1990 EAGLE PREMIER
6 recalls, 58 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.
91V027000 Feb 13, 1991
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
LOSS OF FLUID FROM HALF OF THE DIAGONALLY SPLIT BRAKEHYDRAULIC SYSTEM AFFECTS BRAKING CAPABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
MODIFY HEAT SHIELD TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL FOR SHIELD CONTACTING BRAKE TUBE.
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.
90V058000 Mar 23, 1990
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
LOWER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT MAY SEPARATE AT THE RUBBER ISOLATED COUPLING OF THE SHAFT.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT WITH A SHAFT CONTAINING A RESTRAINED COUPLING.
Complaint Statistics
58 total complaints
1 crashes 2 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 6 |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 19, 2004
Incident date: Sep 19, 2003
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
Jan 7, 2003
Incident date: Jan 7, 2003
NHTSA##6970-94-V-006-000 JAN/4/96 HEATER WATER DEFROST: THE END CAP CONNECTING THE HEATER EXCHANGER CORE TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. CONSUMER SATES HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFOR... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Dec 9, 1999
Incident date: Nov 1, 1994
RECALL WORK PERFORMED ON THE HEATER CORE FLUID BYPASS, HOWEVER SINCE REPLACEMENT THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCED CHRONIC OVERHEATING WITH MAJOR REPAIRS DUE TO DAMAGE WITHIN THE COOLING SYSTEM.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 24, 1999
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL PROBLEM CAUSING THE CAR TO CUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: Jan 10, 1997
OIL PRESSURE SWITCH AND SEAL FAILED.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: Oct 4, 1996
SEAT BELT RECALL WORK NOT PERFORMED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: Sep 24, 1996
HEATING CORE FAILED CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: Jun 20, 1996
BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: Jun 20, 1996
BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS FAILED.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: Jun 1, 1996
POWER STEERING FAILED.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: Aug 2, 1995
AIR CONDITIONER LEAKED.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Oct 20, 1998
AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSOR FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Oct 20, 1998
BRAKES EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Apr 17, 1998
Incident date: Jan 1, 1998
THERE WAS A RECALL LISTED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM SAME PROBLEM THAT HAPPENED TO THIS VEHICLE, AND THE DEALER SAID THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT ON RECALL. THE COOLANT ESCAPED FROM THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT , AND STEAM FROM THE HEATER LIQUID CLOUDED THE WINDOW OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH MADE IT VERY HARD FOR T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Jan 7, 1998
ALTERNATOR PROBLEMS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Jan 7, 1998
BATTERY GOES DEAD WITHOUT NOTICE.
SEAT BELTS
Sep 8, 1997
MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELTS FAILED PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS (95V-213). *AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Mar 21, 1997
COOLANT IS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. WAS ALREADY SERVICED FOR RECALL 94V006000. *AK
TIRES
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Oct 18, 1996
TIRES REPLACED.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Nov 21, 1996
STRUTS FAILED.
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Nov 21, 1996
VEHICLE MISALIGNED 2 TIMES.
STRUCTURE
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Nov 21, 1996
WATER LEAK FROM FLOOR.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Nov 21, 1996
INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED.
SEAT BELTS
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Nov 21, 1996
POWER SEAT BELTS FAILED.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Nov 21, 1996
POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED 2 TIMES.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Nov 21, 1996
POWER SEAT FAILED 2 TIMES.
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Oct 18, 1996
DOME LIGHTS FAILED 2 TIMES.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Oct 29, 1996
Incident date: Sep 26, 1996
CHIMES WILL NOT STOP RINGING WHEN MOTORBELTS ARE ON.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Sep 25, 1996
PRIOR TO RECALL OF HEATER CORE BYPASS VALVE, HAD NOTICED FILM ON WINDSHIELD, AND SOMETIMES AFTER RECALL EXPERIENCED GREASY FILM BUILD UP ON WINDSHIELD, WIPER OR WASHER WON'T ELIMINATE FILM, RESULTED IN POOR VISIBILITY.*AK *SLC
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Aug 14, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
SEART BELT SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. *AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Apr 18, 1996
MFG., 607 NHTSA 94V006; HEATER CORE BYPASS; SERVICE BULLETIN STATES PARTS WERE INSTALLED BACKWARDS WHICH CAN RESULT IN EXCESSIVE ANTI-FREEZE LEAK/STALLING. *K
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Nov 16, 1995
Incident date: Jul 6, 1995
ACCELERATOR STUCK, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *AK
Crash
SEAT BELTS
Nov 16, 1995
Incident date: Jul 6, 1995
PASSENGER'S MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT FAILED TO PERFORM PROPERLY.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Jan 29, 1992
FLUTTERING NOISE DUE TO DETACHED EGR HOSE.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Sep 1, 1992
GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR FAILED TO LATCH.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Mar 9, 1993
VEHICLE REVS/ACCELERATES SLOWLY DUE TO MISALIGNED THROTTLE VALVE CABLE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Jun 19, 1992
ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL PRIOR TO SERVICE RECALL.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Jan 18, 1993
OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Dec 7, 1992
THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO BUCK/STALL.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Jan 27, 1992
REPLACED OIL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT SWITCH DUE TO AN OIL LEAK.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Jan 27, 1992
REPLACED OIL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT DUE TO OIL LEAK.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Mar 9, 1993
BATTERY HARNESS SHORTED OUT, RESULTING IN VEHICLE STALLING. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Aug 11, 1992
CLOGGED FUEL SYSTEM, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Sep 1, 1992
REPLACED DEFECTIVE COOLENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Aug 20, 1991
REPLACED TRANSAXLE.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Nov 17, 1992
REPLACED CRACKED OUTER CV BOOT.
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Jan 22, 1993
REPLACED MIRROR SWITCH.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 24, 1995
Incident date: Oct 23, 1995
THE ABS SYSTEM PREMATURELY ACTIVATES AND CAUSES THE VEHICLE NOT TO STOP WHEN APPLIED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Oct 18, 1995
Incident date: Jun 22, 1995
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE: VEHICLE PARKED OUTSIDE OF GARAGE DOOR. TT
Fire
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Sep 8, 1995
Incident date: Jun 6, 1995
VEHICLE INVOLVED IN RECALL NO. 94V00600, DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE, BUT IT DID NOT CORRECT PROBLEM. TT
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1990 EAGLE PREMIER
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 24.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,450 |
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, 1990 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).
28
Total Recalls
415
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
8
Reported Crashes
7
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths