1983 American Motors Eagle SX/4 4.2 3AT
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All photo credits
- Photo: AMC Eagle SX4 (3050006873) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1982 AMC Eagle SX-4 (2492707817) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1982 AMC Eagle SX4 in Copper Brown Met., rear right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1982 AMC Eagle SX-4 (31404336770) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1982 AMC Eagle SX-4 (31659158821) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1983 American Motors Eagle SX/4 4.2 3AT is a 4.2-liter inline-6 with a 3-speed automatic and four-wheel drive.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 29 mpg highway.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.2L I6 (AMC 258) |
| Displacement | 4.2 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Wheelbase | 97.2 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1983 American Motors Eagle SX/4 4.2 3AT 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
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1983 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
Aug 27, 2007 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
Consequence: A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
NHTSA campaign 07E064000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1983 American Motors EAGLE
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1983 American Motors EAGLE (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 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 1983 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.