1973 American Motors Matador Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1973 American Motors Matador. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1973 American Motors Matador
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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Linkages (steering)
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Pedals and linkages (service brakes)
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Head restraint (seats)
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1973 American Motors Matador. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare American Motors Matador model years
Recall and complaint counts for every American Motors Matador model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 American Motors Matador | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 American Motors Matador | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 American Motors Matador | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 American Motors Matador | 4 | 0 |
| 1975 American Motors Matador | 4 | 0 |
| 1976 American Motors Matador | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1973 American Motors Matador
How do I know if my 1973 American Motors Matador 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 1973 American Motors Matador; 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 72V237000).
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.
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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.