1990 Eagle Premier problems & reliability
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1990 Eagle Premier. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 8 | 32% |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 24% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 16% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 16% |
| Power Train | 4 | 16% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 12% |
| Equipment | 2 | 8% |
| Seats | 2 | 8% |
| Structure | 2 | 8% |
| Suspension | 2 | 8% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 16 reported components →Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“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”
Equipment · filed Jan 7, 2003
“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.”
Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Dec 9, 1999
“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”
Visibility · filed Apr 17, 1998
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION
Engineering Analysis EA97001 · opened Jan 13, 1997 · closed Jan 9, 1998 · led to recall 98V005000
- BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION
Preliminary Evaluation PE96053 · opened Sep 5, 1996 · closed Jan 13, 1997
- ABS BRAKING MALFUNCTION
Engineering Analysis EA95016 · opened May 26, 1995 · closed Jun 24, 1996 · led to recall 96V099000
- AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILS
Preliminary Evaluation PE94027 · opened Mar 18, 1994 · closed Jul 29, 1994
Technical service bulletins
7 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1990 Eagle Premier.
Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb
0800600REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 29, 2000
Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt
2300800B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 24, 2000
Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt
230800 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 3, 2000
This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt
080600 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 25, 2000
Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs
233599REVA · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 1999
Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt
233599 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 3, 1999
Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment. *ak
081698 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 17, 1998
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1990 Eagle Premier in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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