10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,500 miles

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problem #3

Nov 022017

Viper 10-cyl

  • 23,500 miles
The left rear suspension knuckle broke while driving at 45 mph on a straight road, the car was thrown out of control which caused a multiple roll over crash totaling the car and injuring the driver. There is a gauged out mark in the pavement along with a tire skid mark showing the wheel turned when the knuckle broke. The Virginia state police trooper [xxx] noted something on the car drug causing the mark in the pavement. He may be contacted at 276-694-7258. There are two eye witnesses to the accident that can confirm the details above...updated 12/13/17 information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- O Brien, FL, USA

problem #2

May 312014

Viper 10-cyl

  • 23,000 miles
My wife and I left the store after purchasing gas in our 8 day purchased car. On a rural two lane road, my speed was about 35. I was in 2nd gear, the car went to the left and the back end spun to the right 180 degree out of control. The back of the car air borne hit a tree and fence. My wife and I were wearing seat belt. The rear tail light section is pushed up against the seats. My wife and I suffered head, neck, legs and back pains. There was no other people involved in this accident. There is property damage of the fence. At this point, the adjustor is still reviewing the damage.

- Mount Holly, NC, USA

problem #1

Dec 302012

Viper 10-cyl

  • 36,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Viper. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the knuckle assembly failed and the vehicle stopped suddenly, causing the contact to crash into a concrete divider. The contact mentioned that there were no warning lights illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised that the knuckle assembly and the rear and front quarter panels needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 36,000...updated 07/13/16

- Milton , FL, USA