1976 Dodge W100Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1976 Dodge W100, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 21, 1997. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1976 Dodge W100 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
Power train10
Suspension10

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

1 recall

1976 Dodge W100 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.

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 W100 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 W100 median. How we score

'66'67'68'72'73'74'75'76'77'78'85'87'88'89'90
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What W100 owners report

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

4 WHEEL DRIVE FRONT AXLE NUT FAILED CAUSING DRIVER TO FIND A REPLACEMENT, REPLACEMENT NUTS WERE NOT THREADED THROUGH ALL THE WAY AND WERE OF A WEAKER MATERIAL.
Complaint 515810 · Mar 21, 1997

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