Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 1976 Chrysler Cordoba — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
2
NHTSA complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
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NCAP overall
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body & Structure | 1 | 50% | new |
| Visibility & Wipers | 1 | 50% | new |
2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES IS DEPRESSED AND THE ACCELERATOR PUMP IS ACTIVATED, A DISTORTED ACCELERATOR PUMP SEAL IN THE CARBURETOR MAY PREVENT THE PUMP FROM DELIVERING THE PROPER AMOUNT OF FUEL.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE CARBURETOR ACCELERATOR PUMP SEAL WITH A SEAL OF IMPROVED DISTORTION RESISTANCE. THE CARBURETOR WILL ALSO BE CHECKED FOR THE PROPER FLOAT LEVEL.
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE FROM A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE HEATER MOTOR UP INSIDE THE DASHBOARD. ALSO, WATER WOULD LEAK INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. *JG ”
“THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE FROM A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE HEATER MOTOR UP INSIDE THE DASHBOARD. ALSO, WATER WOULD LEAK INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. *JG ”
The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1976 Chrysler Cordoba. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.