VehicleVerdict

American Motors Eagle years to avoid

Across 1980–1988, no single Eagle year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1985 drew the most complaints; 1988 the fewest.

8

Total complaints

12

Recall campaigns

1980–1988

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

American Motors Eagle NHTSA complaints by model year2 complaints1980: 0 complaints1981: 0 complaints1982: 2 complaints1983: 1 complaints1984: 2 complaints1985: 2 complaints1987: 1 complaints1988: 0 complaints
American Motors Eagle NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every Eagle year

YearComplaintsRecalls
198801
198711
198521
198423
198312
198224
198104
198004

Common questions

What is the best year for the American Motors Eagle?

By complaint volume, 1988 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Eagle years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the American Motors Eagle have?

Across all model years, the Eagle has 12 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 8 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.