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1976 Dodge AspenProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1976 Dodge Aspen, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 8 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls8Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage91kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 10, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1976 Dodge Aspen 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
Fuel system, gasoline10
Latches/locks/linkages10
Service brakes, hydraulic10

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

8 recalls

1976 Dodge Aspen recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Show 4 more recalls

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.

Best & worst years

1976 vs. every other Aspen 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 Aspen median. How we score

'75'76'77'78'79'80
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1976 Dodge Aspen, and the recalls they led to.

  1. BOLTS FAILED, PULLEY SEPARATED FROM DAMPDP78015 · closed May 1, 1978
    No recall
In owners' words

What Aspen owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET CHRYSLER TO HONOR ITS RECALLS ON MY 1976 DODGE ASPEN FOR OVER A YEAR NOW. ONE RECALL IN PARTICULAR HAS TO DO WITH REPLACING THE FRONT END BRAKES LINES. LAST NIGHT MY BRAKES FAILED BECAUSE THE LINES ARE LEAKING FLUID. I TALKED TO SOMEONE LAST SEPTEMBER WHO SAID THEY WOULD…
Complaint 10178359 · Jan 10, 2007 · 90,500 miles

Own a 1976 Aspen?

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