1982 American Motors Eagle Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1982 American Motors Eagle, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1982 American Motors Eagle
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Lubricant (power train)
Original production transmission lubricant used in the involved vehicles, may not provide adequate lubrication to protect the transmission"s first gear.
Remedy: The dealer will replace the original production lubricant with an extreme pressure lubricant at no charge to the owner.
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Windshield (visibility)
On certain vehicles the windshield is not properly installed. The adhesion between the windshield glass and urethane sealing is incomplete. This fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting".
Remedy: Dealer will replace present windshield if damaged or reinstall existing windshield if not.
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Electrical system: front underhood
The underhood wiring harness and ventilating hose may have been misrouted during vehicle assembly. Misrouting may cause chafing between the harness and various other components, resulting in short circuits and malfunction of electrical accessories. The switch which activates the engine oil pressure warning light may not function. The…
Remedy: Upon inspection, dealer will repair engine compartment wiring harness, reroute the hose, and replace the oil pressure switch without charge.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1982 American Motors Eagle have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The pitman arm tappered stud connecting to the center link sheared causing loss of steering control. *mjs”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 28, 2000 · Steering
“Rollover check valve has failed, causing excessive pressure to build up within the fuel system, resulting in a fuel leak. Consumer has contacted dealer and the manufacturer. Manufacture stated that th”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 3, 2000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Compare American Motors Eagle model years
Recall and complaint counts for every American Motors Eagle model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 American Motors Eagle | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 American Motors Eagle | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 American Motors Eagle | 3 | 2 |
| 1983 American Motors Eagle | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 American Motors Eagle | 1 | 2 |
| 1985 American Motors Eagle | 0 | 2 |
| 1987 American Motors Eagle | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1982 American Motors Eagle
How do I know if my 1982 American Motors Eagle has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1982 American Motors Eagle; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised American Motors dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 81V110000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other American Motors models
- Concord1 complaints
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- 69 Series0 complaints
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.