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1975 American Motors Matador

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1975 Matador.

The 1975 American Motors Matador Overview presents a concise summary of the vehicle’s body design, platform structure, and engine configuration, while also documenting the reliability record that characterized that model year. By integrating these elements, the entry offers researchers a clear reference point for understanding how the 1975 Matador fits within AMC’s lineup and how its durability compares to contemporary offerings. The overview’s factual approach ensures that the information remains objective, highlighting both the model’s structural attributes and the performance trends observed during its production.

Model year1978197719761975

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

78V048000Electrical System:Ignition:ModuleReported 09/03/1978

THE ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM SENSOR CIRCUIT CONTAINS A TWO-WIRE CONNECTOR WHICH COULD CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN THE ENGINE IGNITION. THIS DIFFICULTY MAY BE CAUSED BY MECHANICAL OR CHEMICAL ACTIONS AT THE CONNECTOR. Remedy: THE TWO-WIRE CONNECTOR WILL BE MODIFIED BY THE DEALER BY CUTTING AND SOLDER-SPLICING THE WIRES.

75V057000Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor SystemReported 14/04/1975

Remedy:

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 1975 Matador have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.