1976 AMC Pacer X review from North America
"Great vehicle stuck with a few faulty components"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rotors warped... Subsequently, rack and pinion had to be replaced.
Door sag.
Poor warranty.
General comments?
I loved this "unique --fish bowl" vehicle when I first bought it...It came with a 6 month warranty...And everything worked great for the first 6 months...I'm not sure what happened, but the rotors warped, such that if you stepped on the brakes, the steering wheel violently shimmied. This very quickly wrecked the rack and pinion steering... Had to wait forever for a replacement.... And expensive!!
The drivers door is wider than a standard vehicles door, and hence sagged from the weight.
The vehicle looked absolutely ugly from the back, but from the front, it was ultra modern... Never had any problem with the transmission or engine. Very solid vehicle.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1976 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1983 |
| Engine and transmission | Gas Manual |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 0 kilometres |
| Previous car | Datsun 310 |
| Date of Entry | 18th December, 2003 |