1982 American Motors Eagle 2-Door 2.5 4MT
All photo credits
- Photo: 1981 AMC Eagle Sport Wagon in Medium Blue Metallic, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: AMC Eagle (4838731433) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1983 AMC Eagle wagon Vintage Red-3 Mason-Dixon Dragway 2014 by CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wiki..., CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 AMC Eagle Sport Wagon in Medium Blue Metallic, rear right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1987 AMC Eagle wagon brown md-i by CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, releases all rights but a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used ..., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1982 American Motors Eagle 2-Door 2.5 4MT is a 2.5-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed manual and four-wheel drive.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 30 mpg highway.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L I4 (GM Iron Duke 151) |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 23 MPG |
| Highway | 30 MPG |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1982 American Motors Eagle 2-Door 2.5 4MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1982 American Motors EAGLE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 30, 2009 · FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
NHTSA campaign 09E021000
Dec 13, 1982 · POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT
ORIGINAL PRODUCTION TRANSMISSION LUBRICANT USED IN THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE LUBRICATION TO PROTECT THE TRANSMISSION"S FIRST GEAR.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL PRODUCTION LUBRICANT WITH AN EXTREME PRESSURE LUBRICANT AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 82V126000
May 24, 1982 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES THE WINDSHIELD IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. THE ADHESION BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD GLASS AND URETHANE SEALING IS INCOMPLETE. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING".
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE PRESENT WINDSHIELD IF DAMAGED OR REINSTALL EXISTING WINDSHIELD IF NOT.
NHTSA campaign 82V053000
Sep 22, 1981 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
THE UNDERHOOD WIRING HARNESS AND VENTILATING HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN MISROUTED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. MISROUTING MAY CAUSE CHAFING BETWEEN THE HARNESS AND VARIOUS OTHER COMPONENTS, RESULTING IN SHORT CIRCUITS AND MALFUNCTION OF ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES. THE SWITCH WHICH ACTIVATES THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT MAY NOT FUNCTION. THE CRANKCASE VENTILATION HOSE MAY BE TOO CLOSE TO THE AIR INJECTION MANIFOLD TUBE AND COULD BE DAMAGED IF ENGINE OVERHEATS.
Remedy: UPON INSPECTION, DEALER WILL REPAIR ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRING HARNESS, REROUTE THE HOSE, AND REPLACE THE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH WITHOUT CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 81V110000
2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1982 American Motors EAGLE
Owner Complaints
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1982 American Motors EAGLE. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Fuel System | 1 |
| Gasoline | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1982 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.