MYRModel Year Report

1989 Eagle Premier

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1989 Eagle Premier
RENDERED 2026-09-16T17:14:30.904Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Eagle Premier Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 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
1989: 69 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 33%

33% of complaints: visibility — 23 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing heater core and defroster/defogger/hvac system.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030123

Also filed under ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

HEAT CORE RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO MANUFACTURER'S CLAIIM THAT OWNER REJECTED WORK (94V-006). *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19941016

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 26%

26% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and cooling system.

FIRE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 25%

25% of complaints: electrical system — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and alternator/generator/regulator.

FIRE
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COULD NOT SHUT VEHICLE OFF, WHEN IT DID SHUT DOWN, IT CAUGHT FIRE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950227

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE SHORTLY AFTER STARTING IN, POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL FIRE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950203

SERVICE BRAKES 22%

22% of complaints: service brakes — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and constant velocity joint.

CRASH INJURY
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TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO COME TO AN ABRUPT HALT, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950209

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

R 19910228 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Remedy: MODIFY HEAT SHIELD TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL FOR SHIELD CONTACTING BRAKE TUBE.

Campaign 91V027000 — 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

I 19960905 — PE (closed 19970113)

BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION

I 19970113 — EA (closed 19980109)

BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION

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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Eagle Premier — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 90V205000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 91V027000 (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 1989 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 1989 Eagle Premier?

The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Eagle Premier have?

5 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.