1989 Eagle Medallion Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 24 mpgcombined, 2.2L 4-cyl FWD · 21 city / 29 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1989 Eagle Medallion (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1989 Eagle Medallion. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and engine cooling (2). NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes2 25%
- Electrical system2 25%
- Engine cooling2 25%
- Equipment1 13%
- Seat belts1 13%
- Wheels1 13%
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1989 Eagle Medallion version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medallion Sedan FWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Medallion Sedan FWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Medallion Wagon FWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Medallion Wagon FWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 97V226000Dec 9, 1997Engine and engine cooling › Cooling systemCovers: Eagle Medallion 1988–1989, Renault Medallion 1988–1989
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The heater core end cap can fail due to material strength deterioration occurring over time with exposure to high temperature engine cooling system fluid.
- 88V087000May 31, 1988Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater coreCovers: Eagle Medallion 1988–1989, Renault Alliance 1985–1987, Encore 1985–1987 +1 more
Cooling system pressures during overheated engine operation may exceed the strength capability of certain components due to inadequate venting capacity of the system pressure cap.
Recall details for the 1989 Eagle Medallion → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE91024Latches fail to hold doorClosed · Dec 5, 1990
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1989 Eagle Medallion.
Other model years of the Eagle Medallion
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 8 | — | 2 | — | 24 | — | Not enough data |
All Eagle Medallion model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1989 Eagle Medallion have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1989 Eagle Medallion as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1989 Eagle Medallion is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.
Has the 1989 Eagle Medallion been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1989 Eagle Medallion get?
The EPA rates the 1989 Eagle Medallion (Medallion Sedan, 2.2L 4-cyl) at 24 mpg combined, 21 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.