Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1978 Pacer.
The 1978 American Motors Pacer is a four-door hatchback featuring a wide-body platform and an inline-six engine. The vehicle is characterized by its expansive glass area and a width that rivals full-size cars of the era. As a later iteration in the model's production run, the 1978 year benefits from accumulated reliability refinements, providing a more stable example for the researcher.
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH A METALLURGICALLY DEFICIENT LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY. Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE RIGHT AND LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES.
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.