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Data through Oct 2026
Model year

1988 Eagle Premier

Sedan, gasoline, built in Canada. Owner complaints on file from Jan 31, 1995 to May 24, 2001.

Recalls (7)Complaints (54)Investigations (2)Bulletins (7)
Recall campaigns covering this model year7851k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints545.4 times the median 1988 sedan
Severity index7.4Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 1988 Eagle Premier peaked in 1995, with 22 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

01020301995221998200120042007201020132016201920222026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

37% of complaints about the 1988 Eagle Premier name visibility and wipers

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Visibility and wipers
20
Brakes
17
Powertrain
13
Engine and cooling
6
Seat belts
6
Steering
5
Speed control
5
Electrical system
4
Equipment
3
Tires
3
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

7 recall campaigns cover the 1988 Eagle Premier

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 1988 Eagle Premier
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
98V-005Jan 12, 1998Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, illinois, indiana,…Brakes293,369Part replacement
95V-213Nov 7, 1995Automatic shoulder belt systems can malfunction and become inoperativeSeat belts90,000Part replacement
94V-006Jan 11, 1994End cap connecting the heat exchanger's core to the engine cooling system could rupture and allow hot coolant to escape into the passenger compartmentVisibility and wipers125,000Repair or modification
90V-205Dec 17, 1990Routing of the front brake hose may cause excessive hose flexing resulting in premature fatigue cracking of the outer hose coverBrakes97,500Part replacement
88V-128Aug 1, 1988Automatic transmissions experienced endurance failures of park mechanism components during severe testingPowertrain95Not stated
88V-087May 31, 1988Cooling system pressures during overheated engine operation may exceed the strength capability of certain components due to inadequate venting…Visibility and wipers240,000Part replacement
88V-002Jan 12, 1988Master cylinder may have been misassembled causing a blocked hydraulic fluid outlet port and restricted fluid flowBrakes5,000Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 1988 Eagle Premier

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

54 complaints on file, page 1 of 3.

  1. Filed May 24, 2001Failure Dec 12, 2000Batavia, OHAutomatic transmission, Vehicle speed control

    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 complaint 889109
  2. Filed Dec 18, 2000Failure Jul 19, 1999Wakefield, MIService brakes, Rotor

    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 complaint 558503
  3. Filed Jul 25, 2000Albemarle, NCChild seat

    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 complaint 9001460
  4. Filed Nov 9, 1999Failure Sep 30, 1999Huntsville, ALHeater core

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

    NHTSA complaint 978789
  5. Filed Oct 6, 1999Mileaukie, ORHeater core

    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 complaint 850056
  6. Filed Oct 4, 1999Failure Nov 1, 1996Toledo, OHTie rod assembly

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

    NHTSA complaint 849772
  7. Filed Aug 24, 1999Kirksville, MOGlass, Side/rear

    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 complaint 845725
  8. Filed Jul 24, 1999Failure Oct 1, 1998Auburn, MEFuel system, Fuel injection system

    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 complaint 709139
  9. Filed May 21, 1999Failure Jan 6, 1999Brownsville, PAService brakes, Rotor

    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

    NHTSA complaint 838328
  10. Filed May 12, 1999Failure Jun 1, 1998Ijamsville, MDHeater core

    HEATER CORE IS LEAKING ANTI-FREEZE INSIDE THE VEHICLE, CAUSING WINDOWS TO FOG/ STEAM UP. VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NUMBER 9V00600. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 836381
  11. Filed Apr 30, 1999Mansfield, OHPark/neutral start interlock switch

    WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN ANY GEAR DRIVER DOESN'T HAVE TO APPLY THE BRAKES, CAUSE UNKNOWN.. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 836388
  12. Filed Mar 25, 1999Failure Sep 28, 1997Belchertow, MAService brakes, Rotor, Pads, Tires

    FRONT TIRES IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT.

    NHTSA complaint 544588
  13. Filed Nov 5, 1998Failure Oct 1, 1998MT. Horeb, WIUnknown or other

    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 ADDITION TO PASSIVE RESTRAINT (MOTORIZED SHOULDDER BELT); YET THEY DISCONTINUE PART THAT PERMITS ME TO WEAR LAP BELT. THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM HAS TWICE BEEN RECALLED AND MFR. HAS REPAIRED IT. THE MORE IMPORTANT BELT, IN MFR OPINION & MINE GOES UNREPAIRED. HELP! (NOTE: MECHANIC JERRY AT HIWAY GARAGE - CROSS PLAINS, WI BELIEVES MFR DECISION UNCONSCIONABLE AS DO I). L. SMITH

    NHTSA complaint 700346
  14. Filed Sep 8, 1998Murray, UTTurn signal

    TURN SIGNAL MALFUNCTIONS. MECHANIC AND OWNER CANNOT LOCATE CONNECTORS IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL OR ON THE VEHICLE.

    NHTSA complaint 540673
  15. Filed Aug 24, 1998Failure Aug 11, 1998Clearwater, FLService brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

    ABS BRAKES FAILED AND CONSUMER HAVING TROUBLE GETTING REPLACEMENT PART.

    NHTSA complaint 539173
  16. Filed Aug 6, 1998Failure Jun 14, 1997Buffalo, NYService brakes, Rotor, Pads, Wheel cylinders

    BRAKE ROTORS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

    NHTSA complaint 538874
  17. Filed Apr 21, 1998Failure Feb 1, 1998Holyoke, MAHeater core

    HEATER CORE FAILED, CAUSING THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE TO FILL WITH STEAM, DECREASING VISIBILITY.

    NHTSA complaint 534428
  18. Filed Apr 13, 1998Failure Oct 1, 1997Greenwich, NYService brakes, Rotor

    ROTORS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

    NHTSA complaint 533994
  19. Filed Oct 20, 1997Failure Sep 1, 1997Lake Elmo, MNService brakes, Rotor

    FRONT RIGHTS BRAKE ROTOR SEPARATED FROM THE HUB.

    NHTSA complaint 523676
  20. Filed Jun 27, 1997Morrison, COFuses and circuit breakers, Starter assembly, Service brakes, Foundation components

    BRAKE FAILURE; ALSO REPLACED FUSIBLE LINK/ALTERNATOR. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 517863
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

2 NHTSA investigations on file

  • PE94060 Preliminary evaluation, Engine and cooling
    ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
    Opened Aug 3, 1994, closed Dec 29, 1994
  • PE94027 Preliminary evaluation, Seat belts
    AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILS
    Opened Mar 18, 1994, closed Jul 29, 1994
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
All investigations
Service bulletins

7 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • 0800600REV Dec 29, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
  • 2300800B Nov 24, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
  • 233599REVA Oct 1, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
  • 230800 Mar 3, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
  • 080600 Feb 25, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
  • 233599 Sep 3, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
  • 081698 Apr 17, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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