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1989 Eagle Medallion

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 1989 Eagle Medallion.

Safety record

Recalls on the 1989 Eagle Medallion

Recall·97V226000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.

Recall·88V087000

Visibility: heater core

COOLING SYSTEM PRESSURES DURING OVERHEATED ENGINE OPERATION MAY EXCEED THE STRENGTH CAPABILITY OF CERTAIN COMPONENTS DUE TO INADEQUATE…

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 10 owners reported

Engine and engine cooling2
Service brakes2
Electrical system2
Equipment1

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

1989 Eagle Medallion at a glance

Engine
2.2L 4-Cylinder
Transmission
Automatic 3-spd, Manual 5-spd
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
Wagon

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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 1989 Eagle Medallion?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 1989 Eagle Medallion with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. There are 2 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 1989 Eagle Medallion reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 2 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 1989 Eagle Medallion?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 1989 Eagle Medallion listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.