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1981 Chrysler Eagle Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1981 Chrysler Eagle with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. There are no recalls for it.

NHTSA data checked

CAbout as many problems as a typical Eagle year, for its age

#27 most complained-about 1981 vehicle

Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Most common 1981 Chrysler Eagle problems

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No recalls for the 1981 Chrysler Eagle

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1981 Chrysler Eagle. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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1 complaints about the 1981 Chrysler Eagle

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Fuel systemFire

Carburator failed while vehicle was parked resulting in fire. Nlm

Filed Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 784566

Chrysler Eagle: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
19841001Engine & coolingC
19811001Fuel systemC
All Eagle years

1981 Chrysler Eagle vs rivals

VehicleComplaintsRecallsCrashesGrade
1981 Chrysler Eagle100C
1981 Chrysler New Yorker220CCompare

More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.

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Questions about the 1981 Chrysler Eagle

Does the 1981 Chrysler Eagle have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1981 Chrysler Eagle right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 1981 Chrysler Eagle?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (1).

How many complaints has the 1981 Chrysler Eagle had?

1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 16, 2000 and the latest on March 16, 2000. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 1981 Chrysler Eagle a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Chrysler Eagle year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

Which Chrysler Eagle years have the most complaints?
What should I do if my 1981 Chrysler Eagle has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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