1992 Eagle Premier
Only 23 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 23
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1992
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1992: 23 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1988 | 62 |
| 1989 | 69 |
| 1990 | 25 |
| 1991 | 50 |
| 1992 | 23 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 23 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
10 of 23 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Visibility
9 of 23 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing motor and heater core.
Show complaint excerpts
During rainy weather windshield wiper motor failed, replaced motor, replacement motor starting to drag.
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-11
Seat belts
4 of 23 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor and front.
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Passenger and driver side lap seat belts failed when making a sudden stop, did not hold, child in the front seat hit dash board.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-17
Power train
4 of 23 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing driveshaft and axle shaft.
Vehicle speed control
3 of 23 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
1992 Eagle Premier — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 94V006000 · Visibility
- Recall 96V099000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 95V213000 · Seat belts
FAQ
- Is the 1992 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 1992 Eagle Premier?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1992 Eagle Premier have?
- 3 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.