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ZB platform

2006 Dodge Viper

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2006 Viper.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2006 Dodge Viper is a passenger car built on the ZB platform, and its reliability record includes 9 owner complaints, with the electrical system emerging as the top concern alongside 2 recalls. Within the model’s complaint history from 1992 to 2016, this year’s total sits below the peak of 12 complaints in 2002 but well above the low of 1 in 2001, positioning it as a mid-range year that reflects typical rather than exceptional durability for the Viper lineage.

Model year2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2010 2009 2008 2006

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque80-100 ft-lbsOEM · 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 05281090AB. Note the factory engine air filter, fuel filter and spark plug are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 filter	05281090AB
Engine air filter	05037294AB discontinued
Fuel filter	05290801AB discontinued
Spark plug	68304022AA discontinued
Battery	04364958
Front wiper blades	68166573AA alt 68166572AA
Serpentine belt	05037206AE
Thermostat	05037173AA alt 05037344AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	174.4 in
Overall width	75.2 in
Overall height	47.6 in
Wheelbase	98 in
Curb weight	3408 lb
Track (front / rear)	61.8 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	48/52

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.

3.8–4.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.80 sec — 2006 SRT10 Coupe

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2006	SRT10 Coupe 8.3L V10	3.80 sec	12.10 sec	510 hp	RWD
2006	SRT10 Coupe 8.3L V10	3.90 sec	12.10 sec	510 hp	RWD
2006	SRT10 Coupe 8.3L V10	4.00 sec	12.50 sec	510 hp	RWD
2006	SRT10 Coupe 8.3L V10	4.00 sec	12.00 sec	510 hp	RWD
2006	SRT10 Coupe 8.3L V10	4.00 sec	12.50 sec	510 hp	RWD
2006	SRT10 Coupe 8.3L V10	4.10 sec	12.20 sec	510 hp	RWD
2006	SRT10 Coupe 8.3L V10	4.20 sec	12.20 sec	510 hp	RWD
2005	SRT10 Roadster 8.3L V10	4.00 sec	12.10 sec	500 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 80-100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-10-9-4-3-6-5-8-7-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts	55 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	25.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	17 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

80-100 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-10-9-4-3-6-5-8-7-2
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Mopar
Spark Plug Gap	.033-.038 in
Spark Plug Torque	20 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Champion
Spark Plug Type	RC12ECC
Spark Plug Gap	0.033-0.038 in
Spark Plug Torque	20.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	ND 8 oil
Oil Capacity	6.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	34
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	600 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	16-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	185 °F
Engine Compression	100

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle	85 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0004 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.0014 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.256 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.264 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	1.181 in
Rotor Finish	15-80 μin

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

20 ft. lbs., Step 2: 50

20 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat M8 Bolts with a suitable locking and seal adhesive. Coat threads with clean engine oil. · Bolts 1-12

1	35.0 ft. lbs.	35 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees; Bolts A-H	90 degrees
1	6.0 ft. lbs.	6 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 30,000 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 mi	Brake 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 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 18,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Suspension Ball Joint (lubricate)
At 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	PCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plug Wires (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 required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter 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 needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The 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 2006 Dodge Viper records 9 complaints, 2 recalls, 1 investigation, and 25 TSBs—statistically identical to the 2004 model year and notably improved from the 2002 peak of 12 complaints. Compared to the early-generation years (1996–2001), when recalls regularly numbered 3–4 annually, the 2006 model's 2 recalls represents a marked decline in official defect actions. Complaint categories in 2006 center on the Electrical System (2 complaints), with single complaints split across Power Train/Air Bags and Power Train/Engine domains; the data does not specify root causes for these complaints. Three crash-related complaints appear in the record with zero fire complaints. The trend line from 2002 through 2008 shows a general downward trajectory in complaints (12 → 9 → 2) and recalls (0 → 4 → 2 → 0), suggesting the platform reached relative maturity by 2006. The 2006 Viper sits mid-arc in a stabilization period, offering complaint levels consistent with the best years of this generation without the elevated recall activity seen in 2003.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

3 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 9 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System2

Power Train,Air Bags1

Power Train,Unknown Or Other,Engine1

Unknown Or Other1

Structure1

Suspension1

Steering1

Steering,Suspension,Air Bags1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V885000Seat Belts:PretensionerReported 12/12/2019

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Dodge Viper vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module may inadvertently deploy the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners. Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC module, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 25 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
102290	2024-12-18	Air Bags	MODULE KIT - OCCUPANT RESTRAINT
9004009	2021-04-07	Power Train	Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles…
9004275	2020-07-22	Electrical System	KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC…
9004275	2020-07-22	Electrical System	KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC…
23-015-20	2020-04-30	Equipment	Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19

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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VIN

Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific Viper. OEM

Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 34 battery ZB-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 05281090AB Engine air filter 05037294AB Fuel filter 05290801AB Spark plug 68304022AA

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2006 Viper have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.