American Motors Gremlin Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 9 model years of the American Motors Gremlin (1970–1978).

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All American Motors Gremlin recalls (12)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a American Motors Gremlin, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

1. Hose, piping, and connections (steering)

   NHTSA 78V070000 Reported April 4, 1978 133,593 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   The high pressure power steering hose may have been routed too close to the exhaust manifold. As a result, the heat from the manifold could damage the hose.

   Remedy: Damaged hoses will be replaced and undamaged hoses will be properly routed as necessary.

   Model years: 1975, 1976

2. Electrical system: module

   NHTSA 78V048000 Reported March 9, 1978 411,333 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   The electronic ignition system sensor circuit contains a two-wire connector which could cause difficulty in the engine ignition. This difficulty may be caused by mechanical or chemical actions at the connector.

   Remedy: The two-wire connector will be modified by the dealer by cutting and solder-splicing the wires.

   Model years: 1974, 1975, 1976

3. Electrical system: front underhood

   NHTSA 77V226000 Reported December 20, 1977 2,041 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   On the involved vehicles interference may exist between the instrument panel wiring harness and the clutch linkage. As a result of this interference, the harness may become chafed by the clutch linkage during normal clutch operation. This condition could lead to an electrical fire should an electrical shortage occur.

   Remedy: Dealer will eliminate any interference between the clutch linkage and main instrument panel harness, without charge.

   Model years: 1978

4. Vehicle speed control

   NHTSA 77V069000 Reported May 9, 1977 3,085 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   On the involved vehicles, the accelerator cable may have an overly long plastic sleeve at its carburetor end. This could allow the sleeve to become stuck in the end-fitting when the accelerator pedal is pressed to the floor. This would cause the throttle to stick in the open position.

   Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install an accelerator cable of the proper length, at no charge to owner.

   Model years: 1977

5. Suspension

   NHTSA 75V103000 Reported May 28, 1975 918 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   Model years: 1975

6. Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift (equipment) and integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer (equipment)

   NHTSA 75V104000 Reported May 28, 1975 909 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   Model years: 1975

7. Pedals and linkages (service brakes)

   NHTSA 72V318000 Reported December 27, 1972 270,815 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   Model years: 1972, 1973

8. Master cylinder (service brakes)

   NHTSA 72V268000 Reported November 2, 1972 1,040 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   Model years: 1973

9. Tail lights (exterior lighting)

   NHTSA 72V216000 Reported September 6, 1972 3,664 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   Model years: 1972

10. Caliper (service brakes)

    NHTSA 71V227000 Reported December 9, 1971 264 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1972

11. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 71V088000 Reported May 25, 1971 19,111 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1971

12. Recliner (seats)

    NHTSA 70V108000 Reported September 9, 1970 2,498 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1970

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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.