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1988 Eagle Premier

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
54
Latest May 24, 2001
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
7
Latest Jan 12, 1998
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
2
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
3
1 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 54 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1988 Eagle Premier, most frequently naming the visibility, brakes and transmission categories. 7 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 2 NHTSA investigations name it; and 7 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

7 campaigns cover this model year

View all 7

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
98V005000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

Jan 12, 1998
293,369 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS CAN EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED FOR AN EXTENSIVE PERIOD IN THE "SALT BELT." IF THE ROTORS ARE NOT REPLACED, THE CORROSION CAN EVENTUALLY COMPROMISE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER HUB SECTION OF THE ROTOR.
The risk: THE REDUCED STRENGTH CAN ALLOW THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HUB, REDUCING THE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.
CHRYSLER CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov
95V213000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Nov 7, 1995
90,000 units potentially affected
The defect: THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT SYSTEMS CAN MALFUNCTION AND BECOME INOPERATIVE.
The risk: THE LACK OF PASSIVE RESTRAINTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE COLLISION.
The 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.
CHRYSLER CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov
94V006000

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

Jan 11, 1994
125,000 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: 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.
The remedy: A COOLANT TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED HEATER CORE FLUID BYPASS VALVE WILL BE INSTALLED.
CHRYSLER CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

PE94060ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

Opened Aug 3, 1994
Closed Dec 29, 1994

There is no summary currently available

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PE94027ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILS

Opened Mar 18, 1994
Closed Jul 29, 1994

There is no summary currently available

SEAT BELTS

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 54
Driver assistanceTransmission
Filed May 24, 2001

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

NHTSA ID
889109
Incident
Dec 12, 2000
Brakes
Filed Dec 18, 2000

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

NHTSA ID
558503
Incident
Jul 19, 1999
Seat belts
Filed Jul 25, 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 CUSHION. THIS IS THE SECOND EVENFLO SEAT THAT THE PULL OVER ARM BROKE.

NHTSA ID
9001460
Visibility
Filed Nov 9, 1999

THE RECALL WORK ON HEATER CORE BY PASS WAS NOT DONE PARTLY. THEY BLED THE SYSTEM, AND VEHICLE OVERHEATED. RECALL 94V006000. *AK

NHTSA ID
978789
Incident
Sep 30, 1999
Visibility
Filed 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

NHTSA ID
850056
Steering
Filed Oct 4, 1999

FRONT END SHAKES AT ANY SPEED DUE TO BROKEN INNER TIE ROD. *AK

NHTSA ID
849772
Incident
Nov 1, 1996
Visibility
Filed 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 CONTACTED. *AK

NHTSA ID
845725
Fuel system
Filed Jul 24, 1999

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.

NHTSA ID
709139
Incident
Oct 1, 1998

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

0800600REV

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB

2300800B

SEATS

SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

230800

SEATS

SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

080600

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT

233599REVA

STRUCTURE:BODY

SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS

233599

SEATS

INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Eagle Premier by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1994100—
1993001—
1992233352.7
1991487556.0
1990256458.0
1989675460.5
1988Viewing547256.0
1981100—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.