Eagle MEDALLION problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
6 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1988 to 1989 model years. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 6 complaints (16.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 16.7% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 16.7% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 16.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 16.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 1 |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 1; Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 1; Power Train: 1; Seat Belts: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 1; Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 6 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 |
1995: 2; 1996: 2; 2002: 2
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 8019612 · 2002-09-26 (September 26, 2002)
CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE CONSTANTLY STALLS WHILE DRIVING. DLR HAS REPLACED TRANSMISSION 5 TIMES. *MR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8019612 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8019615 · 2002-09-26 (September 26, 2002)
CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE SUFFERS EXCESSIVE BRAKE FAILURE. *MR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8019615 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 987158 · 1996-08-28 (August 28, 1996)
ELECTRICAL SHORT WHEN DRIVING, CAUSING THE HEAD LIGHTS TO GO OFF ON THE VEHICLE, (ALL LIGHTS IN THE VEHICLE). *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 987158 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 2 |
1988: 2; 1989: 2