12
recalls
The American Motors Matador has 12 recalls covering 753,905 vehicles as reported; model year 1975 is covered by the most (4).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
12
Most for 1975: 4
Units affected
754K
As reported
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Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
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Recalls by model year
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Parts recalled
Recalls of the American Motors Matador by component
- Service brakes, hydraulic3 · 275K units
- Equipment2 · 512 units
- Fuel system, gasoline2 · 10K units
- Electrical system1 · 411K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 27K units
- Seats1 · 18K units
- Steering1 · 3,921 units
- Suspension1 · 8,572 units
American Motors Matador recalls
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Questions and answers
Is the 1976 American Motors Matador recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 1976 American Motors Matador. 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 Matador have?
12 recalls cover the American Motors Matador, for 753,905 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is service brakes, hydraulic (3 recalls).
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.