AM General Reliability Overview
Based on 78 real complaints filed with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
AM General reliability varies significantly by model. Compare models below and review the specific model-year page before buying.
Is AM General reliable? Quick answer
Based on 78 real NHTSA complaints across 1 AM General models
AM General reliability varies significantly by model and year. Some AM General models have consistently low complaint rates; others show recurring steering defects patterns across multiple generations. The brand-level reliability score is less useful than picking the specific model + year you're considering.
2 reported fatalities in AM General complaints. Scroll down for the full model-by-model breakdown, or use the links above to jump to a specific model's year-by-year page.
Worst AM General Models to Avoid
All 1 AM General models — sorted by severity (highest first)
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Most Common AM General Problems
Components most reported across all AM General models in NHTSA complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Crash % |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 4 | 25.0% |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | 0.0% |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | 0.0% |
| Brakes | 3 | 33.3% |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint | 3 | 0.0% |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 0.0% |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 3 | 0.0% |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 3 | 0.0% |
AM General Reliability — Frequently Asked Questions
How many NHTSA complaints does AM General have?
AM General has 78 NHTSA consumer complaints across 1 distinct models in the VinItel database (1995–present). 7.7% of those complaints involved a crash, and 2 involved a fatality. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation via VinItel.
Which AM General model has the most NHTSA complaints?
By total complaint volume, the top AM General models are: AM General Hummer (67 complaints). Note that higher-volume models naturally accumulate more complaints, so per-model severity depends on sales volume and crash rate. See the full sortable ranking at vinitel.com/stats/nhtsa-complaints/am-general.
What are the most common AM General problems?
Across all AM General models in the NHTSA database, the most-reported issue categories are: Steering Defects (4 complaints, 25.0% crash rate); Electrical Faults (4 complaints, 0.0% crash rate); Wipers & Visibility (3 complaints, 0.0% crash rate). Crash percentages indicate how often that component failure resulted in an accident — higher percentages are safety-critical.
Which AM General model years should I avoid?
AM General models with the highest severity scores include AM General Hummer. Specific model years to avoid depend on the model — click any AM General model to see its year-by-year breakdown with complaint counts, crash rates, and recalls. Our AVOID label is applied when a year's normalized complaint rate exceeds 1.5× the model's median.
Is AM General a reliable car brand?
NHTSA complaint data shows reliability varies significantly by model and year within every major brand — including AM General. A brand-level reliability verdict is misleading because it averages a bad year of one model with a great year of another. VinItel's approach: pick your target AM General model + year and view that specific page for actionable reliability data. See vinitel.com/stats/nhtsa-complaints/am-general to browse all 1 AM General models.
Should I buy a used AM General?
Buying used requires two checks: (1) research the specific model + year for known problems using the NHTSA data on this page, and (2) run a VIN report on the exact car to check for hidden accidents, title issues, and odometer rollbacks. VinItel offers both — reliability research is free, individual VIN reports are $4.99 (vs. Carfax $44.99). Common AM General issues to ask about during inspection include steering defects.
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