Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1976 Colt.
The 1976 Dodge Colt occupies a distinct position in reliability records spanning 1990 to 1996, a timeframe that tracks the model's durability well beyond its production year. Complaint data from this period reveals a significant spike to 120 reported incidents in 1993—the highest concentration in the dataset—followed by a steep decline to merely 2 complaints by 1996, indicating a critical wear period around the seventeen-year mark followed by rapid attrition from active service. This trajectory positions the 1976 model year at the center of a documented longevity curve where structural and mechanical concerns peaked dramatically before subsiding as the remaining fleet diminished.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 171.3 in |
| Overall width | 63.8 in |
| Overall height | 55.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 95.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2224 lb |
Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.
| Tool required | DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith) |
| Why | Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module |
| When needed | After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement |
| Tool required | DRBIII scan tool |
| Also required | The vehicle's four-digit PIN code |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
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