1988 Eagle Premier Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 31%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the brakes of the 1988 Eagle Premier, 31% of the 54 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Rear brakes would make popping noise. Had low brake pressure. The tire would stick. The rotors make loud booming noise when letting loose. The brake pedal goes to floor. Recall on front brake rotors (#98v005000).”
NHTSA complaint #838328, filed 1999-05“Consumer requested reimbursement for recall repair 99v-340 concerning faulty brake rotors which failed prior to recall notice, consumer has not recieved reimbursement yet. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #558503, filed 2000-12Related recalls
- 98V005000Jan 12, 1998Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine…Covers: Eagle Premier 1988–1991, Dodge Monaco 1990–1991, Jeep Cherokee 1990–1991 +4 more
- 90V205000Dec 17, 1990Routing of the front brake hose may cause excessive hose flexing resulting in premature fatigue cracking of the outer hose cover.Covers: Eagle Premier 1988–1990, Dodge Monaco 1990
- 88V002000Jan 12, 1988Master cylinder may have been misassembled causing a blocked hydraulic fluid outlet port and restricted fluid flow.Covers: Eagle Premier 1988
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1988 Eagle Premier
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Eagle Premier
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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