1989 Eagle Premier
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1989 Eagle Premier is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
1989 Eagle Premier at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1989 Eagle Premier recalls 5
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 "SA…
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.
THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT SYSTEMS CAN MALFUNCTION AND BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Fix: 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.
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.
Fix: A COOLANT TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED HEATER CORE FLUID BYPASS VALVE WILL BE INSTALLED.
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.
Fix: MODIFY HEAT SHIELD TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL FOR SHIELD CONTACTING BRAKE TUBE.
ROUTING OF THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE MAY CAUSE EXCESSIVE HOSE FLEXING RESULTING IN PREMATURE FATIGUE CRACKING OF THE OUTER HOSE COVER.
Fix: REPLACE FRONT BRAKE HOSES WITH HOSES REDESIGNED TO PROVIDE A MODIFIED ROUTING CONFIGURATION.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1989 Eagle Premier common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 101 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
1989 Eagle Premier MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1989 Eagle Premier costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1989 Eagle Premier. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 4
BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION Closed
NHTSA #EA97001 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · opened Jan 1997 · closed Jan 1998BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION Closed
ODI HAS RECEIVED A TOTAL OF NINETEEN (19) COMPLAINTS OF SEPARATED BRAKE ROTORS ON 1989-91 DODGE MONACO/EAGLE PREMIER VEHICLES, 1990-92 JEEP CHEROKEE VEHICLES, AND 1993 GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES ARE MANUFACTURER WITH TWO-PIECE ROTORS THAT HAVE A STAMPED STEEL HUB PROVIDING ATTACHMENT TO THE SPINDLE, CAPTURED IN A CAST IRON OUTER DISC WHICH IS THE FRICTION SURFACE OF THE BRAKE. THE COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT…
NHTSA #PE96053 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · opened Sep 1996 · closed Jan 1997ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES Closed
NHTSA #PE94060 · Engine And Engine Cooling · opened Aug 1994 · closed Dec 1994AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILS Closed
NHTSA #PE94027 · Seat Belts · opened Mar 1994 · closed Jul 1994An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 7
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
Bulletin 0800600REV · Electrical System · Dec 2000SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
Bulletin 2300800B · Seats · Nov 2000SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
Bulletin 230800 · Seats · Mar 2000THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
Bulletin 080600 · Electrical System · Feb 2000SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
Bulletin 233599REVA · Structure · Oct 1999INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
Bulletin 233599 · Seats · Sep 1999INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK
Bulletin 081698 · Equipment · Apr 1998Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the PREMIER. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 7
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1989 Eagle Premier. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Brakes
NOTE: VEHICLES ORIGINALLY RETAILED IN ONTARIO, QUEBEC AND THE MARITIME PROVINCES. THE COMPOSITE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS ON THESE VEHICLES MAY FAIL DUE TO CORROSION. THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE HUB REDUCING THE BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLE. CORRECTION: FRONT COMPOSITE ROTORS WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONES HAVING A REVISED CORROSION PROTECTION COATING.
Transport Canada #1998012 · Jan 1998Emissions
On certain Eagle Oremier vehicles with 2.5 Litre engines and Renault Alliance GTA with 2.0 Litre engines, the oxygen sensor may fail, thereby causing the vehicle to exceed CMVSS 1103 - exhaust emissions. Correction: Oxygen sensor will be replaced.
Transport Canada #1995039 · Feb 1995Emissions
NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0 LITRE ENGINES. THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. CATALYSTS AND OXYGEN SENSORS MAY BE DEFECTIVE. CORRECTION: CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND OXYGEN SENSOR WILL BE REPLACED.
Transport Canada #1995002 · Jan 1995Heater And Defroster
THE HEATER CORE END CAP MAY FAIL (SPLIT/TEAR) ALLOWING THE DISCHARGE OF COOLING SYSTEM STEAM INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHICH MAY CAUSE REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY. CORRECTION: A COOLANT TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED FLUID BYPASS VALVE WILL BE INSTALLED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. THIS VALVE WILL ISOLATE THE HEATER CORE DURING PERIODS OF HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURE.
Transport Canada #1994029 · Feb 1994Emissions
NOTE: JEEP VEHICLES WITH 4.0 LITRE ENGINES, RENAULT VEHICLES WITH 2.0 LITRE ENGINES AND EAGLE PREMIER VEHICLES WITH 2.5 AND 3 LITRE ENGINES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. FAULTY OXYGEN SENSOR COULD LEAD TO POOR FUEL/AIR CONTROL AND REDUCED CATALYST EFFICIENCY WHICH MAY INCREASE TAILPIPE EMISSIONS. CORRECTION: OXYGEN SENSOR WILL BE REPLAC…
Transport Canada #1993071 · May 1993Brakes
THE FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD MAY CONTACT THE REAR BRAKE TUBE WHEN THE SUSPENSION IS IN THE FULL JOUNCE POSITION. CONTINUED CONTACT COULD CAUSE THE BRAKE TUBE TO WEAR THROUGH CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND A PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOSS WHICH WOULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES. CORRECTION: HEAT SHIELD WILL BE MODIFIED TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL FOR HEAT SHIELD TO REAR BRAKE TUB…
Transport Canada #1991059 · Apr 1991Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Eagle Premier
The Eagle Premier is a full-size executive car that was developed by American Motors Corporation (AMC) during the 1980s through its partnership with Renault. This model was manufactured in the then-brand-new Brampton Assembly in Canada.
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