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1991 Eagle Premier
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 1991 Eagle Premier, covering service brakes, hydraulic, seat belts and visibility, and 48 consumer complaints received since 1995.
The component named most often is service brakes, hydraulic: 195.1 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, close to the 182.3 per 1,000 across all 1991 model-year vehicles and against 159 per 1,000 for the Eagle Premier line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 31.3 complaints per model year across the 7 Eagle Premier model years on this register; 2 complaints reported a crash and 1 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 1995 (14); the most recent in the file is dated 22 Dec 2010.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 5 investigations naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
- 98V005000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTORReported 12 Jan 1998 · 293,369 units
Defect, as filed: 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 "salt belt." if the rotors are not replaced, the corrosion can eventually compromise the structural integrity of the stamped steel center hub section of the rotor.
Consequence: The reduced strength can allow the cast iron wear surface to separate from the hub, reducing the brake effectiveness of the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.
Filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION.
- 96V099000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIPReported 13 Jun 1996 · 321,000 units
Defect, as filed: 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.
Filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION (manufacturer campaign 685).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION.
Defect, as filed: 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.
Filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION.
- 91V191000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSReported 1 Nov 1991 · 80,000 units
Defect, as filed: The anti-lock brake system high pressure hose may leak or detach at its crimped end fitting resulting in the discharge of hydraulic fluid.
Consequence: Fluid discharge eventually causes the loss of both theanti-lock brake system and hydraulic assist for the brake system, resulting inincreased likelihood of brake lockup and increased stopping distances, whichcould result in a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Replace the ABS high pressure hose with a hose of different design and construction.
Filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION.
Defect, as filed: Routing of battery main feed wiring may allow it to contact the air cleaner bracket and contnued contact may lead to an electrical short circuit.
Consequence: The electrical short caused by continuous contact couldresult in the ignition of the wiring insulation, and an underhood fire.
Remedy: The main feed on all involved vehicles will be rerouted and secured with tie straps away from the air cleaner bracket.
Filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION.
- 91V027000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSReported 13 Feb 1991 · 76,000 units
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: Loss of fluid from half of the diagonally split brakehydraulic system affects braking capability, which could result in an accident.
Remedy: Modify heat shield to eliminate potential for shield contacting brake tube.
Filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION.
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 1991 Eagle Premier (black) against all 1991 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 1991 | Premier line | All 1991 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 195.1 | 159 | 182.3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 158.5 | 120.5 | 100 |
| Visibility | 146.3 | 197.6 | 33.5 |
| Seat Belts | 109.8 | 77.1 | 91.9 |
| Electrical System | 97.6 | 101.2 | 91.6 |
| Power Train | 61 | 91.6 | 104.1 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 1991 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 195.1 | 159 | 182.3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | 158.5 | 120.5 | 100 |
| Visibility | 12 | 146.3 | 197.6 | 33.5 |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 109.8 | 77.1 | 91.9 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 97.6 | 101.2 | 91.6 |
| Power Train | 5 | 61 | 91.6 | 104.1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 48.8 | 16.9 | 18.1 |
| Steering | 4 | 48.8 | 31.3 | 40 |
| Structure | 3 | 36.6 | 26.5 | 56.5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 24.4 | 48.2 | 36.9 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 24.4 | 19.3 | 54.7 |
| Suspension | 2 | 24.4 | 21.7 | 28.7 |
| Wheels | 1 | 12.2 | 4.8 | 8.6 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | 12.2 | 9.6 | 18 |
48 unique complaints, 82 component mentions; 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA97001 | Engineering analysis | BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION | service brakes, hydraulic | 13 Jan 1997 | 9 Jan 1998 | 98V005000 |
| PE96053 | Preliminary evaluation | BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION | service brakes, hydraulic | 5 Sep 1996 | 13 Jan 1997 | — |
| EA95016 | Engineering analysis | ABS BRAKING MALFUNCTION | service brakes, hydraulic | 26 May 1995 | 24 Jun 1996 | 96V099000 |
| PE94027 | Preliminary evaluation | AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILS | seat belts | 18 Mar 1994 | 29 Jul 1994 | — |
| PE92086 | Preliminary evaluation | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | engine and engine cooling | 25 Nov 1992 | 31 Mar 1993 | — |
Other Eagle Premier model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1988 | 7 | 54 | 850,964 |
| 1989 | 5 | 67 | 681,869 |
| 1990 | 6 | 25 | 694,369 |
| 1991 | 7 | 48 | 990,869 |
| 1992 | 3 | 23 | 536,000 |
| 1994 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Eagle Premier model years · Eagle: 5 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 1991 Eagle Premier have?
7 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 98V005000, was reported to NHTSA on 12 Jan 1998 and concerns service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor. Across all model years the Eagle Premier line has 12 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 1991 Eagle Premier?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 5 actions naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 1991 Eagle Premier complain about most?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 16 of 82 component mentions (195.1 per 1,000). Next is engine and engine cooling with 13. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.