Model year

1990 Eagle Premier

Sedan, gasoline, built in Canada. Owner complaints on file from Jan 17, 1995 to Apr 19, 2004.

Recall campaigns covering this model year6694k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints252.5 times the median 1990 sedan
Severity index12.01990 sedans average 17.0
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 1990 Eagle Premier peaked in 1995, with 11 filed

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

0369121995111998200120042007201020132016201920222026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

32% of complaints about the 1990 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
8
Seat belts
6
Electrical system
4
Engine and cooling
4
Powertrain
4
Brakes
3
Equipment
2
Seats
2
Structure
2
Suspension
2
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

6 recall campaigns cover the 1990 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 1990 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
91V-027Feb 13, 1991Rear brake tube routing is contacted by fuel tank heat shield when suspension is in full jounce positionBrakes76,000Repair 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
90V-058Mar 23, 1990Lower intermediate steering shaft may separate at the rubber isolated coupling of the shaftSteering12,500Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 1990 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.

25 complaints on file, page 1 of 2.

  1. Filed Apr 19, 2004Failure Sep 19, 2003Hammond, INAutomatic transmission

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 10066474
  2. Filed Jan 7, 2003Failure Jan 7, 2003Lima, OHWater heater

    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 INFORMATION. TS

    NHTSA complaint 10002280
  3. Filed Dec 2, 1998Failure Nov 1, 1994Napoleon, OHCooling system

    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.

    NHTSA complaint 542828
  4. Filed Apr 17, 1998Failure Jan 1, 1998Monroeville, PADefroster/defogger/hvac system

    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 THE DRIVER TO SEE. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 822528
  5. Filed Dec 2, 1997Athens, AL12v/24v/48v battery, Alternator/generator/regulator

    BATTERY GOES DEAD WITHOUT NOTICE.

    NHTSA complaint 525597
  6. Filed Oct 28, 1997Athens, ALElectrical system

    VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL PROBLEM CAUSING THE CAR TO CUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING.

    NHTSA complaint 524075
  7. Filed Sep 8, 1997Bargersville, INSeat belts

    MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELTS FAILED PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS (95V-213). *AK

    NHTSA complaint 519111
  8. Filed Jun 20, 1997Failure Aug 2, 1995Melrose, MAEngine, Air conditioner, Anchorage, Service brakes

    SEAT BELT RECALL WORK NOT PERFORMED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.

    NHTSA complaint 518956
  9. Filed Mar 21, 1997Fredericksburg, VAHeater core

    COOLANT IS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. WAS ALREADY SERVICED FOR RECALL 94V006000. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 810288
  10. Filed Nov 21, 1996Failure Oct 18, 1996River Rouge, MIInterior lighting, Seat belts, Power adjust, Door

    WATER LEAK FROM FLOOR.

    NHTSA complaint 511544
  11. Filed Oct 1, 1996Failure Sep 26, 1996Larksville, PAWarning light/devices

    CHIMES WILL NOT STOP RINGING WHEN MOTORBELTS ARE ON.

    NHTSA complaint 509387
  12. Filed Sep 25, 1996Huntsville, ALHeater core

    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

    NHTSA complaint 802917
  13. Filed Aug 14, 1996Failure Jan 1, 1995Naples, FLAnchorage

    SEART BELT SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 507379
  14. Filed Apr 18, 1996Scranton, PAHeater core

    MFG., 607 NHTSA 94V006; HEATER CORE BYPASS; SERVICE BULLETIN STATES PARTS WERE INSTALLED BACKWARDS WHICH CAN RESULT IN EXCESSIVE ANTI-FREEZE LEAK/STALLING. *K

    NHTSA complaint 983166
  15. Filed Oct 24, 1995Failure Oct 23, 1995Northboro, MAService brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

    THE ABS SYSTEM PREMATURELY ACTIVATES AND CAUSES THE VEHICLE NOT TO STOP WHEN APPLIED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

    NHTSA complaint 973812
  16. Filed Oct 18, 1995Failure Jun 22, 1995Patterson, NYFront underhoodFire

    ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE: VEHICLE PARKED OUTSIDE OF GARAGE DOOR. TT

    NHTSA complaint 973593
  17. Filed Sep 11, 1995Failure Aug 20, 1991Oretech, ORModule, Cables, Emission control, Gas recirculation valve (egr valve)

    VEHICLE REVS/ACCELERATES SLOWLY DUE TO MISALIGNED THROTTLE VALVE CABLE.

    NHTSA complaint 483868
  18. Filed Sep 8, 1995Failure Jun 6, 1995Fairfax, VAHeater core

    VEHICLE INVOLVED IN RECALL NO. 94V00600, DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE, BUT IT DID NOT CORRECT PROBLEM. TT

    NHTSA complaint 971776
  19. Filed Aug 14, 1995Redding, CAService brakes, Rotor, Suspension, Shock absorber

    PURCHASE CAR USED REPLACE THREE SETS OF BRAKE, THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND THE STRUT WERE REPLACE TWICE . TT

    NHTSA complaint 970334
  20. Filed Jul 14, 1995Failure Jan 1, 1995Masontown, PASeats

    THE DRIVERS SEAT TRACK IS CRACKED. HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE, NOW IT HAS FAILED AGAIN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 968817
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

4 NHTSA investigations on file

  • EA97001 Engineering analysis, Brakes
    BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION
    Opened Jan 13, 1997, closed Jan 9, 1998 · led to a recall
  • PE96053 Preliminary evaluation, Brakes
    BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION
    Opened Sep 5, 1996, closed Jan 13, 1997
  • EA95016 Engineering analysis, Brakes
    ABS BRAKING MALFUNCTION
    Opened May 26, 1995, closed Jun 24, 1996 · led to a recall
  • PE94027 Preliminary evaluation, Seat belts
    AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILS
    Opened Mar 18, 1994, closed Jul 29, 1994
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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.