VehicleVerdict

American Motors Javelin years to avoid

Across 1968–1973, no single Javelin year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1973 drew the most complaints; 1973 the fewest.

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Total complaints

9

Recall campaigns

1968–1973

Years covered

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Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

American Motors Javelin NHTSA complaints by model year1 complaints1968: 0 complaints1969: 0 complaints1970: 0 complaints1971: 0 complaints1972: 0 complaints1973: 0 complaints
American Motors Javelin NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every Javelin year

YearComplaintsRecalls
197302
197203
197101
197001
196901
196803

Common questions

What is the best year for the American Motors Javelin?

By complaint volume, 1973 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Javelin years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the American Motors Javelin have?

Across all model years, the Javelin has 9 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 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.