1988 EAGLE PREMIER
7 recalls, 114 complaints - 7 TSBs
98V005000 Jan 12, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, OR WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRI... Read more
Consequence
THE REDUCED STRENGTH CAN ALLOW THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HUB, REDUCING THE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.
95V213000 Nov 7, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT SYSTEMS CAN MALFUNCTION AND BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence
THE LACK OF PASSIVE RESTRAINTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE COLLISION.
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.
94V006000 Jan 11, 1994
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
THE COOLANT ESCAPING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COULD CONTACT THE DRIVER'S FEET AND INJURE THE DRIVER. ALSO, STEAM FROM THE HEATER LIQUID WILL CLOUD ON THE WINDOW SURFACES AND IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISION. IN EITHER CASE, FAILURE OF THE HEATER CORE END CAP COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
A COOLANT TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED HEATER CORE FLUID BYPASS VALVE WILL BE INSTALLED.
90V205000 Dec 17, 1990
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
ROUTING OF THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE MAY CAUSE EXCESSIVE HOSE FLEXING RESULTING IN PREMATURE FATIGUE CRACKING OF THE OUTER HOSE COVER.
Consequence
THIS COULD LEAD TO HOSE FAILURE AND LOSS OF BRAKE FLUIDREDUCING BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS.
Remedy
REPLACE FRONT BRAKE HOSES WITH HOSES REDESIGNED TO PROVIDE A MODIFIED ROUTING CONFIGURATION.
88V128000 Aug 1, 1988
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS EXPERIENCED ENDURANCE FAILURES OF PARK MECHANISM COMPONENTS DURING SEVERE TESTING.
Consequence
VEHICLES WOULD BE SUBJECT TO TRANSMISSION FAILURES.
Remedy
RETROFIT TRANSMISSION.
88V087000 May 31, 1988
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Defect Description
COOLING SYSTEM PRESSURES DURING OVERHEATED ENGINE OPERATION MAY EXCEED THE STRENGTH CAPABILITY OF CERTAIN COMPONENTS DUE TO INADEQUATE VENTING CAPACITY OF THE SYSTEM PRESSURE CAP.
Consequence
THE BUILDUP OF PRESSURE MAY CAUSE HEATER CORE TO RUPTUREAND DISCHARGE HOT COOLANT AND STEAM IN THE PROXIMITY OF THE DRIVERS LEGS.
Remedy
REPLACE ALL COOLANT SYSTEM PRESSURE CAPS WITH ONE HAVING ADEQUATE VENTING CAPACITY.
88V002000 Jan 12, 1988
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Defect Description
MASTER CYLINDER MAY HAVE BEEN MISASSEMBLED CAUSING A BLOCKED HYDRAULIC FLUID OUTLET PORT AND RESTRICTED FLUID FLOW.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL ANDPARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY.
Remedy
REPLACE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER.
Complaint Statistics
114 total complaints
4 crashes 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 16 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 9 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 6 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 6 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 4 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| TIRES | 3 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 3 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 24, 2001
Incident date: Dec 12, 2000
THROTTLE WOULD BE WIDE OPEN AND STUCK. VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AFTER STICKING. HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 3 DIFFERENT TIMES BEFORE. LAST TIME CAUSED TRANSMISSION TO BURN UP.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 24, 2001
Incident date: Dec 12, 2000
THROTTLE WOULD BE WIDE OPEN AND STUCK. VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AFTER STICKING. HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 3 DIFFERENT TIMES BEFORE. LAST TIME CAUSED TRANSMISSION TO BURN UP.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Feb 6, 2001
Incident date: Jul 19, 1999
CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR RECALL REPAIR 99V-340 CONCERNING FAULTY BRAKE ROTORS WHICH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, CONSUMER HAS NOT RECIEVED REIMBURSEMENT YET. NLM
CHILD SEAT
Aug 28, 2000
CHILD BLEEDING ON HER LEFT UPPER ARM DUE TO A SHINY POINT STICKING THROUTH THE CUSHION PART ON HER CAR SEAT, PULLED THE CUSHION OFF AND THE SPRING THAT CONTROLLED THE FRONT OF THE CAR SEAT, THAT PULLS OVER THE CHILDS HEAD AND SNAPS IN PLACE, HAD SOMEHOW STRAIGNTENED OUT TO SOMEWHAT AND POKED THROUGH... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Nov 9, 1999
Incident date: Sep 30, 1999
THE RECALL WORK ON HEATER CORE BY PASS WAS NOT DONE PARTLY. THEY BLED THE SYSTEM, AND VEHICLE OVERHEATED. RECALL 94V006000. *AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Oct 6, 1999
HOT COOLANT IS LEAKING INTO THE PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT, CAUSING THE WINDOWS TO FOG UP. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICLE. THE RECALL WAS DISCONTINUED BECAUSE THE PARTS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE( PER THE DEALERSHIP). MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. RECALL 94V006000. *AK
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Oct 4, 1999
Incident date: Nov 1, 1996
FRONT END SHAKES AT ANY SPEED DUE TO BROKEN INNER TIE ROD. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Sep 8, 1999
Incident date: May 4, 1995
RECALL ON COOLANT HOSE NOT REPAIRED PROPERLY.
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Aug 24, 1999
DRIVER'S SIDE/FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE, AND REAR PASSENGERS' SIDE WINDOWS HAVE A POTENTIAL PROBLEM, WHEN THEY ARE ROLLED DOWN THEY GET STUCK. TO GET THESE WINDOWS BACK UP, CONSUMER HAS TO ROLL A LITTLE BIT AND PULL, THEN ROLL AND PULL UNTIL CONSUMER GETS THEM ALL THE WAY BACK UP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONT... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jul 24, 1999
Incident date: Oct 1, 1998
DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM,CAR WILL NOT START. CANNOT FIND OUT WHAT IS WRONG, THE LOCAL DEALER HAS BEEN NO HELP AT ALL. AND LOCAL REPAIR SHOPS SUGGESTS TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
May 21, 1999
Incident date: Jan 6, 1999
REAR BRAKES WOULD MAKE POPPING NOISE. HAD LOW BRAKE PRESSURE. THE TIRE WOULD STICK. THE ROTORS MAKE LOUD BOOMING NOISE WHEN LETTING LOOSE. THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR. RECALL ON FRONT BRAKE ROTORS (#98V005000). *AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
May 12, 1999
Incident date: Jun 1, 1998
HEATER CORE IS LEAKING ANTI-FREEZE INSIDE THE VEHICLE, CAUSING WINDOWS TO FOG/ STEAM UP. VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NUMBER 9V00600. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Apr 30, 1999
WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN ANY GEAR DRIVER DOESN'T HAVE TO APPLY THE BRAKES, CAUSE UNKNOWN.. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Apr 12, 1999
Incident date: Sep 28, 1997
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, PADS REPLACED AT TIME OF REPAIR.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Apr 12, 1999
Incident date: Sep 28, 1997
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, PADS REPLACED AT TIME OF REPAIR.
TIRES
Apr 10, 1999
Incident date: Sep 28, 1997
FRONT TIRES IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 5, 1998
Incident date: Oct 1, 1998
DRIVERS SIDE LAP BELT FEMALE CONNECTOR DOES NOT STAY FASTENED. DEALER ADVISES PART DISCONTINUED AND NOT AVAILABLE. THUS, I AM FORCED TO VIOLATE THE LAW AND ENDANGER ALL DRIVERS OF VEHICLE DUE TO MFR. DECISION AND LACK OF FORESIGHT. THE MFR SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT LAP BELT SHOULD BE WORN IN ADDIT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: Jun 14, 1997
BRAKE PADS, WHEEL CYLINDERS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: Jun 14, 1997
BRAKE PADS, WHEEL CYLINDERS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: Jun 14, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: Oct 1, 1997
ROTORS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 5, 1998
Incident date: Aug 11, 1998
ABS BRAKES FAILED AND CONSUMER HAVING TROUBLE GETTING REPLACEMENT PART.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Sep 8, 1998
TURN SIGNAL MALFUNCTIONS. MECHANIC AND OWNER CANNOT LOCATE CONNECTORS IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL OR ON THE VEHICLE.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
May 18, 1998
Incident date: Feb 1, 1998
HEATER CORE FAILED, CAUSING THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE TO FILL WITH STEAM, DECREASING VISIBILITY.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Feb 20, 1998
HEATER CORE FAILED, CAUSING STEAM/SMOKE TO CLOUD WINDSHIELD.
SEAT BELTS
Feb 20, 1998
SEAT BELTS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Dec 4, 1997
Incident date: Sep 1, 1997
FRONT RIGHTS BRAKE ROTOR SEPARATED FROM THE HUB.
SEAT BELTS
Sep 18, 1997
MOTORIZED SEATBELTS FAILED FRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jun 27, 1997
BRAKE FAILURE; ALSO REPLACED FUSIBLE LINK/ALTERNATOR. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Jun 27, 1997
BRAKE FAILURE; ALSO REPLACED FUSIBLE LINK/ALTERNATOR. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Jun 27, 1997
BRAKE FAILURE; ALSO REPLACED FUSIBLE LINK/ALTERNATOR. *AK
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
May 27, 1997
CV JOINTS FAILED.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
May 27, 1997
DEFROSTER INOPERATIVE, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
May 27, 1997
WINDSHIELD HAS A GREASY SUBSTANCE, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
May 27, 1997
AIR CONDITIONER INOPERATIVE.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
May 27, 1997
HEATER INOPERATIVE.
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
May 27, 1997
WINDSHIELD SEAL LEAK.
POWER TRAIN
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Jul 29, 1996
SPEEDOMETER INOPERATIVE. *SD
TIRES
Dec 31, 1996
TIRE GO DOWN EVERY NIGHT.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Nov 1, 1996
ODOMETER DON'T WORK.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Nov 1, 1996
WINDSHIELD GET'S STEAMED.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Nov 1, 1996
SEAT BELTS STUCK.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Nov 1, 1996
SEAT BELTS POP OUT.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Nov 1, 1996
WHILE STOPING, CAR MOVES FORWARD.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Nov 1, 1996
TRANSMISSION STICKS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Nov 1, 1996
BRAKES FAILED.
SEAT BELTS
Sep 9, 1996
Incident date: Jul 1, 1991
AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO LACK OF DEALER NOTIFICATION.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jul 9, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1996
FAILURE ON THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE, THE SEAT BELT COMES OUT OF THE BUCKLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: May 7, 1996
IRREGULAR BRAKE WEAR. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: May 7, 1996
THERMOSTAT REPLACED 2 TIMES. *SD
Showing 50 of 114 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1988 EAGLE PREMIER
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 28.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 29.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 24.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,300 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Large Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1988 EAGLE PREMIER
7 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 220000 SEATS | 3 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
0800600REV
Dec 29, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
2300800B
Nov 24, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
230800
Mar 3, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
080600
Feb 25, 2000
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
233599REVA
Oct 1, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
233599
Sep 3, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
081698
Apr 17, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK
NHTSA Safety Investigations, EAGLE PREMIER
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE94060
Opened: Aug 3, 1994 , Closed: Dec 29, 1994
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
EAGLE PREMIER - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the EAGLE PREMIER across all model years (1988, 1992).
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Total Recalls
415
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
8
Reported Crashes
7
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths