1989 Eagle Premier Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 19%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the brakes of the 1989 Eagle Premier, 19% of the 67 complaints for this model year. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Received recall notice #98v005000. Contacted dealership. Took vehicle for repair of brake rotors. Drove vehicle approximately 13,000 when the brakes shoe parts fell off in street. Vehicle was not touched by another mechanic since recall. Dealership indicated not responsible for shoe coming off. Owner brake shoes repaired. Owner has brake shoe parts.”
NHTSA complaint #855342, filed 2000-01“Brakes: front brake rotors separated from wheel hub. When applying the brakes the vehicle will not stop. Had rotors replaced, but the problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #810156, filed 1997-03Related 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
- 91V027000Feb 13, 1991Rear 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.Covers: Eagle Premier 1989–1991, Dodge Monaco 1990–1991
- 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
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1989 Eagle Premier
21 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Eagle Premier
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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