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.
Electrical system
Eagle Premier Electrical problems by year
24 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Eagle Premier's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
Electrical complaints by model year
Electrical recalls
Latest Premier electrical complaints
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
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.
A short in the ground wiring which controls the headlight module failed. *Yc
Twice, flashers and belt motors disabled by a penny dropped in cigar lighter socket. Safety critical circuits were on same fuse. Penny may float in socket a long time before making a fuse blowing short. Sold car last year, but personally installed a smaller fuse on the lighter socket to prevent future loss of seatbelt retraction function.
ECU FAILED RESULTING IN STALLING.
ALTERNATOR FAILED.
The headlights do not always come on, and sometimes they go off while driving. This happens when using the turn signal and the windshield wipers. *Ak
The lights on the dash will go out intermittently, including the tail lights and turning signals. Dealer says it may be cluster module. *Ak
BATTERY GOES DEAD WITHOUT NOTICE.
Vehicle experiencing electrical problem causing the car to cut off without warning.
Brake failure; also replaced fusible link/alternator. *Ak
Electrical short, consumer was driving at high speed and experienced an electrical short. *Ak
Electrical short near the battery area, causing overheating and burning of the wiring. *Ak
COMPUTER MALFUNCTIONED. *SD
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