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1987 American Motors Eagle problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 1987 American Motors Eagle — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1987 compare to other Eagle years?

Eagle NHTSA complaints by model year, 1987 highlighted2 complaints1980: 0 complaints1981: 0 complaints1982: 2 complaints1983: 1 complaints1984: 2 complaints1985: 2 complaints1987: 1 complaints1988: 0 complaints
Eagle NHTSA complaints by model year, 1987 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1987 American Motors Eagle problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Seat Belts1100%

Does the 1987 American Motors Eagle have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

09E021000Fuel SystemApril 30, 2009 · 2,790 units

Defect

FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION IS RECALLING 2,790 MECHANICAL FUEL PUMPS, P/NO. M6737 SOLD UNDER CARTER AND NAPA BRANDS AND P/NO. 2M6737 SOLD UNDER ACCU-FLOW AND TRU-FLOW BRANDS SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2008 AND MARCH 2009 FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM ROD IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED PUMP DIAPHRAGM RODS MAY CAUSE THE PUMP TO PRODUCE EXCESS PRESSURE.

Consequence

EXCESS FUEL PUMP PRESSURE COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 12, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“WE HAVE CONTACTED CHRYSLER CORP. AND THE PHONE ATTENDANT SAID "WE WILL NOT COVER THIS". LET ME SAY THAT LESS THAN 2 YEARS AGO, I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON A DETERIORATION (PCV) HOSE ON THIS VEHICLE AND THEY (CHRYSLER) TOOK CARE OF THIS AT A LOCAL DEALER. IT SURE DOES SEEM TO ME THAT SAFETY BELTS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts

1987 American Motors Eagle — common questions

Is the 1987 American Motors Eagle reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1987 American Motors Eagle have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1987 American Motors Eagle. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.