1976 Datsun 620Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1976 Datsun 620, most often about the tires. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 2, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1976 Datsun 620 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1976 Datsun 620 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1976 vs. every other 620 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 620 median. How we score

'76
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 620 owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1976 DATSUN 620. THE VEHICLE HAS FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT, SIZE 30X9.50XR15 TIRES (NA). WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT SUDDENLY HEARD A BANGING SOUND UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. HE THEN NOTICED SMOKE AND FELT A HARD VIBRATION. HE EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED A 3 FT., 6 INCH…
Complaint 10226468 · May 2, 2008

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