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1976 Plymouth VolareProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1976 Plymouth Volare, 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 injuryTop problem1Fuel system, gasoline

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 28, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1976 Plymouth Volare 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
Suspension10

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

8 recalls

1976 Plymouth Volare 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 Plymouth.

Best & worst years

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

'75'76'77'78'79'80
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Volare owners report

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

I JUST PURCHASED A USED VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTED TO CONFIRM WITH THE DEALERSHIP IN MY TOWN IF SAFETY RECALLS HAD BEEN DONE, THIS IS A 1976 CHRYSLER VOLARE WITH MYSELF AND MY WIFE BEING THE SECOND OWNERS. THE PERSON AT THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO DO ANY RESEARCH AND STATED THAT "HE HAD BEEN WORKING AT…
Complaint 10161027 · Jun 28, 2006

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