AI Damage1990 Eagle Premier: common problems
Owners of the 1990 Eagle Premier filed 25 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility and seat belts. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 25
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Visibility 32% of all complaints
- 2 Seat belts 24% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 16% of all complaints
- 4 Engine and cooling 16% of all complaints
- 5 Powertrain 16% of all complaints
- 6 Service brakes 12% of all complaints
- 7 Equipment 8% of all complaints
- 8 Seats 8% of all complaints
- Visibility: 8 complaints (32% of all).
- Seat belts: 6 complaints (24% of all).
- Electrical system: 4 complaints (16% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 4 complaints (16% of all).
- Powertrain: 4 complaints (16% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 4-speed
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 25 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 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.
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
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.
Vehicle experiencing electrical problem causing the car to cut off without warning.
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.
Motorized shoulder belts failed prior to/after recall repairs (95v-213).
Prior to recall of heater core bypass valve, had noticed film on windshield, and sometimes after recall experienced greasy film build up on windshield, wiper or washer won't eliminate film, resulted in poor visibility.
Mfg., 607 nhtsa 94v006; heater core bypass; service bulletin states parts were installed backwards which can result in excessive anti-freeze leak/stalling.
Passenger's motorized shoulder belt failed to perform properly.
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 7,448 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 20% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Premier has 31 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 25, below average.
What to check before buying
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Eagle Premier?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: visibility, seat belts, electrical system. Total complaints: 25. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: A/C or heater (20%), smoke, burning smell, fire (8%), overheating, coolant loss (4%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1990 Eagle Premier?
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 1990 Eagle Premier 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 1990 models
Read also
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.