- 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
1990 Eagle Premier Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 26 complaints about the 1990 Eagle Premier with NHTSA, most often about the visibility & wipers (7) and the seats & seat belts (5). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 2 fires. It is covered by 6 recalls, the latest in January 1998 for the rotor. For comparison, the 1989 has 69 and the 1991 has 50.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Premier year, for its age
#71 most complained-about 1990 vehicle
- Complaints
- 26
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1990 Eagle Premier problems
Share of all 26 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1990 Eagle Premier recalls 6
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.
- The problem
- Lower intermediate steering shaft may separate at the rubber isolated coupling of the shaft.
- The risk
- This could result in loss of steering control and an accident.
- The fix
- Replace intermediate steering shaft with a shaft containing a restrained coupling.
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26 complaints about the 1990 Eagle Premier
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners. Page 1 of 2.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
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
Recall work performed on the heater core fluid bypass, however since replacement the vehicle has been experienced chronic overheating with major repairs due to damage within the cooling system.
There was a recall listed for the same problem same problem that happened to this vehicle, and the dealer said that this vehicle was not on recall. The coolant escaped from the passenger compartment , and steam from the heater liquid clouded the window of the vehicle, which made it very hard for the driver to see. *Ak
BATTERY GOES DEAD WITHOUT NOTICE.
Vehicle experiencing electrical problem causing the car to cut off without warning.
Motorized shoulder belts failed prior to/after recall repairs (95v-213). *Ak
Brakes experienced extended stopping distances.
Coolant is leaking from the vehicle. Was already serviced for recall 94v006000. *Ak
DOME LIGHTS FAILED 2 TIMES.
Chimes will not stop ringing when motorbelts are on.
Prior to recall of heater core bypass valve, had noticed film on windshield, and sometimes after recall experienced greasy film build up on windshield, wiper or washer won't eliminate film, resulted in poor visibility.*Ak *slc
SEART BELT SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. *AK
Mfg., 607 Nhtsa 94v006; heater core bypass; service bulletin states parts were installed backwards which can result in excessive anti-freeze leak/stalling. *K
The abs system prematurely activates and causes the vehicle not to stop when applied. Please describe. Tt
Engine compartment fire: vehicle parked outside of garage door. Tt
GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR FAILED TO LATCH.
Vehicle involved in recall no. 94V00600, dealer repaired the vehicle, but it did not correct problem. Tt
Purchase car used replace three sets of brake, the front shock absorber and the strut were replace twice . Tt
The drivers seat track is cracked. Has been replaced once, now it has failed again. Please describe. *Ak
Passenger's motorized shoulder belt failed to perform properly.
Console gear shifter will shift without the key in the ignition. Tt
No interlock system allows the ignition key to be removed while transmission in gear/transmission can be shifted without key in ignition. *Sd
Coolant bottle melts, causing fluid to drip, smoke and catch fire. Tt
Experiencing fog on windshield and a bad odor inside vehicle after recall 94v006000 was done. Tt
Eagle Premier: every year compared
All Premier years1990 Eagle Premier vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 Eagle Premier | 26 | 6 | C | |
| 1990 Eagle Talon | 73 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 1990 Eagle Summit | 6 | 1 | A | 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 1990 Eagle Premier
Does the 1990 Eagle Premier have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 1990 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 1990 Eagle Premier?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the visibility & wipers (7), seats & seat belts (5), brakes (3).
How many complaints has the 1990 Eagle Premier had?
26 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 3, 1994 and the latest on April 19, 2004. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 2 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1990 Eagle Premier a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 1990 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