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1976 Plymouth GRAN FURY problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

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

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 1976 compare to other GRAN FURY years?

GRAN FURY NHTSA complaints by model year, 1976 highlighted1 complaints1975: 1 complaints1976: 0 complaints1977: 0 complaints1988: 0 complaints1989: 0 complaints
GRAN FURY NHTSA complaints by model year, 1976 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1976 Plymouth GRAN FURY have recalls?

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

78V020000Fuel SystemJanuary 24, 1978 · 370,000 units

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.

1976 Plymouth GRAN FURY — common questions

Is the 1976 Plymouth GRAN FURY reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1976 Plymouth GRAN FURY have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1976 Plymouth GRAN FURY. 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.