1977 Plymouth Volare 3MT
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- Photo: 1977 Plymouth Volare station wagon in Light Mocha Tan, front right, 01-17-2024 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Plymouth Volaré by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Plymouth Volare 1977 in Belgium by Charles01, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Plymouth Volare station wagon (4713712718) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1977 Plymouth Volare station wagon in Light Mocha Tan, rear right, 01-17-2024 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1977 Plymouth Volare 3MT is a 3.7-liter inline-6 with a 3-speed manual and rear-wheel drive.
The Volare measures 201.2 inches long on a 112.7-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.7L Inline-6 OHV |
| Displacement | 3.7 L |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Injection Type | 1-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 201.2 in |
| Width | 73.3 in |
| Height | 55.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.7 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1977 Plymouth Volare 3MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1977 Plymouth VOLARE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 1, 1978 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
POSSIBLE FATIGUE FAILURE CAN OCCUR IN THE FRAME SUPPORT PLATES (FRONT SUSPENSION PIVOT BAR SUPPORT PLATE) THAT CONNECTS A PORTION OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO THE VEHICLE FRAME ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT SUPPORT PLATES FOR INDICATIONS OF FAILURE AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE PLATES. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT BRACKETS WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED TO REINFORCE THE SUPPORT PLATE AT THE PIVOT BAR ATTACHMENTS.
NHTSA campaign 78V097000
Dec 28, 1977 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE CARBURETOR ACCELERATOR PUMP SEAL CAN BECOME DISTORTED DUE TO CONTACT WITH CERTAIN TYPES OF GASOLINE. NORMALLY, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, THE ACCELERATOR PUMP IS ACTIVATED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL GASOLINE REQUIRED FOR ACCELERATION. A DISTORTED SEAL HOWEVER, MAY PREVENT THE PUMP FROM DELIVERING THE PROPER AMOUNT OF FUEL.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE CARBURETOR ACCELERATOR PUMP SEAL WITH A NEW SEAL HAVING IMPROVED DISTORTION RESISTANCE AND WILL ENSURE PROPER ADJUSTMENT. THIS WILL BE DONE FREE OF CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 77V242000
Dec 28, 1977 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE HOOD SECONDARY CATCH SYSTEM MAY BE MISALIGNED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE SECONDARY CATCH TO MALFUNCTION. CONSEQUENTLY, THE HOOD MAY NOT BE SECURELY LATCHED.
Remedy: DEALER WILL ADJUST THE CATCH SYSTEM TO FULLY SECURE THE HOOD, WITHOUT CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 77V240000
Oct 25, 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.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT HOSES IF FOUND NECESSARY AND IN ADDITION, WILL INSTALL A PLASTIC SHIELD BETWEEN THE BATTERY THERMO-GUARD AND THE TUBES TO PREVENT CORROSION.
NHTSA campaign 77V188000
Mar 15, 1977 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
THE REQUIRED MUFFLER TO FLOOR PAN HEAT SHIELDS WERE OMITTED FROM THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THESE HEAT SHIELDS ARE NECESSARY TO PROTECT THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT INTERIOR MATERIALS, INCLUDING SEAT BELT WEBBING, FROM HEAT DAMAGE.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSTALL THE NECESSARY HEAT SHIELDS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 77V037000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1977 PLYMOUTH VOLARE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.