1991 Eagle Premier
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
- Investigations
- 5
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 1991
Opened by NHTSA
30% of complaints
Complaints per year
1991: 50 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
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| 1981 | 1 |
| 1988 | 62 |
| 1989 | 69 |
| 1990 | 25 |
| 1991 | 50 |
| 1992 | 23 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
30% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Visibility
26% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing heater core and defroster/defogger/hvac system.
Show complaint excerpts
Windshield wiper motor failed during rain storm, causing poor visibility.
NHTSA ODI report, 1994-11-25
Engine and engine cooling
24% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing gasoline and belts and associated pulleys.
Seat belts
18% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing anchorage and webbing.
Show complaint excerpts
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 reportsMost 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.