Dodge Viper vs Newmar Dutch Star
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Dodge Viper | Newmar Dutch Star |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 85 | 210 |
| Model years covered | 1993–2015 | 1994–2023 |
| Worst model year | — | 2000 |
| Best model year | — | 2018 |
| Crashes reported | 9 | 2 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 6 |
| Injuries reported | 11 | 1 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Body & Structure | Tires |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 23.5% | 4.3% |
Dodge Viper by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
19
22.4%
Airbags
11
12.9%
Steering
11
12.9%
Engine & Cooling
9
10.6%
Electrical System
8
9.4%
Suspension
6
7.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
5
5.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
4
4.7%
Newmar Dutch Star by year
What breaks
Tires
40
19.0%
Engine & Cooling
27
12.9%
Electrical System
24
11.4%
Other & Unspecified
18
8.6%
Equipment & Accessories
14
6.7%
Lights
12
5.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
12
5.7%
Brakes
11
5.2%