MYRModel Year Report

1989 Eagle Premier

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1989 Eagle Premier
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:36:35.856Z

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
69
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 1989

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Visibility

33% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1988: 62 complaints 1988 1989: 69 complaints 1989 69 1990: 25 complaints 1990 1991: 50 complaints 1991 1992: 23 complaints 1992 1993: 0 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaint 1994
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1988: 62 complaints 1988 1989: 69 complaints 1989 69 1990: 25 complaints 1990 1991: 50 complaints 1991 1992: 23 complaints 1992 1993: 0 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaint 1994
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1988: 62 complaints 1988 1989: 69 complaints 1989 69 1990: 25 complaints 1990 1991: 50 complaints 1991 1992: 23 complaints 1992 1993: 0 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaint 1994

1989: 69 complaints

View as data table
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% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing heater core and defroster/defogger/hvac system.

Show complaint excerpts

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, 2003-01-23

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).

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-10-16

Engine and engine cooling

26% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and cooling system.

FIRE

Electrical system

25% · 17 reports

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, 1995-02-27

Vehicle caught on fire shortly after starting in, possible electrical fire. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-03

Service brakes

22% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

Power train

12% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and constant velocity joint.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Transmission locked up, causing vehicle to come to an abrupt halt, resulting in injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-09

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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    1991-02-28Service brakes, hydraulic90V205000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1991-02-28Service brakes, hydraulic91V027000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    1994-03-18Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-07-29 Auto shoulder belt fails
  4. I
    1994-08-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-12-29 Engine compartment fires
  5. R
    1994-08-05Visibility94V006000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. R
    1996-09-05Seat belts95V213000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  7. I
    1996-09-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-01-13 Brake disc/hub separation
  8. I
    1997-01-13Engineering analysisClosed 1998-01-09 Brake disc/hub separation
  9. R
    1998-03-09Service brakes, hydraulic98V005000 Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, new…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1989 Eagle Premier — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Visibility: 23 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 17 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 90V205000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 91V027000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 94V006000 · Visibility
  • Recall 95V213000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 98V005000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
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.