11
recalls
The American Motors Hornet has 11 recalls covering 851,908 vehicles as reported; model year 1975 is covered by the most (4).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
11
Most for 1975: 4
Units affected
852K
As reported
Overall stars
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Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the American Motors Hornet by component
- Service brakes, hydraulic3 · 272K units
- Equipment2 · 5,628 units
- Latches/locks/linkages2 · 23K units
- Electrical system1 · 411K units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 5,704 units
- Steering1 · 134K units
- Suspension1 · 918 units
American Motors Hornet recalls
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Questions and answers
Is the 1976 American Motors Hornet recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 1976 American Motors Hornet. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the American Motors Hornet have?
11 recalls cover the American Motors Hornet, for 851,908 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is service brakes, hydraulic (3 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the American Motors Hornet?
Structure: named in 1 of the 1 safety complaints about the American Motors Hornet. One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.