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2010 Dodge Viper

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 Viper.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Manual 6-spd

The 2010 Dodge Viper is a ZB-platform passenger car paired exclusively with a 6-speed manual transmission, delivering an EPA-estimated 16 mpg combined from its 13 city and 22 highway ratings. Within the Viper's 1992-2016 production history, this model year demonstrates notable reliability by logging zero recalls and only a single owner complaint regarding the suspension. By tying the 2001 model year for the fewest complaints across the entire generation, the 2010 Viper represents a statistical high point for trouble-free ownership, contrasting sharply with the model's 2002 reliability nadir of twelve reported issues.

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Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque80-100 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy13/22/16 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 Note the factory spark plug is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter05038041AA
Engine air filter05038070AA
Spark plug68304015AA discontinued
BatteryBB34F101AA
Front wiper blades68166573AA alt 68166572AA
Serpentine belt05037862AE
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 width75.2 in
Overall height47.6 in
Wheelbase98.8 in
Curb weight3448 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)49/51

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined13 / 22 / 16 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.

3.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.70 sec — 2010 SRT10 Roadster
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2010SRT10 Roadster 8.4L V103.70 sec12.00 sec600 hpRWD
2009SRT10 Coupe 8.4L V103.60 sec11.80 sec600 hpRWD
2008SRT10 ACR Coupe 8.4L V103.40 sec11.80 sec600 hpRWD
2008SRT10 Coupe 8.4L V103.50 sec11.60 sec600 hpRWD
2008SRT10 Roadster 8.4L V103.50 sec11.60 sec600 hpRWD
2008SRT10 Roadster 8.4L V103.70 sec11.70 sec600 hpRWD
2008SRT10 Roadster 8.4L V103.90 sec11.90 sec600 hpRWD

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 firing order is 1-10-9-4-3-6-5-8-7-2.

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts55 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs9 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts80-100 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub240 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-10-9-4-3-6-5-8-7-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerChampion
Spark Plug TypeRE10PMC5
Spark Plug Gap0.050 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Group Number34
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test15, Do not allow pressure to exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief16-21 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature185 °F
Engine Compression100

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle85 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.040; Rear: 0.040 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0004 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0014 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.256 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.264 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.181 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
133 ft. lbs., Step 2: 4533 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; 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 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 18,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (lubricate)
Every 36,000 miClutch Hydraulic System (drain & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)

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.

The 2010 Dodge Viper sits at the end of the fourth generation (2008–2010), a period that shows a clear downward trend in complaints and recalls compared to the preceding third generation (2003–2006). For example, 2003 had 6 complaints and 4 recalls, and 2006 had 9 complaints and 2 recalls, while 2008 dropped to 2 complaints and 0 recalls, and 2010 further declined to just 1 complaint and 0 recalls. The single complaint in 2010 was suspension-related, and the one crash complaint does not indicate a systemic issue—the data does not specify a root cause. After 2010, the fifth generation (2013–2016) saw a sharp rise in TSBs (from 24 in 2010 to 151 in 2013) and a return to multiple recalls, suggesting the 2010 model year is a low-point in reported problems. **Takeaway: With only one complaint, no recalls, and the lowest TSB count of any Viper generation, the 2010 is an excellent year to buy for a used example, as it represents the most trouble-free point in the model’s federal record.**

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
24
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Suspension1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

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 24 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
91002262023-09-15Electrical SystemConnector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
91002262023-09-15Electrical SystemConnector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
91001962023-07-27EquipmentLubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily…
S22090000042022-04-02Engine And Engine CoolingIf a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36…
90045092022-03-30Power TrainOil Filter If a Mopar Oil Filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds…

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

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

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
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Vehicles with shared specs

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

Group 34 batteryZB-platform vehiclesEngine oil filter 05038041AAEngine air filter 05038070AASpark plug 68304015AABattery BB34F101AA

Reference guides

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

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesTorque specificationsMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2010 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 13 city / 22 highway / 16 combined mpg.