Power train:automatic transmission failure.
The worst 1990 Eagle Premier problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Visibility8
- Seat belts6
- Electrical4
- Engine4
- Transmission4
Problems by type
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- Visibility8
- Seat belts6
- Electrical4
- Engine4
- Transmission4
- Brakes3
- Acceleration2
- Body2
- Seats2
- Suspension2
- Fuel system1
- Lights1
- Steering1
- Tires1
Recalls 6
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- The reduced strength can allow the cast iron wear surface to separate from the hub, reducing the brake effectiveness of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.
Recall number 98V005000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- The automatic shoulder belt systems can malfunction and become inoperative.
- Risk
- The lack of passive restraints could increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a vehicle collision.
- 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.
Recall number 95V213000 · Recall details
Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system: heater core
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- A coolant temperature controlled heater core fluid bypass valve will be installed.
Recall number 94V006000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Rear brake tube routing is contacted by fuel tank heat shield when suspension is in full jounce position. This damages the brake fluid tube, causing a leak.
- Risk
- Loss of fluid from half of the diagonally split brakehydraulic system affects braking capability, which could result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Modify heat shield to eliminate potential for shield contacting brake tube.
Recall number 91V027000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Routing of the front brake hose may cause excessive hose flexing resulting in premature fatigue cracking of the outer hose cover.
- Risk
- This could lead to hose failure and loss of brake fluidreducing braking effectiveness.
- Remedy
- Replace front brake hoses with hoses redesigned to provide a modified routing configuration.
Recall number 90V205000 · Recall details
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- Lower intermediate steering shaft may separate at the rubber isolated coupling of the shaft.
- Risk
- This could result in loss of steering control and an accident.
- Remedy
- Replace intermediate steering shaft with a shaft containing a restrained coupling.
Recall number 90V058000 · Recall details
See all 6 recalls for the 1990 Eagle Premier
Defect investigations
Brake disc/hub separation
Consumer complaints indicate that corrosion of the brake rotors have caused separation of the brake disc from its hub, resulting in brake failure.
EA97001
Brake disc/hub separation
consumer complaints indicate that corrosion of hte brake rotors have caused separation of the brake disc from its hub, resulting in brake failure.
PE96053
Abs braking malfunction
There is no summary currently available
EA95016
Auto shoulder belt fails
There is no summary currently available
PE94027
Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Eagle Premier 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Subject regarding wire splice repairs. sb
- Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. tt
- This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. tt
- Subject on the child seat tether anchors. mjs
- Information on child seat tether anchors. tt
- Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment. ak
What 1990 Eagle Premier owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The federal safety agency##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
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.
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.
Battery goes dead without notice.
Vehicle experiencing electrical problem causing the car to cut off without warning.
Motorized shoulder belts failed prior to/after recall repairs (95v‑213).
Brakes experienced extended stopping distances.
Coolant is leaking from the vehicle. Was already serviced for recall 94v006000.
Dome lights failed 2 times.
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Questions about the 1990 Eagle Premier
Is the 1990 Eagle Premier reliable?
Owners have filed 25 complaints about the 1990 Eagle Premier, close to a typical Premier model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Eagle Premier?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 8 complaints. Next is seat belts (6).
How many recalls does the 1990 Eagle Premier have?
6 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic, seat belts and visibility.
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