Model year

1992 Eagle Premier

Sedan, built in Canada. Owner complaints on file from May 11, 1995 to Sep 25, 2003.

Recall campaigns covering this model year3536k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints23Close to the median 1992 sedan
Severity index4.31992 sedans average 17.4
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 1992 Eagle Premier peaked in 1996, with 7 filed

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

02468199571998200120042007201020132016201920222026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

39% of complaints about the 1992 Eagle Premier name brakes

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

Brakes
9
Visibility and wipers
8
Seat belts
4
Powertrain
3
Engine and cooling
2
Equipment
2
Structure
2
Speed control
2
Electrical system
1
Lighting
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

3 recall campaigns cover the 1992 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 1992 Eagle Premier
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
96V-099Jun 13, 1996Abs hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deteriorationBrakes321,000Repair or modification
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
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 1992 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.

23 complaints on file, page 1 of 2.

  1. Filed Sep 25, 200370,000 milesCanyon Country, CAService brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

    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 complaint 10040668
  2. Filed Nov 1, 2002Failure Oct 16, 2002Bonita Springs, FLService brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

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

    NHTSA complaint 8022057
  3. Filed Apr 26, 2002Allerille, LAAir conditioner

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

    NHTSA complaint 565458
  4. Filed Nov 29, 2001Failure Jun 1, 1999Billa Park, ILSeat belts

    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 complaint 899660
  5. Filed Nov 29, 2001Failure Sep 1, 1998Villa Park, ILHeater core

    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 complaint 899658
  6. Filed Dec 27, 2000Failure Dec 26, 2000Toronto, CDTires

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

    NHTSA complaint 877022
  7. Filed Feb 24, 2000Failure Feb 24, 2000Holliday, UTElectrical heating element

    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 complaint 857533
  8. Filed Dec 12, 1998Failure Jan 1, 1998Liverpool, NYFuel system, Other, Axle shaft, Power train

    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 complaint 781742
  9. Filed Aug 21, 1998Failure Mar 1, 1998Reisterstown, MDHeater core

    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 PROBLEM. I AM WONDERING WHY MY CAR IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND IF NOT, SHOULD IT BE?

    NHTSA complaint 540197
  10. Filed Apr 3, 1998Failure Mar 27, 1998Spring Hill, FLEngine, Driveshaft, Service brakes, Rotor

    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

    NHTSA complaint 822012
  11. Filed Aug 13, 1997Failure Nov 12, 1996Redford, MISeat belts, Service brakes, Rotor, Caliper

    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

    NHTSA complaint 815321
  12. Filed Dec 30, 1996Greensville, MSBrake lights, Service brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

    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

    NHTSA complaint 805724
  13. Filed Oct 17, 1996Failure Apr 1, 1994East Patchoque, NYDoor, Motor

    WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED 2 TIMES.

    NHTSA complaint 510097
  14. Filed Sep 30, 1996Failure Sep 1, 1996Westport, CTCables

    ELECTRICAL SHORT NEAR THE BATTERY AREA, CAUSING OVERHEATING AND BURNING OF THE WIRING. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 802978
  15. Filed Aug 23, 1996Failure Aug 13, 1996Sykesville, MDDoor

    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

    NHTSA complaint 801213
  16. Filed Jun 12, 1996Failure May 16, 1996Inkster, MIAutomatic transmission

    AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE EPLACED THREE TIMES AFTER 93K MILES, DRIVER EXPERIENCED ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 982808
  17. Filed Apr 17, 1996Failure Mar 31, 1996VAN Couver, WAFront1 injured

    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

    NHTSA complaint 982881
  18. Filed Mar 12, 1996Failure Jul 1, 1994Neshanic STA, NJMotor

    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

    NHTSA complaint 980611
  19. Filed Dec 11, 1995BAY Village, OHService brakes, Foundation components

    PURCHASE CAR NEW HAS BEEN A LOW BRAKE PEDAL . TT

    NHTSA complaint 976386
  20. Filed Aug 1, 1995Failure Aug 1, 1995Hartford, WIRadiator assembly, Air conditioner, Unknown or other, Vehicle speed control

    WINDSHIELD WIPERS INOPERATIVE.

    NHTSA complaint 484640
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

3 NHTSA investigations on file

  • 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
  • PE92086 Preliminary evaluation, Engine and cooling
    ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
    Opened Nov 25, 1992, closed Mar 31, 1993
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

8 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
  • 081695REVA Oct 1, 1995 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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 OPERATION), THE VEHICL…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.