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1970 Vehicles: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Data

Every 1970 model-year vehicle in our database with enough NHTSA data to publish, ranked by the number of complaints owners have filed. Because all of these vehicles are the same model year, they have had the same amount of time in which reports could accumulate.

Complaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.

Vehicles listed1970 model years that clear the threshold at which we publish a vehicle page.
483
across 115 makes
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
333
distinct campaigns naming a vehicle of this year
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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1970 vehicles by owner-reported complaint volume

60 vehicles of 483, most-reported first

1970 model-year vehicles ranked by owner-reported complaint count
#VehicleComplaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.90 daysRecallsInvestigationsIssue IndexThe Vehicle Issue Index is our own informational metric, not an official safety rating and not a reliability prediction.
1Chevrolet C201011—
2Avanti Avanti1010—
3Dodge Challenger1050—
4Plymouth Barracuda1060—
5Dodge Charger1010—
6Avion Adventurer1010—
7Avion Explorer1010—
8Ford Thunderbird1010—
9Cadillac Cadillac1010—
10GMC C25000011—
11GMC K15000021—
12GMC K35000001—
13GMC Light Truck0001—
14Revcon 2800010—
15Sterling Salem Ssvt240010—
16Revcon 2200010—
17Sterling Salem SST230010—
18International Harvester Unistar CO0010—
19Brownlow Boat Trailer0010—
20White Truck Road Boss0010—
21White Truck 90000010—
22Fabco FD42560010—
23Butler 7150 Cargo Tank0010—
24Seagrave Pc0010—
25Seagrave Pb0010—
26Symons Karikrete0010—
27Seagrave SS0010—
28International Harvester CO16100020—
29Prevost TS470010—
30International Harvester CO18100020—
31International Harvester COF18100010—
32Volkswagen Karman Ghia0010—
33International Harvester CO17100020—
34International Harvester 15100010—
35International Harvester 18000010—
36Dodge W6000010—
37Spartan Converta Trailer0010—
38Dodge S4000010—
39International Harvester F18000010—
40Kayot Wanderer0010—
41International Harvester R1830010—
42International Harvester 18530010—
43Dodge S6000010—
44International Harvester R1930010—
45International Harvester CO18500010—
46Autocar DC104660010—
47Autocar DC73660010—
48Seagrave Sr0010—
49FWD SS0010—
50Autocar DC73860010—
51Autocar DC103660010—
52Sellers SM2000C0010—
53International Harvester Cargostar Series0010—
54International Harvester Coe0010—
55Autocar DC99660010—
56Seagrave Pa0010—
57Seagrave Pt0010—
58Ford Ranchero0010—
59GMC TV75000010—
60Autocar Autocar0010—

Showing the 60 most-reported of 483 1970 vehicles. The rest are reachable through their make and model pages.

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.