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1982 American Motors EagleProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1982 American Motors Eagle, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Fuel system, gasoline

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 28, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1982 American Motors Eagle has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline10
Steering10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1982 American Motors Eagle recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with American Motors.

Best & worst years

1982 vs. every other Eagle year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Eagle median. How we score

'80'81'82'83'84'85'87
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1982 American Motors Eagle, and the recalls they led to.

  1. REAR AXLE FAILUREEA86024 · closed Nov 3, 1987
    No recall
  2. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESEA88009 · closed Jan 9, 1990
    Led to recall 88V-132
In owners' words

What Eagle owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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 THEY NO LONGER MAKE THE PARTS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Complaint 861305 · May 3, 2000

Own a 1982 Eagle?

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