1989 Eagle Premier service brakes, hydraulic problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1989 Eagle Premier — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Master cylinder is defective, and the abs brake light comes on the dashboard. Consumer was traveling about 35mph, applied brakes, and pedal went all the way to the floor. *ak”
filed May 11, 2000
“Received recall notice #98v005000. Contacted dealership. Took vehicle for repair of brake rotors. Drove vehicle approximately 13,000 when the brakes shoe parts fell off in street. Vehicle was not touched by another mechanic since recall. Dealership indicated not responsible for shoe coming off…”
filed Jan 21, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Premier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 Premier | 9 | 39% |
| 1991 Premier | 12 | 25% |
| 1990 Premier | 3 | 12% |
| 1988 Premier | 17 | 31% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1989 Eagle Premier
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.