MYRModel Year Report

1988 Eagle Premier

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1988 Eagle Premier
RENDERED 2026-09-16T16:56:53.190Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Eagle Premier Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1988 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1988: 62 complaints 1988 1989: 69 complaints 1989 1990: 25 complaints 1990 1991: 50 complaints 1991 1992: 23 complaints 1992 1993: 0 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaints 1994
1988: 62 complaints
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YearComplaints
19811
198862
198969
199025
199150
199223
19930
19941

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

VISIBILITY 42%

42% of complaints: visibility — 26 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing heater core and windshield wiper/washer.

SERVICE BRAKES 39%

39% of complaints: service brakes — 24 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
POWER TRAIN 24%

24% of complaints: power train — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASH
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DRIVE LINE BROKE, RESULTING IN PULLING VERY HARD TO THE RIGHT, DRIVER PULLED IT BACK TO THE LEFT THEN VEHICLE FISHTAILED, THEN AN ACCIDENT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950313

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 16%

16% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

INJURY
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REPLACED EXHAUST PIPE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19940928

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and alternator/generator/regulator.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19871224 — service brakes, hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER MAY HAVE BEEN MISASSEMBLED CAUSING A BLOCKED HYDRAULIC FLUID OUTLET PORT AND RESTRICTED FLUID FLOW.

Remedy: REPLACE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER.

Campaign 88V002000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19880708 — visibility

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.

Remedy: REPLACE ALL COOLANT SYSTEM PRESSURE CAPS WITH ONE HAVING ADEQUATE VENTING CAPACITY.

Campaign 88V087000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19910228 — service brakes, hydraulic

ROUTING OF THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE MAY CAUSE EXCESSIVE HOSE FLEXING RESULTING IN PREMATURE FATIGUE CRACKING OF THE OUTER HOSE COVER.

Remedy: REPLACE FRONT BRAKE HOSES WITH HOSES REDESIGNED TO PROVIDE A MODIFIED ROUTING CONFIGURATION.

Campaign 90V205000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19940318 — PE (closed 19940729)

AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILS

I 19940803 — PE (closed 19941229)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

R 19940805 — visibility

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.

Remedy: A COOLANT TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED HEATER CORE FLUID BYPASS VALVE WILL BE INSTALLED.

Campaign 94V006000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19960905 — seat belts

THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT SYSTEMS CAN MALFUNCTION AND BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 95V213000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19980309 — service brakes, hydraulic

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMP

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.

Campaign 98V005000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — power train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS EXPERIENCED ENDURANCE FAILURES OF PARK MECHANISM COMPONENTS DURING SEVERE TESTING.

Remedy: RETROFIT TRANSMISSION.

Campaign 88V128000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1988 Eagle Premier — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (26 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (24 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 88V128000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 88V002000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 88V087000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 90V205000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94V006000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95V213000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98V005000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1988 Eagle Premier reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1988 Eagle Premier?

The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1988 Eagle Premier have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-08-03 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.