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1976 Plymouth Volare Recalls, Complaints & Specs

8 safety recalls list the 1976 Plymouth Volare, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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8 safety recalls for the 1976 Plymouth Volare

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Suspension: upper arm

    NHTSA 78V097000 Reported 1,100,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Possible fatigue failure can occur in the frame support plates (front suspension pivot bar support plate) that connects a portion of the front suspension to the vehicle frame on the involved vehicles.

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect support plates for indications of failure and, if necessary, will replace the plates. Additional support brackets will also be installed to reinforce the support plate at the pivot bar…

  2. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 77V240000 Reported 1,207,458 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On the involved vehicles, the hood secondary catch system may be misaligned which may cause the secondary catch to malfunction. Consequently, the hood may not be securely latched.

    Remedy: Dealer will adjust the catch system to fully secure the hood, without charge.

  3. Carburetor system (fuel system)

    NHTSA 77V242000 Reported 1,300,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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…

    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.

  4. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 77V188000 Reported 1,225,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On the involved vehicles, damage to the front wheel brake hydraulic system could occur due to front wheel brake line tube corrosion. Front wheel brake hoses may become brittle and crack due to prolonged operation in cold temperatures.

    Remedy: The dealer will replace both front hoses if found necessary and in addition, will install a plastic shield between the battery thermo-guard and the tubes to prevent corrosion.

  5. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 77V017000 Reported 2,967 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The involved vehicles may not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims". The tire pressure placards incorrectly specify the front tire pressure for maximum load conditions. As a result, tires could fail due to overloading.

    Remedy: The owner will be sent the correct placard and has the option of installing it him/herself or having the dealer install it, free of charge.

  6. Vacuum (service brakes)

    NHTSA 76V125000 Reported 40,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

  7. Retractor (seat belts)

    NHTSA 76V055000 Reported 48,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

  8. Emission control (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 76V037000 Reported 2,400 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1976 Plymouth Volare have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“I just purchased a used vehicle and attempted to confirm with the dealership in my town if safety recalls had been done, this is a 1976 chrysler volare with myself and my wife being the second owners.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 28, 2006 · Fuel system, gasoline

Compare Plymouth Volare model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Plymouth Volare model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1975 Plymouth Volare10
1976 Plymouth Volare81
1977 Plymouth Volare50
1978 Plymouth Volare50
1979 Plymouth Volare10
1980 Plymouth Volare11

Checking a specific 1976 Plymouth Volare

How do I know if my 1976 Plymouth Volare has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 8 campaigns currently list the 1976 Plymouth Volare; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Plymouth dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 76V037000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Plymouth models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.