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1989 Eagle Medallion Base 5MT

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1989 Eagle Medallion – front Unverified
Photo: Renault 21 front 20080108 by Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Medallion (Renault 21) (1988–1989); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Renault 21 front 20080108 by Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1989 Renault 21 1.7 by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Renault 21 1721cc registered April 1990 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Renault 21 1721cc registered April 1990 rear three quarters by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1989 Eagle Medallion Base 5MT is a 2.2-liter with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It is rated at 24 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type2.2L 4-cylinder
Displacement2.2 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City21 MPG
Highway29 MPG
Combined24 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1989 Eagle MEDALLION. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Dec 9, 1997 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

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.

Consequence: FAILURE WILL ALLOW THE DISCHARGE OF COOLING SYSTEM STEAM INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, CAUSING REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A COOLANT TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED HEATER CORE FLUID BYPASS VALVE.

NHTSA campaign 97V226000

May 31, 1988 · VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

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.

Consequence: THE BUILDUP OF PRESSURE MAY CAUSE HEATER CORE TO RUPTUREAND DISCHARGE HOT COOLANT AND STEAM IN THE PROXIMITY OF THE DRIVERS LEGS.

Remedy: REPLACE ALL COOLANT SYSTEM PRESSURE CAPS WITH ONE HAVING ADEQUATE VENTING CAPACITY.

NHTSA campaign 88V087000

8 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1989 Eagle MEDALLION

Owner Complaints

8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1989 Eagle MEDALLION. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System2
Hydraulic2
Service Brakes2
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Power Train1
Seat Belts1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 26, 2002 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE SUFFERS EXCESSIVE BRAKE FAILURE. *MR”
Sep 26, 2002 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE CONSTANTLY STALLS WHILE DRIVING. DLR HAS REPLACED TRANSMISSION 5 TIMES. *MR”
Mar 23, 1999 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“THE BRAKE FLUID RUSTED THE REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS AND THE BRAKE LINES. *AK”
Mar 1, 1999 · Electrical System
“IGNITION SWITCH FAILED.”
Aug 18, 1998 · Electrical System
“IGNITION SWITCH OVERHEATING (HOT) AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1989 EAGLE MEDALLION. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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