Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode...
1981-1994 · 7 model years
Eagle Premier Problems by year
Owners have filed 233 complaints about the Eagle Premier across 7 model years, and it has 12 recalls. The 1989 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (69), while 1981, 1994 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the visibility & wipers, followed by the brakes.
- Complaints
- 233
- Recalls
- 12
- Crashes
- 7
- Fires
- 8
- Injuries
- 7
- Deaths
- 0
Premier complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Premier problems
Eagle Premier recalls 12
The abs hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.
The automatic shoulder belt systems can malfunction and become inoperative.
The end cap connecting the heat exchanger's core to the engine cooling system could rupture and allow hot coolant to escape into the passenger compartment.
The anti-lock brake system high pressure hose may leak or detach at its crimped end fitting resulting in the discharge of hydraulic fluid.
Routing of battery main feed wiring may allow it to contact the air cleaner bracket and contnued contact may lead to an electrical short circuit.
Rear brake tube routing is contacted by fuel tank heat shield when suspension is in full jounce position. This damages the brake fluid tube, causing a leak.
Routing of the front brake hose may cause excessive hose flexing resulting in premature fatigue cracking of the outer hose cover.
Lower intermediate steering shaft may separate at the rubber isolated coupling of the shaft.
Automatic transmissions experienced endurance failures of park mechanism components during severe testing.
Covers1988 Eagle Premier
Cooling system pressures during overheated engine operation may exceed the strength capability of certain components due to inadequate venting capacity of the system pressure cap.
Master cylinder may have been misassembled causing a blocked hydraulic fluid outlet port and restricted fluid flow.
Covers1988 Eagle Premier
Latest Premier complaints
Spontaneous failure--right front passenger shoulder automatic seat belt retractor stuck in extended position--will not retract--1991 eagle premier. *Tr
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
The vehicle's abs control unit experienced the same defect stated in recall 96 v 099 000. The dealership was unable to service the vehicle because the manufacturer no longer made the part. *Nlm
1989 Eagle premier sedan/erratic speedometer operation speedometer began acting erratically last month with intermittent operation. Problem diagnosed as defective sensor wiring harness. Computer download repair information indicates that the problem was detected in september, 1990 with an information bulletin circulated by chrysler concerning the issue. My question is why this wasn't made subject to recall since it involves a safety matter. Without a speedometer operating, there is no way of...
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knowing one's exact speed? I have tried to resolve the problem by replacing the wiring harness which, it appears, is unavailable. I just sent an e-mail to daimler-chrysler asking for their help since I have no other way to turn except for you, dot. I would at least like to hear from you. Thank you.
A faulty gasket caused coolant to leak and as a result the coolant could be smelled inside of the vehicle. When the heater is turned on there is a loud noise. The dealer replaced the blower motor. The dealer will not repair the heater core which was recalled under 94v-006 because the vehicle is too old with too many miles. *Nlm
Nhtsa##6970-94-v-006-000 jan/4/96 heater water defrost: the end cap connecting the heater exchanger core to the engine cooling system could rupture and allow hot coolant to escape into passenger compartment. Consumer sates has the same problem. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts
Questions about the Eagle Premier
Which Eagle Premier years have the most problems?
Which Eagle Premier years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Eagle Premier problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the visibility & wipers (60), brakes (48), seats & seat belts (27) most often.
How many recalls does the Eagle Premier have?
NHTSA lists 12 recalls across all Eagle Premier model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data