1991 Eagle Premier

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1991 Eagle Premier
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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.

Complaints
50
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 1991

Investigations
5

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

30% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

1991: 50 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.

Service brakes

30% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHFIRE

Visibility

26% · 13 reports

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

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Windshield wiper motor failed during rain storm, causing poor visibility.

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-11-25

Engine and engine cooling

24% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and belts and associated pulleys.

Seat belts

18% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing anchorage and webbing.

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Spontaneous failure--right front passenger shoulder automatic seat belt retractor stuck in extended position--will not retract--1991 Eagle Premier.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-12-22

Passive restraint motor broke, drivers belt does not work. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-25

Electrical system

16% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and interior/under dash.

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first

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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.

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    1991-04-03Electrical system91V042000 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.

    Remedy: The main feed on all involved vehicles will be rerouted and secured with tie straps away from the air cleaner bracket.

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    1992-01-10Service brakes, hydraulic91V191000 The anti-lock brake system high pressure hose may leak or detach at its crimped end fitting resulting in the discharge of hydraulic fluid.

    Remedy: Replace the ABS high pressure hose with a hose of different design and construction.

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    1992-11-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-03-31 Engine compartment fires
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    1994-03-18Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-07-29 Auto shoulder belt fails
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    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.

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    1995-05-26Engineering analysisClosed 1996-06-24 ABS braking malfunction
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    1996-09-03Service brakes, hydraulic96V099000 The ABS hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.

    Remedy: Dealers will test the vehicle's anti-lock brake system and repair the vehicles if necessary. Also the warranty on all ABS components will be extended to 10 years or 100,000 miles (Except for the…

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    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.

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    1996-09-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-01-13 Brake disc/hub separation
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    1997-01-13Engineering analysisClosed 1998-01-09 Brake disc/hub separation
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    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.

Buy-smart checklist

1991 Eagle Premier — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 12 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 91V027000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 91V042000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 91V191000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 94V006000 · Visibility
  • Recall 96V099000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 95V213000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 98V005000 · Service brakes, hydraulic

FAQ

Is the 1991 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 1991 Eagle Premier?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1991 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.