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1992 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.
23
Latest Sep 25, 2003
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.
3
Latest Jun 13, 1996
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.
3
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.
0
1 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 23 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1992 Eagle Premier, most frequently naming the brakes, visibility and seat belts categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 3 NHTSA investigations name it; and 8 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

  • Brakes925.0%
  • Seat belts411.1%
  • Engine25.6%
  • Powertrain (other)25.6%
  • Body & structure25.6%
  • Heating & air conditioning25.6%
  • Driver assistance25.6%

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

3 campaigns cover this model year

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

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Jun 13, 1996
321,000 units potentially affected
The defect: THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.
The risk: 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.
The 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 WILL ALSO BE REIMBURSED FOR PREVIOUS ABS COMPONENT REPAIR COSTS.
CHRYSLER CORPORATIONManufacturer number 685View on NHTSA.gov

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

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.

EA95016ClosedEngineering Analysis

ABS BRAKING MALFUNCTION

Opened May 26, 1995
Closed Jun 24, 1996

There is no summary currently available

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICLed to recall 96V099000
PE94027ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILS

Opened Mar 18, 1994
Closed Jul 29, 1994

There is no summary currently available

SEAT BELTS
PE92086ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

Opened Nov 25, 1992
Closed Mar 31, 1993

There is no summary currently available

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Recent owner complaints

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

Brakes
Filed 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

NHTSA ID
10040668
Mileage
70,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Nov 1, 2002

DEALERSHIP DOES NOT HAVE THE PART FOR THE ANTI SKID SYSTEM RECALL. MR

NHTSA ID
8022057
Incident
Oct 16, 2002
Heating & air conditioning
Filed Apr 26, 2002

CONSUMER STATES THAT A PART FOR THE AIR CONDITIONER ON HIS VEHICLE IS NOT AVAILABLE. *YD

NHTSA ID
565458
Seat belts
Filed Nov 29, 2001

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

NHTSA ID
899660
Incident
Jun 1, 1999
Visibility
Filed Nov 29, 2001

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 COOLING SYSTEM LEAKS HOT COOLANT INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *YH

NHTSA ID
899658
Incident
Sep 1, 1998
Tires & wheels
Filed Dec 27, 2000

MICHELIN TIRE P205/60R15 EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT WHILE DRIVING, DOT# HNP2EMDX088. *SLC

NHTSA ID
877022
Incident
Dec 26, 2000
Visibility
Filed 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

NHTSA ID
857533
Incident
Feb 24, 2000
BrakesFuel systemPowertrain (other)+2 more
Filed Dec 12, 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.

NHTSA ID
781742
Incident
Jan 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
1992Viewing233352.7
1991487556.0
1990256458.0
1989675460.5
1988547256.0
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.