American Motors Eagle recall history and complaint patterns
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the American Motors Eagle, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
Last updated: (NHTSA data snapshot)
At a Glance
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the American Motors Eagle, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
- Coverage spans model years 1980–1987 with 10 recall campaigns and 8 complaints in NHTSA data.
- Years with the most recall activity: 1982 (3), 1981 (3), and 1980 (3).
- Years with the most complaint volume: 1985 (2), 1984 (2), and 1982 (2).
- Top recall themes: Powertrain, Visibility and lighting, and Electrical.
- Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Fuel system, gasoline:storage, Steering:linkages, Electrical system:wiring:front underhood.
- Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
- Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Powertrain
4 campaigns · Years: 1980–1982These campaigns relate to drivetrain or transmission components that can affect shifting, power delivery, or control.
Visibility and lighting
2 campaigns · Years: 1980, 1982These campaigns relate to lighting, glass, or visibility components (lamps, wipers, and related systems).
Electrical
1 campaign · Years: 1982These campaigns relate to wiring or electrical components that can cause warning lights, loss of function, or fire risk in some cases.
- 81V110000 · Electrical system: Front underhood
Other
1 campaign · Years: 1981These campaigns do not fit a single dominant theme, or the component taxonomy is broad.
- 81V081000 · Vehicle speed control
Seats and restraints
1 campaign · Years: 1981These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.
- 81V016000 · Seat belts
Steering and suspension
1 campaign · Years: 1984These campaigns relate to steering or suspension components that can affect vehicle control or stability.
- 83V119000 · Steering: Arm
Most Reported Issues
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the American Motors Eagle in NHTSA complaint data are Fuel system, gasoline:storage, Steering:linkages, Electrical system:wiring:front underhood.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 0 | 1 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts. |
| 1985 | 0 | 2 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift. |
| 1984 | 1 | 2 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts:front:buckle assembly. |
| 1983 | 0 | 1 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system:wiring:front underhood. |
| 1982 | 3 | 2 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, gasoline:storage, Steering:linkages. |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 | Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary. |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 | Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary. |
What to Do Next
- Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
- If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
- If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
Recall Evidence by Year
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved: Power train , Steering and Electrical system
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⚠️ Important Safety Information
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For any safety concerns: Always check your VIN on the official NHTSA site and contact an authorized dealer.