1977 Plymouth Valiant problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1977 Plymouth Valiant — 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.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1977 compare to other Valiant years?

Valiant NHTSA complaints by model year, 1977 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1977 Plymouth Valiant have recalls?

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

77V242000Fuel SystemDecember 28, 1977 · 1,300,000 units

Defect

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE CARBURETOR ACCELERATOR PUMP SEAL CAN BECOME DISTORTED DUE TO CONTACT WITH CERTAIN TYPES OF GASOLINE. NORMALLY, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, THE ACCELERATOR PUMP IS ACTIVATED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL GASOLINE REQUIRED FOR ACCELERATION. A DISTORTED SEAL HOWEVER, MAY PREVENT THE PUMP FROM DELIVERING THE PROPER AMOUNT OF FUEL.

Remedy

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE CARBURETOR ACCELERATOR PUMP SEAL WITH A NEW SEAL HAVING IMPROVED DISTORTION RESISTANCE AND WILL ENSURE PROPER ADJUSTMENT. THIS WILL BE DONE FREE OF CHARGE.

1977 Plymouth Valiant — common questions

Is the 1977 Plymouth Valiant 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 1977 Plymouth Valiant have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1977 Plymouth Valiant. 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.

How does 1977 compare to other Valiant years?

Does the 1977 Plymouth Valiant have recalls?

1977 Plymouth Valiant — common questions

Is the 1977 Plymouth Valiant reliable?

Does the 1977 Plymouth Valiant have recalls?

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