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1976 Dodge W100 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 1976 Dodge W100 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

2

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 1976 compare to other W100 years?

W100 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1976 highlighted3 complaints1966: 0 complaints1967: 0 complaints1968: 0 complaints1972: 0 complaints1973: 0 complaints1974: 0 complaints1975: 0 complaints1976: 2 complaints1977: 0 complaints1978: 0 complaints1985: 1 complaints1987: 0 complaints1988: 3 complaints1989: 0 complaints1990: 0 complaints1991: 0 complaints1992: 0 complaints
W100 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1976 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1976 Dodge W100 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Suspension150%
Transmission150%

Does the 1976 Dodge W100 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

76V032000OtherFebruary 23, 1976 · 2,500 units

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

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 filed with NHTSA · Transmission

1976 Dodge W100 — common questions

Is the 1976 Dodge W100 reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1976 Dodge W100 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1976 Dodge W100. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.