1976 Chrysler Cordoba recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-21. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
2 safety recalls, most serious first
1. Fuel system
What's wrong, in plain English: Fuel lines, tank or pump. Fuel problems usually mean a leak, and leaks mean fire risk. 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.
What could happen:
The fix: 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.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1976 CORDOBA.
- Book a repair at any authorized Chrysler dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 78V020000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Summary: 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.
Consequence:
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.
Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 225 OR 318 CID ENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL; CARBURETOR ACCELERATOR PUMP SEAL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS MAY RESULT IN HESITATION OR LACK OF RESPONSE WHENDRIVER ATTEMPTS TO ACCELERATE. ENGINE STALLING MAY OCCUR IN SOME CASES; THISCOULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN CERTAIN TRAFFIC SITUATIONS.
2. Brakes
What's wrong, in plain English: Anything that slows the car down. Treat brake recalls as urgent.
What could happen:
The fix:
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1976 CORDOBA.
- Book a repair at any authorized Chrysler dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 76V125000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Summary:
Consequence:
Remedy:
Notes: CHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 217. EQUIPPED WITH POWER BRAKES. POSSIBILITY THAT THEPOWER BRAKE BOOSTER MAY CONTAIN SILENCER PAD THAT RESTRICTS INPUT AIR DURINGBRAKE PEDAL APPLICATION DUE TO EXCESSIVE SILENCER MATERIAL DENSITY. IF THISCONDITION EXISTS, IT COULD CAUSE BRAKING ACTION DELAY ON RAPID PEDALAPPLICATION AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. (CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDREWORKING SUSPECT BOOSTER AND REMOVING SILENCER PAD). PASSENGER VEHICLE.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1976 Chrysler Cordoba owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Visibility (wipers / glass) (1), Body / structure (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (1)
10/31/2002 · Visibility (wipers / glass) · fire
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE FROM A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE HEATER MOTOR UP INSIDE THE DASHBOARD. ALSO, WATER WOULD LEAK INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. *JG