Does the 1976 AM General DJ5D have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1976 AM General DJ5D recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a AM General dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1976 AM General DJ5D?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1976 AM General DJ5D recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1976 AM General DJ5D. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your AM General been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A AM General dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1976 AM General DJ5D recalls, newest first

June 21, 1978NHTSA 78V14700019,607 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Ignition › Module

Summary: The electronic ignition system sensor circuit contains a two wire connector which could cause difficulty in the engine ignition. This difficulty would be the result of mechanical or chemical action at the connector.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the two-wire connector with new type connections, free of charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 20, 1977NHTSA 77V2270003,051 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder

Summary: On the involved vehicles, combustible material in the brake master cylinder area and, in particular, the stop light switches may possibly become ignited. The defective stop light switches may generate enough heat to start a fire.
Remedy: The dealer will replace both original stop light switches with ones of a different design. This will be done free of charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1976 AM General DJ5D were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other AM General DJ5D years

Other 1976 AM General models

Questions

Does the 1976 AM General DJ5D have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1976 AM General DJ5D recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a AM General dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1976 AM General DJ5D?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.