1992 EAGLE PREMIER
3 recalls, 44 complaints - 8 TSBs
96V099000 Jun 13, 1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Defect Description
THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.
Consequence
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION COULD BE LOST AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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 BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). OWNERS W... Read more
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.
Complaint Statistics
44 total complaints
1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 3 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 3 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 25, 2003
THE VEHICLE'S ABS CONTROL UNIT EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT STATED IN RECALL 96 V 099 000. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER NO LONGER MADE THE PART. *NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 1, 2002
Incident date: Oct 16, 2002
DEALERSHIP DOES NOT HAVE THE PART FOR THE ANTI SKID SYSTEM RECALL. MR
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jun 7, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT A PART FOR THE AIR CONDITIONER ON HIS VEHICLE IS NOT AVAILABLE. *YD
SEAT BELTS
Nov 29, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 1999
AUTOMATIC SAFETY SHOULDER BELT IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, THIS PROBLEM WAS UNDER MANUFACTURERS RECALL#662, AND WAS TEMPORARILY REMEDIED IN 1999. CONSUMER CANNOT USE SHOULDER BELT.*AK THE CONSUMER STILL HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE SHOULDER SAFETY BELT. *YD
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Nov 29, 2001
Incident date: Sep 1, 1998
WINDSHIELD FOGS UP WHEN DRIVING. COOLANT ESCAPES FROM HEATER COIL. ALSO, THERE WAS A BULLETIN RECALL #607 ON COOLANT TEMPERATURE CONTROL BYPASS VALVE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT AUTHORIZED BY CHRYSLER TO FIX VEHICLE. *AK THE END CAP CONNECTION THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE CO... Read more
TIRES
Dec 27, 2000
Incident date: Dec 26, 2000
MICHELIN TIRE P205/60R15 EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT WHILE DRIVING, DOT# HNP2EMDX088. *SLC
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
Feb 24, 2000
Incident date: Feb 24, 2000
CONSUMER HAS NOT HAD HEAT IN TWO YEARS. THE HEATER COIL VALVE HAD TO BE INSTALLED. MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 6970. WHEN CONSUMER TURNED ON THE HEATER, FUMES CAME FROM THE VENTS AND CONSUMED THE VEHICLE WITH SMOKE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Dec 12, 1998
Incident date: Jan 1, 1998
REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS THREE TIMES. ALSO REPLACED 2 SETS OF REAL WHEEL BEARINGS. IN ADDITION, GAS GAUGE AN DSPEEDOMETER ODOMETE RFAILED; HEATER CORE IS LEAKING, AND PASSENGER'S SEAT BELTS GET STUCK.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Dec 12, 1998
Incident date: Jan 1, 1998
REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS THREE TIMES. ALSO REPLACED 2 SETS OF REAL WHEEL BEARINGS. IN ADDITION, GAS GAUGE AN DSPEEDOMETER ODOMETE RFAILED; HEATER CORE IS LEAKING, AND PASSENGER'S SEAT BELTS GET STUCK.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Dec 12, 1998
Incident date: Jan 1, 1998
REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS THREE TIMES. ALSO REPLACED 2 SETS OF REAL WHEEL BEARINGS. IN ADDITION, GAS GAUGE AN DSPEEDOMETER ODOMETE RFAILED; HEATER CORE IS LEAKING, AND PASSENGER'S SEAT BELTS GET STUCK.
POWER TRAIN
Dec 12, 1998
Incident date: Jan 1, 1998
REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS THREE TIMES. ALSO REPLACED 2 SETS OF REAL WHEEL BEARINGS. IN ADDITION, GAS GAUGE AN DSPEEDOMETER ODOMETE RFAILED; HEATER CORE IS LEAKING, AND PASSENGER'S SEAT BELTS GET STUCK.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Dec 12, 1998
Incident date: Jan 1, 1998
REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS THREE TIMES. ALSO REPLACED 2 SETS OF REAL WHEEL BEARINGS. IN ADDITION, GAS GAUGE AN DSPEEDOMETER ODOMETE RFAILED; HEATER CORE IS LEAKING, AND PASSENGER'S SEAT BELTS GET STUCK.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Dec 12, 1998
Incident date: Jan 1, 1998
REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS THREE TIMES. ALSO REPLACED 2 SETS OF REAL WHEEL BEARINGS. IN ADDITION, GAS GAUGE AN DSPEEDOMETER ODOMETE RFAILED; HEATER CORE IS LEAKING, AND PASSENGER'S SEAT BELTS GET STUCK.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Aug 21, 1998
Incident date: Mar 1, 1998
THERE IS A RECALL ON THE 1992 EAGLE PREMIER HEATER CORE PART. I CALLED THE CHRYSLER SERVICE CENTER AND WAS TOLD THAT MY PARTICULAR CAR, AFTER GIVING MY NAME AND VIN, WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. HOWEVER, MAY CAR HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AND IS THE SAME YEAR AS THOSE RECALLED FOR THE HEATER CORE PRO... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Apr 3, 1998
Incident date: Mar 27, 1998
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SURGES/STALLS AND CONTINUES TO BREAK DOWN. FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED, DEALER ALSO REPLACED DRIVESHAFT/IDLE SPEED CONTROL UNIT. IN ADDITION POWER STEERING.FAILED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Apr 3, 1998
Incident date: Mar 27, 1998
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SURGES/STALLS AND CONTINUES TO BREAK DOWN. FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED, DEALER ALSO REPLACED DRIVESHAFT/IDLE SPEED CONTROL UNIT. IN ADDITION POWER STEERING.FAILED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Apr 3, 1998
Incident date: Mar 27, 1998
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SURGES/STALLS AND CONTINUES TO BREAK DOWN. FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED, DEALER ALSO REPLACED DRIVESHAFT/IDLE SPEED CONTROL UNIT. IN ADDITION POWER STEERING.FAILED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 3, 1998
Incident date: Mar 27, 1998
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SURGES/STALLS AND CONTINUES TO BREAK DOWN. FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED, DEALER ALSO REPLACED DRIVESHAFT/IDLE SPEED CONTROL UNIT. IN ADDITION POWER STEERING.FAILED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Apr 3, 1998
Incident date: Mar 27, 1998
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SURGES/STALLS AND CONTINUES TO BREAK DOWN. FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED, DEALER ALSO REPLACED DRIVESHAFT/IDLE SPEED CONTROL UNIT. IN ADDITION POWER STEERING.FAILED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 3, 1998
Incident date: Mar 27, 1998
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SURGES/STALLS AND CONTINUES TO BREAK DOWN. FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED, DEALER ALSO REPLACED DRIVESHAFT/IDLE SPEED CONTROL UNIT. IN ADDITION POWER STEERING.FAILED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Aug 13, 1997
Incident date: Nov 12, 1996
VEHICLE'S SEAT BELTS WILL SOMETIMES GET STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF RETRACTING. ALSO, THE BRAKE CALIPERS AND ROTORS GET TO0 THIN TO QUICK. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Aug 13, 1997
Incident date: Nov 12, 1996
VEHICLE'S SEAT BELTS WILL SOMETIMES GET STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF RETRACTING. ALSO, THE BRAKE CALIPERS AND ROTORS GET TO0 THIN TO QUICK. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Aug 13, 1997
Incident date: Nov 12, 1996
VEHICLE'S SEAT BELTS WILL SOMETIMES GET STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF RETRACTING. ALSO, THE BRAKE CALIPERS AND ROTORS GET TO0 THIN TO QUICK. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Oct 12, 1996
DOOR LEAK.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Apr 1, 1994
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED 2 TIMES.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 30, 1996
AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL THE CONSUMER STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS BRAKES; ALSO, THE BRAKE LIGHTS IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CONSTANTLY STAY ON. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Dec 30, 1996
AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL THE CONSUMER STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS BRAKES; ALSO, THE BRAKE LIGHTS IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CONSTANTLY STAY ON. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Sep 30, 1996
Incident date: Sep 1, 1996
ELECTRICAL SHORT NEAR THE BATTERY AREA, CAUSING OVERHEATING AND BURNING OF THE WIRING. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Aug 23, 1996
Incident date: Aug 13, 1996
PARKED VEHICLE, LOCKED AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK, NEXT DAY, KEY WOULD NOT UNLOCK DOORS, LOCK STUCK/JAMMED, COULD NOT PRY OPEN LOCKS, COULD TRAP OCCUPANTS INSIDE/OUTSIDE, CAUSE UNKNOWN.*AK CONSUMER HAD TO CRAWL THROUGH TRUNK TO GET TO WINDOW.*JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 12, 1996
Incident date: May 16, 1996
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE EPLACED THREE TIMES AFTER 93K MILES, DRIVER EXPERIENCED ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Mar 31, 1996
PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE LAP SEAT BELTS FAILED WHEN MAKING A SUDDEN STOP, DID NOT HOLD, CHILD IN THE FRONT SEAT HIT DASH BOARD. *AK *JB
1 injured
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Mar 12, 1996
Incident date: Jul 1, 1994
WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT WORK DURING COLD WEATHER DUE TO BURNED OUT MOTOR, REPLACE AND TEST WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY/STRAP HOSE/TUB AND WIRING. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Mar 12, 1996
Incident date: Jul 1, 1994
WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT WORK DURING COLD WEATHER DUE TO BURNED OUT MOTOR, REPLACE AND TEST WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY/STRAP HOSE/TUB AND WIRING. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Mar 12, 1996
Incident date: Jul 1, 1994
WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT WORK DURING COLD WEATHER DUE TO BURNED OUT MOTOR, REPLACE AND TEST WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY/STRAP HOSE/TUB AND WIRING. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Dec 11, 1995
PURCHASE CAR NEW HAS BEEN A LOW BRAKE PEDAL . TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 7, 1995
Incident date: Aug 1, 1995
CRUISE CONTROL INTERMITTENTLY FAILS TO SET. *AW
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 7, 1995
Incident date: Aug 1, 1995
OIL PRESSURE GAUGE INOPERATIVE.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Dec 7, 1995
Incident date: Aug 1, 1995
HEATER BLOWER MOTOR REPLACED, ALSO HEATER TURNS OFF AUTOMATICALLY. *AW
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Dec 7, 1995
Incident date: Aug 1, 1995
A/C CONDENSOR REPLACED, ALSO A/C TURNS OFF AUTOMATICALLY.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Dec 7, 1995
Incident date: Aug 1, 1995
RADIATOR REPLACED DUE TO COOLANT LEAK.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Dec 7, 1995
Incident date: Aug 1, 1995
WINDSHIELD WIPERS INOPERATIVE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 14, 1995
Incident date: Jun 1, 1994
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE AT 80K MILES, REPLACED THE ABS SYSTEM. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 13, 1995
Incident date: May 1, 1995
ABS, BRAKE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING, ABS BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON LOSS OF EFFECTIVENESS EA95-016 ACTIVE. TT
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
May 11, 1995
Incident date: Mar 9, 1994
DURING RAINY WEATHER WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED, REPLACED MOTOR, REPLACEMENT MOTOR STARTING TO DRAG.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1992 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) | 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, 1992 EAGLE PREMIER
8 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 220000 SEATS | 3 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| 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
081695REVA
Oct 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 08-16-95, DATED APR. 14, 1995. IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR **REPEATEDLY** PRESSES AND RELEASES THE SET BUTTON WITH THEIR FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR (A 'LIFT FOOT SET' TO BEGIN SPEED CONTROL OPER
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