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#BS-1976-DODASP-1D36

1976 Dodge Aspen

Based on reports from 3 owners and 8 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
8
TSBs
0
✅

Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 3 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 8 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor SystemHIGH

1 owners reported fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system issues — failures commonly reported around 91K miles.

!Inspect the Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latchMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System1 (33%)
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch1 (33%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings1 (33%)

1976 Dodge Aspen: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 1976 Dodge Aspen, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 90,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 91K-mile mark.

Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch Issues

Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 1976 Dodge Aspen, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 1976 Dodge Aspen, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (8 recalls)

76V037000Apr 1976

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

76V055000Jun 1976

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

76V125000Sep 1976

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

77V017000Mar 1977

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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.

77V188000Nov 1977

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 3 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 8 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Dodge Aspen Model Years

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1976 Dodge Aspen: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1976 Dodge Aspen?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1976 Dodge Aspen is related to the fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1976 Dodge Aspen reliable?
The 1976 Dodge Aspen has 3 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1976 Dodge Aspen problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1976 Dodge Aspen have any recalls?
Yes, the 1976 Dodge Aspen has 8 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Aspen problems start?
Based on 3 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 90,500 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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