Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1976 W100.
The 1976 Dodge W100, identified in the data as a distinct model year, is noted for its relatively low incidence of owner issues, with only two complaints recorded, most of which centered on the suspension system, and a single recall documented for the year. This modest complaint tally places the 1976 W100 within a generally reliable segment of the model’s history, suggesting that, despite the isolated suspension concern, the vehicle’s overall durability remains comparable to its contemporaries.
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.
Owner complaints about the 1976 Dodge W100 dominate in one area — the suspension, 1 of 2 reports (50%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 1 recall campaigns target the suspension, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the suspension pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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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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NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.