AI Damage1989 Eagle Medalion: common problems
Owners of the 1989 Eagle Medalion filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and seat belts. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 33% of all complaints
- 2 Seat belts 33% of all complaints
- 3 Visibility 33% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Seat belts: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Visibility: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Heat works intermittently when trying to get heat in the vehicle. When consumer cut out the heat couldn't hear or feel anything.
While driving driver noticed that the vehicle was full of smoke, and then all of a sudden boiling hot anti-freeze shot out all over the driver's feet, causing the driver to enter the hospital for burns on his feet.
The automatic shoulder belt on the driver's side locks up/jerks and is not usable.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Eagle Medalion?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, seat belts, visibility. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: jerking, harsh shifts (33%), smoke, burning smell, fire (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1989 Eagle Medalion?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1989 Eagle Medalion from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1989 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.