1988 Eagle Premier Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

7 safety recalls on file

The 1988 Eagle Premier has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Visibility (27 reports).

7Recalls
54Owner complaints
3Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1988 Eagle Premier recalls

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor

Recall 98V005Jan 12, 1998293,369 vehicles affected

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Recall 95V213Nov 7, 199590,000 vehicles affected

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core

Recall 94V006Jan 11, 1994125,000 vehicles affected

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Recall 88V128Aug 1, 198895 vehicles affected

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core

Recall 88V087May 31, 1988240,000 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder

Recall 88V002Jan 12, 19885,000 vehicles affected

Most common 1988 Eagle Premier problems

Problem areas named in the 54 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Visibility27
Service Brakes, Hydraulic22
Power Train16
Engine And Engine Cooling10
Electrical System8
Seat Belts7
Vehicle Speed Control5
Steering5
Equipment3
Tires3

What owners report

2001-05-24, Vehicle Speed Control
THROTTLE WOULD BE WIDE OPEN AND STUCK. VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AFTER STICKING. HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 3 DIFFERENT TIMES BEFORE. LAST TIME CAUSED TRANSMISSION TO BURN UP.*AK
2001-02-06, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR RECALL REPAIR 99V-340 CONCERNING FAULTY BRAKE ROTORS WHICH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, CONSUMER HAS NOT RECIEVED REIMBURSEMENT YET. NLM
2000-08-28, Child Seat
CHILD BLEEDING ON HER LEFT UPPER ARM DUE TO A SHINY POINT STICKING THROUTH THE CUSHION PART ON HER CAR SEAT, PULLED THE CUSHION OFF AND THE SPRING THAT CONTROLLED THE FRONT OF THE CAR SEAT, THAT PULLS OVER THE CHILDS HEAD AND SNAPS IN PLACE, HAD SOMEHOW STRAIGNTENED OUT TO SOMEWHAT AND POKED THROUGH CUSHION. THIS IS THE SECOND EVENFLO SEAT THAT THE PULL OVER ARM BROKE.
1999-11-09, Visibility
THE RECALL WORK ON HEATER CORE BY PASS WAS NOT DONE PARTLY. THEY BLED THE SYSTEM, AND VEHICLE OVERHEATED. RECALL 94V006000. *AK
1999-10-06, Visibility
HOT COOLANT IS LEAKING INTO THE PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT, CAUSING THE WINDOWS TO FOG UP. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICLE. THE RECALL WAS DISCONTINUED BECAUSE THE PARTS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE( PER THE DEALERSHIP). MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. RECALL 94V006000. *AK

1988 Eagle Premier questions

Does the 1988 Eagle Premier have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 1988 Eagle Premier: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage; Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Power Train:Automatic Transmission. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1988 Eagle Premier?

Based on 54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (27), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (22), Power Train (16).

How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Eagle Premier has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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