Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1976 Matador.
The 1976 American Motors Matador occupies a transitional chapter in AMC's mid-size lineup, arriving as the model neared the end of its production run and the automaker increasingly shifted focus toward its smaller, more fuel-efficient offerings. This reference page consolidates the available overview data for the 1976 Matador, providing researchers with a centralized starting point for understanding the vehicle's positioning within American Motors' broader portfolio during a period of significant industry change. As a late-cycle entry in the Matador's history, the 1976 model year represents a useful data point for examining how AMC managed an aging platform in an era of tightening regulatory and market pressures.
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
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THE ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM SENSOR CIRCUIT CONTAINS A TWO-WIRE CONNECTOR WHICH COULD CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN THE ENGINE IGNITION. THIS DIFFICULTY MAY BE CAUSED BY MECHANICAL OR CHEMICAL ACTIONS AT THE CONNECTOR. Remedy: THE TWO-WIRE CONNECTOR WILL BE MODIFIED BY THE DEALER BY CUTTING AND SOLDER-SPLICING THE WIRES.
ENGINE COOLING FANS INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BE SUBJECT TO BLADE SEPARATION DUE TO VIBRATIONS GENERATED DURING NORMAL OPERATION. Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FAN WITH ONE OF A DIFFERENT DESIGN.
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.