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1976 Plymouth Arrow problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1976 Plymouth Arrow — 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.

0

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 1976 compare to other Arrow years?

Arrow NHTSA complaints by model year, 1976 highlighted1 complaint1976: 0 complaints1977: 0 complaints1978: 0 complaints1979: 0 complaints1980: 1 complaints1981: 0 complaints1982: 0 complaints1983: 0 complaints1984: 0 complaints1985: 0 complaints1986: 0 complaints1987: 0 complaints
Arrow NHTSA complaints by model year, 1976 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1976 Plymouth Arrow have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

83V019000Fuel SystemFebruary 24, 1983 · 160,000 units

Defect

FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAPS ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY RUST IF EXPOSED TO ROAD SALT USED FOR SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL.

Remedy

DEALER WILL REPLACE EXISTING SUPPORT STRAPS WITH GALVANIZED STEEL STRAPS WITHOUT CHARGE.

76V124000TransmissionAugust 10, 1976 · 800 units

1976 Plymouth Arrow — common questions

Is the 1976 Plymouth Arrow reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1976 Plymouth Arrow have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1976 Plymouth Arrow. 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.