Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1976 D100.
The 1976 Dodge D100 is a full‑size pickup that sits within the first generation of Dodge’s D‑series platform, embodying the utilitarian design and V‑engine architecture typical of the era. While its overall owner‑complaint count is remarkably low at just two, the handful of issues reported center on the suspension, and the model carries a single recall in its history. Positioned early in the D100’s production run, this year is generally regarded as a reliable foundation for the line, with its modest fault record indicating a solid baseline for researchers examining long‑term durability.
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.
The federal complaint/recall record contains no entries for 1976, but the later years 1990 and 1992 each show low activity (0–1 complaints, 0–1 recalls, and 1 investigation per year). Between 1990 and 1992, complaints increased from 0 to 1 while recalls decreased from 1 to 0, indicating a slight shift from recall‑driven to complaint‑driven issues, though overall numbers remained minimal. For the target year 1976, the top complaint areas were suspension and power train, each logged once, with zero crash‑ or fire‑related complaints. This suggests that any issues in the 1976 D100 were limited to isolated suspension and power‑train concerns rather than systemic safety defects. Consequently, a 1976 Dodge D100 appears to be a reasonable used‑vehicle choice, provided the suspension and power‑train components are inspected before purchase.
All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
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