on every car. A slight rise to 645 hp came in 2015, the year the name changed. [CarBuzz](https://carbuzz.com/cars/dodge/viper/generations/) lists the 2013 updates as a claimed 50% stiffer chassis, a carbon fiber and aluminum body, stability control, Pirelli P Zero tires and Brembo brakes.

The range started as a base SRT Viper and an upscale GTS. The GTS adds a dual-mode suspension and Nappa leather and Alcantara trim. See the [GTS Coupe market](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/dodge-viper-gen-v-gts-coupe) and the [base Viper Coupe market](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/dodge-viper-gen-v-base-coupe) for cars on sale. The Time Attack package arrived for 2014, and TA 2.0 followed for 2015 with a larger rear wing and fiberglass racing seats. The GTC launched in 2015 with the 1-of-1 customization program, which offers 8,000 paint colors, 24,000 hand-applied stripes and ten wheel options, so compare a car against its original spec. Our [GTC Coupe page](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/dodge-viper-gen-v-gtc-coupe) covers those.

The ACR adds a carbon fiber body kit, carbon ceramic brakes, adjustable Bilstein dampers and an Extreme Aero Package. The 2017 specials were the 1:28 Edition ACR, limited to 28 units, and the GTS-R Commemorative Edition ACR, limited to 100. Find them on the [ACR Coupe page](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/dodge-viper-gen-v-acr-coupe).

On years, [CarsCounsel](https://carscounsel.com/dodge-viper-best-worst-years/) rates 2014 to 2017 among the best Viper years and says to approach 2013 carefully. It also names the 2015 GTS the best modern alternative.

## fifth-generation Viper versions for sale now

Every version in our latest scan, most listed first. Each links to its own page with deal analysis and market history.

| Version | Model years | For sale | Median price |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Viper GTC Coupe](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/dodge-viper-gen-v-gtc-coupe) | 2016-2017 | 14 | $479,700 |
| [Viper GTS Coupe](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/dodge-viper-gen-v-gts-coupe) | 2013-2017 | 14 | $189,670 |
| [Viper ACR Coupe](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/dodge-viper-gen-v-acr-coupe) | 2016-2017 | 9 | $548,076 |
| [Viper Coupe](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/dodge-viper-gen-v-base-coupe) | 2013-2014 | 7 | $180,145 |

## Common fifth-generation Viper problems

The engine items come first, since they carry the largest bills.

### Engine debris and failure

Some owners, typically of earlier cars, have had engine failures, often under warranty, theorized to come from bad rod bearings or manufacturing debris. AutoTrader.ca sees failure as relatively rare against total sales and more likely at lower miles. Separately, NHTSA's customer satisfaction notice says the block may have been contaminated on about 1,100 cars from 2013 and 2014.

### Debris notice remedy

The remedy is an oil, oil filter and air filter change with the filter analyzed. If debris turns up, the engine and oil cooler components are replaced, so ask for the analysis result on any 2013 or 2014 car.

### Oil consumption through the MUA hose

Under rare conditions, high-speed right-hand cornering at light throttle and high rpm can force oil into the Make Up Air hose. The fix is an updated oil management system with a new valve cover assembly, a relocated MUA fitting and a new baffle.

### Early clutch and shift complaints

First-year 2013 cars drew complaints of rough transmission shifting and premature clutch wear, CarsCounsel reports. A leaking clutch slave cylinder in the bellhousing makes the pedal soft, and the repair is not overly involved or expensive.

### Water pump failure

Some Vipers had water pump problems that could lead to overheating. [Exotic Car Hacks](https://www.exoticcarhacks.com/buyers-guides/dodge-viper-fifth-generation-buyers-guide/) puts replacement at $380 to $750.

### Sagging doors

Door hinges sagged on earlier Vipers, and this generation uses a similar design. A door that drops when opened is the sign.

### A/C vacuum leak

A vacuum leak can make the A/C switch itself to defrost mode during acceleration.

## What to check on a used fifth-generation Viper

Start with the engine, then work outward.

- Book a pre-purchase inspection with a Viper-trained dealer technician and have the car put on a hoist.
- Ask whether the engine has ever been replaced, and look into extended powertrain warranty coverage.
- Read the oil dipstick immediately after pulling it, without wiping and reinserting, on level ground after the car has sat.
- Check the oil cooler lines, coolant lines, transmission and rear differential for leaks.
- Ask whether a 2013 or 2014 car had the oil contamination and oil consumption remedies, and ask for the paperwork, including the filter analysis.
- Press the clutch pedal and note any softness, which points to a leaking slave cylinder.
- Check body panel alignment and paint for poorly repaired damage.
- Open and close both doors and inspect the weather-stripping for sag.
- Run the A/C during hard acceleration and watch for it switching to defrost.
- Ask for full service records and check the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup for open campaigns.

## fifth-generation Viper running costs

AutoTrader.ca advises assuming a used Viper needs a clutch, brakes and tires, all expensive to replace, and says to fit factory-size and factory-spec performance tires.

Exotic Car Hacks quotes $2,500 to $7,000 for piston ring replacement or an engine rebuild, and around $2,400 for an oil management system or MUA relocation. Our [Viper price guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/dodge/viper) shows what these cars cost to buy.

## fifth-generation Viper recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for 2013 to 2017 Vipers. The most serious: moisture in the door switch on 2013 to 2014 cars, which could let a door open while moving, and inaccurate seat position sensors on 2013 to 2014 cars that could make the frontal airbags deploy at lower velocity than designed. Two 2016 campaigns cover pinched driver airbag wires and a defective weld on the passenger airbag chute, and the fifth is a 2013 to 2015 equipment campaign shared with several Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram models. A campaign covers a build window, not every car of that year, so check each car's VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup.

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most about the electrical system (8), then structure (4). One injury was reported. These are reports, not proven faults.

## NHTSA recalls for the fifth-generation Viper

Every recall campaign the carmaker filed with NHTSA for the 2013 to 2017 model years, newest first, as of Oct 31, 2026. Not every car of a listed year was affected: check a car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

| Campaign | Reported | Model years | Component | What can happen |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 16V750000 | Oct 18, 2016 | 2016 | Air bags | If the air bag door detaches during deployment, there is an increased the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. |
| 16V736000 | Oct 13, 2016 | 2016 | Air bags | If the driver's air bag wires are pinched, the air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury. |
| 15V461000 | Jul 23, 2015 | 2013 to 2015 | Equipment | Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 15V178000 | Mar 27, 2015 | 2013 to 2014 | Structure | If the driver or passenger door opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash and injury. |
| 14V529000 | Sep 4, 2014 | 2013 to 2014 | Air bags | In the event of a vehicle crash necessitating air bag deployment, an air bag that deploys at a lower velocity than designed may increase the risk of personal injury. |

## Owner complaints to NHTSA about the fifth-generation Viper

Owners filed 14 complaints with NHTSA for the 2013 to 2017 model years. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. A complaint can name more than one component.

| Component | Complaints |
| --- | --- |
| Electrical system | 8 |
| Structure | 4 |
| Visibility | 3 |
| Air bags | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 |

## Best fifth-generation Viper deals right now

7 deals priced below market right now, the best by about $194,963. Members get the VIN, dealer, listing link and a ready-to-send negotiation email for each one.

- 2016 Dodge Viper, Gen V GTS Coupe: asking $189,194 · $36k below market · 6,496 mi · Fort Wayne, IN · deal score 87 of 100
- 2013 Dodge Viper, Gen V Coupe: asking $169,423 · $28k below market · 5,219 mi · Jacksonville, FL · deal score 83 of 100
- 2016 Dodge Viper, Gen V GTC Coupe: asking $237,075 · $156k below market · 10,003 mi · Beverly Hills, CA · deal score 81 of 100
- 2017 Dodge Viper, Gen V GTC Coupe: asking $298,998 · $189k below market · 4,366 mi · Carrollton, TX · deal score 80 of 100
- 2017 Dodge Viper, Gen V GTC Coupe: asking $350,145 · $195k below market · 1,904 mi · Lewisville, TX · deal score 78 of 100
- 2014 Dodge Viper, Gen V GTS Coupe: asking $150,890 · $14k below market · 35,540 mi · Winter Park, FL · deal score 75 of 100

[Unlock all 7 deals](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/upgrade). Members see every deal's VIN, dealer and listing link, plus a negotiation email.

## fifth-generation Viper prices by model year

Median asking price for each model year in our latest scan, with the number of cars listed and their price range.

- [2017](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/dodge/viper/2017): $500,163 (17 for sale · $251,194 to $800,589 · median 4,010 mi)
- [2016](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/dodge/viper/2016): $470,362 (8 for sale · $189,194 to $550,985 · median 7,581 mi)
- [2014](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/dodge/viper/2014): $182,645 (10 for sale · $150,890 to $350,440 · median 15,647 mi)
- [2013](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/dodge/viper/2013): $190,145 (9 for sale · $169,423 to $210,145 · median 9,747 mi)

[Viper price guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/dodge/viper)

## fifth-generation Viper fair values by trim and year

Our fair value is what comparable cars, same trim and model year with typical miles, are listed at in our latest market data. A car well under it is worth a close look; a car well over it needs a reason.

| Trim | Model year | Fair value | Typical miles |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| GTS | 2017 | $230,563 | 8,800 |
| GTS | 2016 | $207,635 | 9,600 |
| GTS | 2014 | $187,590 | 11,900 |
| GTS | 2013 | $179,055 | 11,000 |
| GTC | 2017 | $461,742 | 6,000 |
| GTC | 2016 | $386,186 | 10,000 |
| ACR | 2017 | $513,167 | 5,200 |
| ACR | 2016 | $449,666 | 6,400 |
| Viper | 2014 | $188,329 | 12,900 |
| Viper | 2013 | $199,009 | 3,800 |

## fifth-generation Viper for sale now

- [2013 Dodge Viper, Gen V Coupe](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/dodge-viper-gen-v-base-coupe): $180,145 · 18,638 mi · Lewisville, TX
- [2014 Dodge Viper, Gen V GTS](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/dodge-viper-gen-v-gts-coupe): $185,145 · 21,432 mi · Lewisville, TX
- [2017 Dodge Viper, Gen V ACR](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/dodge-viper-gen-v-acr-coupe): $584,758 · 1,132 mi · Salt Lake City, UT
- [2017 Dodge Viper, Gen V GTC](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/dodge-viper-gen-v-gtc-coupe): $460,400 · 14,946 mi · Allison Park, PA
- [2014 Dodge Viper, Gen V Coupe](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/dodge-viper-gen-v-base-coupe): $180,145 · 18,421 mi · Lewisville, TX
- [2013 Dodge Viper, Gen V GTS](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/dodge-viper-gen-v-gts-coupe): $190,145 · 11,453 mi · Lewisville, TX
- [2017 Dodge Viper, Gen V ACR](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/dodge-viper-gen-v-acr-coupe): $569,900 · 9,056 mi · Dallas, TX
- [2014 Dodge Viper, Gen V GTS](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/dodge-viper-gen-v-gts-coupe): $180,145 · 21,120 mi · Lewisville, TX
- [2013 Dodge Viper, Gen V GTS](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/dodge-viper-gen-v-gts-coupe): $200,145 · 9,747 mi · Lewisville, TX
- [2013 Dodge Viper, Gen V GTS](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/dodge-viper-gen-v-gts-coupe): $180,990 · 7,758 mi · Roswell, GA
- [2013 Dodge Viper, Gen V GTS](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/dodge-viper-gen-v-gts-coupe): $200,145 · 11,647 mi · Lewisville, TX
- [2016 Dodge Viper, Gen V ACR](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/dodge-viper-gen-v-acr-coupe): $485,145 · 5,055 mi · Lewisville, TX
- [2013 Dodge Viper, Gen V GTS](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/dodge-viper-gen-v-gts-coupe): $180,145 · 58,867 mi · Lewisville, TX
- [2017 Dodge Viper, Gen V GTS](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/dodge-viper-gen-v-gts-coupe): $251,194 · 3,768 mi · Bonita Springs, FL
- [2017 Dodge Viper, Gen V GTC](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/dodge-viper-gen-v-gtc-coupe): $350,145 · 1,904 mi · Lewisville, TX
- [2014 Dodge Viper, Gen V Coupe](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/dodge-viper-gen-v-base-coupe): $190,498 · 29,489 mi · Seneca, SC
- [2016 Dodge Viper, Gen V GTS](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/dodge-viper-gen-v-gts-coupe): $189,194 · 6,496 mi · Fort Wayne, IN
- [2017 Dodge Viper, Gen V GTC](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/dodge-viper-gen-v-gtc-coupe): $298,998 · 4,366 mi · Carrollton, TX
- [2016 Dodge Viper, Gen V GTC](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/dodge-viper-gen-v-gtc-coupe): $237,075 · 10,003 mi · Beverly Hills, CA
- [2013 Dodge Viper, Gen V GTS](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/dodge-viper-gen-v-gts-coupe): $190,194 · 8,616 mi · Fort Wayne, IN
- [2014 Dodge Viper, Gen V GTS](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/dodge-viper-gen-v-gts-coupe): $150,890 · 35,540 mi · Winter Park, FL
- [2014 Dodge Viper, Gen V GTS](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/dodge-viper-gen-v-gts-coupe): $156,795 · 10,178 mi · Fredericksburg, VA
- [2013 Dodge Viper, Gen V Coupe](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/dodge-viper-gen-v-base-coupe): $169,423 · 5,219 mi · Jacksonville, FL
- [2014 Dodge Viper, Gen V Coupe](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/dodge-viper-gen-v-base-coupe): $176,988 · 12,873 mi · New Albany, IN

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## Our verdict

Buy the newest Viper your budget allows. AutoTrader.ca says higher-mileage cars are fine if they pass a pre-purchase inspection, and CarsCounsel puts 2014 to 2017 among the best years, so a 2014 to 2017 car with a clean inspection is the target. If the 2015 GTS appeals, CarsCounsel names it the best modern alternative.

Treat a 2013 car with care, and on any 2013 or 2014 car ask for the debris notice paperwork. Insist on service records, a hoist inspection and a clean recall check. Read the dipstick the way the inspection list says.

## Sources

We read these pages and checked every fact in this guide against them. The words are ours. Researched Oct 31, 2026.

- [2013-2017 Dodge SRT Viper Used Vehicle Review](https://www.autotrader.ca/editorial/expert-reviews/dodge/viper/used-vehicle-review-dodge-srt-viper-2013-2017/) (AutoTrader.ca)
- [Dodge Viper (Fifth Generation) Buyers Guide](https://www.exoticcarhacks.com/buyers-guides/dodge-viper-fifth-generation-buyers-guide/) (Exotic Car Hacks)
- [Dodge Viper Generations Compared: Best & Worst Years, Values & Buyer's Guide](https://carbuzz.com/cars/dodge/viper/generations/) (CarBuzz)
- [Best and Worst Dodge Viper Years: What to Buy & Avoid](https://carscounsel.com/dodge-viper-best-worst-years/) (CarsCounsel)
- [Customer Satisfaction Notification R28/R29: Engine Oil Contamination and Consumption (2013-2014 Dodge Viper)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10121918-9999.pdf) (NHTSA)
- [2013 Dodge Viper Problems & Recalls: 7 Complaints](https://bumperscan.com/dodge/viper/2013) (BumperScan)
- [Recalls and owner complaints for the fifth-generation Viper](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) (NHTSA)

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## fifth-generation Viper: common questions

### What is the best fifth-generation Viper to buy?

A 2014 to 2017 car is the one to find, and AutoTrader.ca advises buying the newest your budget allows. CarsCounsel rates those years among the best and says to approach 2013 carefully.

### What goes wrong with the fifth-generation Viper?

The main worries are engine debris and oil consumption on 2013 and 2014 cars, plus clutch wear, water pumps, sagging doors and an A/C vacuum leak. First-year 2013 cars drew complaints of rough shifting and premature clutch wear.

### Is the fifth-generation Viper reliable?

Yes, with the engine caveat. AutoTrader.ca calls engine failure relatively rare against total sales and says most cars have not suffered it. On a 2013 or 2014 car, ask for the remedy paperwork.

### How much does it cost to run a fifth-generation Viper?

Expect a clutch, brakes and tires, which AutoTrader.ca calls expensive. Exotic Car Hacks quotes $2,500 to $7,000 for piston rings or a rebuild, about $2,400 for an oil management system and $380 to $750 for a water pump.

### How much is a used fifth-generation Viper?

Asking prices for the 44 cars we track for sale right now run from $150,890 to $800,589, with a median of $257,438. Model year, version, mileage and history move the price most; the prices by model year and fair values on this page show where a car should sit.

### Has the fifth-generation Viper been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns filed for the 2013 to 2017 model years as of Oct 31, 2026, the latest for air bags. Not every car was affected, so check the VIN of any car you're considering at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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