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1992 Eagle PREMIER problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 1992 Eagle PREMIER sits mid-pack among PREMIER years: 44 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 51, with 3 recalls and 3 closed investigations.

Visibility & Wipers leads the complaint categories with 11 reports (25% of the total).

44

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

3

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1992 compare to other PREMIER years?

PREMIER NHTSA complaints by model year, 1992 highlighted115 complaints1981: 1 complaints1988: 114 complaints1989: 115 complaints1990: 58 complaints1991: 82 complaints1992: 44 complaints1993: 0 complaints1994: 1 complaints
PREMIER NHTSA complaints by model year, 1992 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1992 Eagle PREMIER problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Visibility & Wipers1125%
Brakes1023%
Seat Belts49%
Transmission49%
Speed Control37%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)25%
Engine25%
Body & Structure25%
Lighting12%
Steering12%
Electrical System12%
Tires & Wheels12%
Fuel System12%
Other12%

Does the 1992 Eagle PREMIER have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

96V099000BrakesJune 13, 1996 · 321,000 units

Defect

THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.

Consequence

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION COULD BE LOST AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES IF NECESSARY. ALSO THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES (EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). OWNERS WILL ALSO BE REIMBURSED FOR PREVIOUS ABS COMPONENT REPAIR COSTS.

95V213000Seat BeltsNovember 7, 1995 · 90,000 units

Defect

THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT SYSTEMS CAN MALFUNCTION AND BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Consequence

THE LACK OF PASSIVE RESTRAINTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE COLLISION.

Remedy

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.

94V006000Visibility & WipersJanuary 11, 1994 · 125,000 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

THE COOLANT ESCAPING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COULD CONTACT THE DRIVER'S FEET AND INJURE THE DRIVER. ALSO, STEAM FROM THE HEATER LIQUID WILL CLOUD ON THE WINDOW SURFACES AND IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISION. IN EITHER CASE, FAILURE OF THE HEATER CORE END CAP COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

A COOLANT TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED HEATER CORE FLUID BYPASS VALVE WILL BE INSTALLED.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“WINDSHIELD FOGS UP WHEN DRIVING. COOLANT ESCAPES FROM HEATER COIL. ALSO, THERE WAS A BULLETIN RECALL #607 ON COOLANT TEMPERATURE CONTROL BYPASS VALVE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT AUTHORIZED BY CHRYSLER TO FIX VEHICLE. *AK THE END CAP CONNECTION THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · September 1, 1998

“WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SURGES/STALLS AND CONTINUES TO BREAK DOWN. FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED, DEALER ALSO REPLACED DRIVESHAFT/IDLE SPEED CONTROL UNIT. IN ADDITION POWER STEERING.FAILED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · March 27, 1998

“WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SURGES/STALLS AND CONTINUES TO BREAK DOWN. FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED, DEALER ALSO REPLACED DRIVESHAFT/IDLE SPEED CONTROL UNIT. IN ADDITION POWER STEERING.FAILED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · March 27, 1998

“AUTOMATIC SAFETY SHOULDER BELT IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, THIS PROBLEM WAS UNDER MANUFACTURERS RECALL#662, AND WAS TEMPORARILY REMEDIED IN 1999. CONSUMER CANNOT USE SHOULDER BELT.*AK THE CONSUMER STILL HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE SHOULDER SAFETY BELT. *YD”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · June 1, 1999

“WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SURGES/STALLS AND CONTINUES TO BREAK DOWN. FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED, DEALER ALSO REPLACED DRIVESHAFT/IDLE SPEED CONTROL UNIT. IN ADDITION POWER STEERING.FAILED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · March 27, 1998

1992 Eagle PREMIER — common questions

Is the 1992 Eagle PREMIER reliable?

It is close to typical for the PREMIER: 44 NHTSA complaints, 3 recalls, and 3 investigations on file.

What are the most common 1992 PREMIER problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are visibility & wipers (11 complaints), brakes (10 complaints), seat belts (4 complaints).

Does the 1992 Eagle PREMIER have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 1992 Eagle PREMIER. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1992 Eagle PREMIER under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 3 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Eagle PREMIER years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the PREMIER years to avoid are 1989, 1988, 1991. The cleanest record among PREMIER years belongs to 1993.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.