The 1970s was a great decade to grow up from roller skates, disco music, Evil Knievel, the movie Jaws and more. The 70’s also were known for some of the worst cars ever produced. 
The 70s saw the rise of the most poorly designed, unreliable and unsafe vehicles in the history of the automotive industry. Here are some of the worst cars manufactured in the time period.
- Ford Pinto
The Ford Pinto is perhaps the most notorious car produced in the 1970s.
The car came with a defective fuel tank that could rupture during rear-end collisions, causing deadly fires. Ford was aware of the problem before the car was released, but chose not to address it due to cost concerns. Their decision led to several lawsuits and a hurt Ford’s reputation. - AMC Gremlin
The AMC Gremlin was an underpowered, ugly and poorly designed car
that was known to have mechanical problems. It had an odd shape, with a short and narrow body that made it uncomfortable to ride in. With a name like Gremlin it’s no wonder that it was known for its poor handling and unreliable engine. - Chevrolet Vega
The Chevrolet Vega was designed with the intent to compete with the Japanese imports. The imports were becoming popular in the United States. However, the Vega was poorly designed and built, and suffered from engine failures, rust and many more problems. The Cheverolt Vega was a failure and hurt Chevrolet’s brand. - Yugo GV
The Yugo GV was a cheap and poorly designed car from—you guessed it—Yugoslavia.
It had a very weak engine, unreliable transmission, and poor build quality. The Yugo was infamous for nechanical failures and being extremely difficult to repair.5, Dodge Aspen/Plymouth Volare
The Dodge Aspen and Plymouth Volare were supposed to be
replacements for the popular Dodge Dart and Plymouth Valiant. However, they were plagued with mechanical problems and had poor build quality. The cars suffered from rust, engine failures, and other issues that hurt their reliability and reputation.
6. AMC Pacer
The AMC Pacer was a very unusual-looking car that was intended to be futuristic and innovative.
However, it was poorly designed, underpowered, and unreliable. The Pacer was notorious for its poor fuel economy and frequent mechanical problems.7. Chevrolet Chevette
The Chevrolet Chevette was a small, underpowered car that was designed to be affordable and fuel-efficient.
However, it suffered from numerous mechanical problems and was prone to rust. The Chevette was notorious for its poor build quality and lack of reliability.
In conclusion, the 1970s was a fun decade, but as for the automoblie—the era produced some of the worst cars ever made.
These cars were poorly designed, unreliable and often unsafe. They hurt the reputations of the companies that produced them and were an embarrassment to the automotive industry. While some of these cars may hold a certain nostalgic appeal and now are collector’s items. The cars failed in terms of quality and reliability.
