Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1976 Wagoneer.
The 1976 Jeep Wagoneer, part of the long‑running Wagoneer line, can be contextualized within the broader reliability narrative that spans from 1990 to 2025: the model’s lineage has seen its complaint count dip to a single issue in 1992—the lowest point in the record—while peaking at 188 complaints in 2022, the highest. This places the 1976 model in the early, relatively unblemished segment of the series, suggesting that its foundational platform was robust enough to set a baseline for later years that would later experience more frequent issues.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 183.5 in |
| Overall width | 75.6 in |
| Overall height | 66.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4330 lb |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Wagoneer of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Limited 2.5L I-4 | 15.70 sec | 20.00 sec | 105 hp | 4x4 |
| 1987 | Limited 4.0L I-6 | 9.10 sec | 17.00 sec | 173 hp | 4x4 |
| 1963 | SUV 3.8L I-6 | 16.10 sec | 20.50 sec | 140 hp | 4x4 |
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.
Showing 2 of 4 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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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.