- The problem
- 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 island, vermont, or wisconsin, and the district of columbia. The front disc brake rotors can experience severe corrosion if operated for an extensive period in the "salt belt." If the rotors are not replaced, the corrosion can eventually compromise the structural integrity of the stamped steel center hub section of the rotor.
- The risk
- The reduced strength can allow the cast iron wear surface to separate from the hub, reducing the brake effectiveness of the vehicle.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.
Vehicle safety record
1989 Eagle Premier Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 69 complaints about the 1989 Eagle Premier with NHTSA, most often about the visibility & wipers (20) and the brakes (12). Those complaints describe 1 crash, 4 fires and 4 injuries. It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in January 1998 for the rotor. For comparison, the 1988 has 62 and the 1990 has 26.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Premier year, for its age
#17 most complained-about 1989 vehicle
- Complaints
- 69
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 4
- Injuries
- 4
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1989 Eagle Premier problems
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1989 Eagle Premier recalls 5
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- The automatic shoulder belt systems can malfunction and become inoperative.
- The risk
- The lack of passive restraints could increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a vehicle collision.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the system track and drive assembly on automatic shoulder belt systems which are currently inoperative and those systems when they become inoperative in the future.
- The problem
- 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 risk
- The coolant escaping into the passenger compartment could contact the driver's feet and injure the driver. Also, steam from the heater liquid will cloud on the window surfaces and impair the driver's vision. In either case, failure of the heater core end cap could result in a vehicle accident.
- The fix
- A coolant temperature controlled heater core fluid bypass valve will be installed.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Loss of fluid from half of the diagonally split brakehydraulic system affects braking capability, which could result in an accident.
- The fix
- Modify heat shield to eliminate potential for shield contacting brake tube.
- The problem
- Routing of the front brake hose may cause excessive hose flexing resulting in premature fatigue cracking of the outer hose cover.
- The risk
- This could lead to hose failure and loss of brake fluidreducing braking effectiveness.
- The fix
- Replace front brake hoses with hoses redesigned to provide a modified routing configuration.
What owners say
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69 complaints about the 1989 Eagle Premier
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners. Page 1 of 3.
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
The heater control valve failed, causing coolant to leak inside vehicle. Same part failed before at 33000 in 1992, there is a recall but per manufacturer this vehicle is not affected. Also the bulb was replaced for the brake light. *Jb
Frame attached to rack and pinion steering broke. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *Ak
Very strong (suffocating) coolant smell in passenger compartment when heater and/or blower is engaged. When contacted the manufacturer about recall #607 (in 1994) for vehicles manufactured between 7/87 thru 6/92 (my vehicle manufactured 10/88) for 1989 eagle premiers, they said it did not include my vehicle. The customer representative could not give me a reason when I told her this was the exact problem and why my vehicle was not included. It seems to be very convenient just to say that vehicle is not part of...
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the recall. Yet, recall #747 , for 1 1989 eagle premier, manufactured between 7/88 thru 7/91, did include my vehicle. I need some answers. This vehicle is no good to me in the cold weather, I need heat and defrost. Thank you for your time and I am anticipating an answer.
Heater coil malfunctioned. Vehicle was not included in recall 94v006000. *Ak
Master cylinder is defective, and the abs brake light comes on the dashboard. Consumer was traveling about 35mph, applied brakes, and pedal went all the way to the floor. *Ak
Received recall notice #98v005000. Contacted dealership. Took vehicle for repair of brake rotors. Drove vehicle approximately 13,000 when the brakes shoe parts fell off in street. Vehicle was not touched by another mechanic since recall. Dealership indicated not responsible for shoe coming off. Owner brake shoes repaired. Owner has brake shoe parts. *Ak
There have been a lot of other failures, but not enough space to put all and don't remember all dates and mileage at each time.
Throttle failed. (Sudden acceleration caused accedent.) Yh
While driving about 35 mph, heater core ruptured, causing hot anti freeze to spill on the floor of vehicle. This also caused windows to fog up, which imparied driver's visiblity. The dealer has been notified about the problem. Problem has not been corrected. *Ak
While increasing in speed of about 5 to 10 miles per hour the car continued to increase in speed, applied brakes, but continued to pick up speed, applied emergency brake still didn't slow down. The car increased in speed up to 95 miles per hour. I'm not sure what I finally did or what happened to slow the car down. This is the third time that this has happened, I even tried reaching down and lifting gas pedal, to no avail. *Ak
Due heater core going out, the windshield fogged up from the steam. *Ak
A short in the ground wiring which controls the headlight module failed. *Yc
Cable between crank position sensor and engine microprocessor not installed in a harness, allowing sensor/microprocessor connector to open, preventing gasoline from injecting into engine/preventing vehicle from starting, harness has now been installed/problem corrected.
Vehicle overheats within seven miles of flat driving. Vehicle is the es model v-6 engine "foreign" vehicle. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *Ak
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
Speedometer/odometer has failed, giving no reading of speed or mileage. Cause of problem electronic module. *Ak
ECU FAILED RESULTING IN STALLING.
Recall 94v006000; the coolant temperature that controlled the heater core fluid bypass valve was installed. It started leaking again. When driving vehicle overheated and if parked, it leaks. Recall notice was received and work was don in 1994. Consumer is still having the same problem. *Ak
Front brake rotors failed prior to recall notice.
Front brake rotors failed prior to recall notice.
Recall work performed on the brake pads, however clips that attach pads fell off resulting in brake failure.
ALTERNATOR FAILED.
Throttle cable contains strong spring incased within plastic cylinder. As age/heat degrades the plastic tabs holding cylindr closed, allowing the tabs to break off, enabling full force of spring to unleash and pull cable housing away from throttle body. *Ak
Eagle Premier: every year compared
All Premier years1989 Eagle Premier vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 Eagle Premier | 69 | 5 | D | |
| 1989 Eagle Summit | 12 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1989 Eagle Medallion | 8 | 2 | - | Compare |
| 1989 Eagle Medalion | 3 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1989 Eagle Eagle | 1 | 0 | C | Compare |
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.
Questions about the 1989 Eagle Premier
Does the 1989 Eagle Premier have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 1989 Eagle Premier: rotor (January 1998); anchorage (November 1995); heater core (January 1994); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (February 1991) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Eagle Premier?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the visibility & wipers (20), brakes (12), electrical system (11).
How many complaints has the 1989 Eagle Premier had?
69 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 16, 1994 and the latest on February 12, 2003. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 4 a fire, and together they report 4 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1989 Eagle Premier a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Eagle Premier 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 Eagle Premier years have the most complaints?
1989 (69), 1988 (62), 1991 (50). See every Eagle Premier year compared.
What should I do if my 1989 Eagle Premier 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