VehicleVerdict

AM General M998 years to avoid

Across 1984–1991, no single M998 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1991 drew the most complaints; 1990 the fewest.

3

Total complaints

5

Recall campaigns

1984–1991

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

AM General M998 NHTSA complaints by model year1 complaints1984: 1 complaints1985: 0 complaints1986: 1 complaints1987: 0 complaints1988: 0 complaints1989: 0 complaints1990: 0 complaints1991: 1 complaints
AM General M998 NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every M998 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
199111
199001
198901
198802
198702
198613
198503
198413

Common questions

What is the best year for the AM General M998?

By complaint volume, 1990 has the cleanest NHTSA record among M998 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the AM General M998 have?

Across all model years, the M998 has 5 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.