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1982 American Motors SpiritProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 0 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
0
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Preliminary Verdict

Limited Data

Based on 0 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

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$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX
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Owner Intelligence

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Recall History (2 recalls)

81V110000Dec 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.

82V126000Jan 1983

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

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EA88009ClosedOpened Nov 1987 · closed Jan 1990

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 0 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.

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1982 American Motors Spirit: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1982 American Motors Spirit?
Based on NHTSA data, the 1982 American Motors Spirit has 0 total complaints on file.
Is the 1982 American Motors Spirit reliable?
The 1982 American Motors Spirit has 0 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1982 American Motors Spirit problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1982 American Motors Spirit have any recalls?
Yes, the 1982 American Motors Spirit has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do American Motors Spirit problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
When was the 1982 American Motors Spirit data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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