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ZD platform

2016 Dodge Viper

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Viper.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Manual 6-spd

The 2016 Dodge Viper is a passenger car built on the ZD platform, equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission and EPA-rated at 12 city, 21 highway, and 15 combined mpg; notably, manual transmissions have become increasingly rare in modern performance vehicles, making this a distinctive characteristic of the model. Over its extensive production span from 1992 to 2016, the Viper's complaint history reveals considerable variability, with 2002 recording the highest number of complaints at 12 and 2001 the lowest at just 1, indicating that quality performance was not consistent across all model years. The 2016 model year, as the final iteration of this generation, benefited from over two decades of manufacturing experience on the ZD platform, though the fluctuation in the complaint data across the model's history suggests that year-specific reliability assessments remain important rather than assuming linear improvement throughout production.

Model year2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2010 2009 2008 2006

Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy12/21/15 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 Note the factory spark plug is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 filter	05038041AA
Engine air filter	05038070AA
Spark plug	68304015AA discontinued
Battery	BBT5F001AA
Front wiper blades	68166572AA alt 68166573AA
Thermostat	05037173AA alt 05037344AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Manual 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	175.6 in
Overall width	76.4 in
Overall height	49.2 in
Wheelbase	98.8 in
Curb weight	3300 lb
Track (front / rear)	63 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	50/50

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	12 / 21 / 15 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium 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.

3.3–3.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.30 sec — 2016 ACR Coupe

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2016	ACR Coupe 8.4L V10	3.30 sec	11.50 sec	645 hp	RWD
2016	ACR (track setup) Coupe 8.4L V10	3.40 sec	11.50 sec	645 hp	RWD
2016	ACR Coupe 8.4L V10	3.50 sec	11.50 sec	645 hp	RWD
2016	ACR Coupe 8.4L V10	3.50 sec	11.60 sec	645 hp	RWD
2016	ACR Coupe 8.4L V10	3.60 sec	11.70 sec	645 hp	RWD
2015	GTC Coupe 8.4L V10	3.40 sec	11.50 sec	645 hp	RWD
2017	ACR Extreme Coupe 8.4L V10	3.30 sec	11.50 sec	645 hp	RWD
2017	Vooodoo II Special Edition ACR Coupe 8.4L V10	3.60 sec	11.70 sec	645 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine SAE 75W · Synthetic in the differential, DOT 3 · SAE J1703 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-10-9-4-3-6-5-8-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.0-6.0
Brake Fluid	DOT 3 · SAE J1703
Clutch Fluid	DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil	SAE 75W · Synthetic
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	3.0 qt
Power Steering Fluid	ATF +4

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission	28.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	Install a new nut and torque to 207.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order

1-10-9-4-3-6-5-8-7-2

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.10 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
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	16-21 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	185 °F
Engine Compression	All gasoline 100 psi / Max Variation 1 psi

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.040; Rear: 0.040 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: 1.181; Rear: 1.181
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish	Stamped on rotor
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation	0.0004
Maximum Rotor Runout	0.001

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

175

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 96,000 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 10,000 mi	Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 12,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 18,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Parking Brake System (adjust)
Every 90,000 mi	PCV Valve (inspect)
Every 96,000 mi	Spark Plugs (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.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

120

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’92 ’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’06 ’08 ’10 ’13 ’14 ’15’16

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V736000Air Bags:FrontalReported 13/10/2016

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured May 24, 2016, to August 28, 2016. The wires for the driver's frontal air bag may be pinched. Remedy: Dodge will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag and clockspring, free of charge. The recall is began on November 17, 2016. Owners may contact…

16V750000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 18/10/2016

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016 MY Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured January 6, 2016, to January 8, 2016. A defective vibration weld on the passenger airbag chute may cause the passenger air bag door to… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side upper panel assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 120 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
31-001-25 REV. B	2025-08-16	Structure	Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…
31-001-25 REV. A	2025-08-14	Structure	Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…
31-001-25	2025-08-13	Structure	Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…
31-001-24	2024-07-24	Structure	"Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…
S1408000384	2024-01-10	Electrical System	Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State…

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

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 ZD-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 05038041AA Engine air filter 05038070AA Spark plug 68304015AA Battery BBT5F001AA

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 2016 Viper have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the Viper get?

EPA figures are 12 city / 21 highway / 15 combined mpg.