1992 EAGLE SUMMIT
3 recalls, 54 complaints - 5 TSBs
98V168003 Oct 5, 1998
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALL WHEEL DRIVE PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR ADEQUACY OF THE TRANSFER CASE OIL VOLUME, TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AND OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION OF THE TRANSFER CASE MECHANISM. IF OIL VOLUME IS INSUFFICIENT, THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF OIL WILL BE ADDED. IF THERE IS TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AFFECTED COMPONE... Read more
97V063002 May 12, 1997
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect Description
EXCESS LUBRICATION CAN CAUSE THE RUBBER DOOR LATCH SWITCH COVER TO DEFORM, AND THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH TO MALFUNCTION, SO THAT THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE WOULD REMAIN AT THE A-PILLAR WHEN THE DOOR WAS CLOSED.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH WITH A SWITCH THAT UTILIZES REDUCED LUBRICATING GREASE, IMPROVED CONTACT SURFACE, AND A DIFFERENT RUBBER ISOLATION BOOT.
97V073002 May 12, 1997
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
THE GUIDE RAIL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE CONTAINS A COVERED CABLE AND ALSO AN ANGLED BELT GUIDE AT THE TOP END OF THE WEBBING. THE COMBINATION OF THESE FACTORS CAN LEAD, OVER TIME, TO THE CABLE'S MOVEMENT EXERTING ABRADING FORCE TO THE LOWER EDGES OF THE CABLE'S CHAMBER, SUFFICIENT TO CAUSE THE CABLE TO... Read more
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REPLACEMENT GUIDE RAIL THAT INCORPORATES A DOUBLE LIP DUST SEAL AND AN ANODIC OXIDE COATING.
Complaint Statistics
54 total complaints
1 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 9 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 8 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 6 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 5 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 2 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Dec 3, 2002
Incident date: Oct 20, 2002
NO SUMMARY. DT
SEAT BELTS
Jan 17, 2002
Incident date: Jan 6, 2002
DRIVER'S SEATBELT IS STUCK IN UP POSITION, CONSUMER UNABLE TO USE SEATBELT.*AK
TIRES
Aug 27, 2001
Incident date: Apr 23, 1993
TIRE BLEW OUT AND BENT RIM WTH NO TIRE DAMAGE OR ROAD HAZARDS.*AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Aug 27, 2001
Incident date: Dec 20, 1994
DOOR FELL OFF AFTER VERY MILD USAGE. SOFT METAL HINGE USED IN MAUFACTURING. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Nov 14, 2000
Incident date: Aug 1, 2000
DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT NO LONGER WORKS WHEN DOOR IS CLOSED. PASSENGER'S SIDE IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. DEALER SAID TO CALL MANUFACTURER FOR COVERAGE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Sep 22, 2000
OIL IS LEAKING FROM THE TRANSFER CASE AND SMOKE IS COMIMG FROM THE TAIL PIPE. VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 98V168003. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Sep 8, 2000
Incident date: May 1, 1999
THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT CABLE CAME OUT. NLM
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Jul 1, 2000
CHRYSLER CORP. WILL NOT COVER THE REPAIRS TO MY VEHICLE UNDER MFG CAMPAIGN #728 (NHTSA CAMPAIGN #97V073002). CHRYSLER CLAIMS MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED AS PART OF THE RECALL. WE'VE PULLED THE DEFECTIVE GUIDE RAIL OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND THE CABLE DID DROP OUT OF THE CHAMBER RESULTING IN THE SHOULDE... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Aug 3, 2000
CABLE ON DRIVER'S SEAT BELT PULLED AWAY FROM GUIDERAIL, CAUSING SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERABLE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
May 31, 2000
Incident date: Oct 15, 1998
THE DRIVERS FRONT DOOR AND THE BACK PASSENGER DOOR HAVE FALLEN OFF THE HINGES. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Sep 8, 1999
MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT RECALL--OWNER WANTS TO KNOW IF THE GUIDE RAIL AND THE TRACK ARE THE SAME PIECE, DEALER CLAIMS THE GUIDE RAIL ISN'T INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 28, 1999
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. CONTACTED DEALER AND NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
May 7, 1999
SCREWS AND HINGES ON THE DOORS HAVE COMPLETELY BROKEN AWAY FROM THE FRAME CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Apr 7, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1998
DRIVER'S SHOULDER BELT DOES NOT MOVE AT ALL. BUT CAN HEAR THE MECHANISM MOVING. BUT NOT SHOULDER BELT WHICH WON'T PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Mar 9, 1999
Incident date: Mar 7, 1999
THE REAR LATCH THAT HOLDS THE SLIDING DOOR BROKE OFF. WHEN OPENING THE DOOR, IT FALLS OFF THE CAR. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 24, 1999
VEHICLE ENGINE HEAD LEAKING OIL.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Jan 13, 1999
Incident date: Jan 12, 1999
DRIVER'S DOOR TORE ITSELF AWAY FROM THE METAL WHICH HELD THE BRACKET AND BOLTS. DEALER/ MFR. NOTIFIED. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Jan 11, 1999
Incident date: Dec 20, 1998
WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HILL AT 25 MPH CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND HIT A TELEPHONE POLE WHILE DRIVING IN THIRD GEAR. THE PROBLEM MIGHT COME FROM THE TRANFER CASE WHICH MIGHT INCREASE THE CONSUMER'S CHANCES TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. *AK
Crash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Oct 14, 1998
SEAT BELT FAILURE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Feb 20, 1998
Incident date: Jan 1, 1997
PASSENGER DOOR LATCH SWITCH.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Feb 20, 1998
Incident date: Jan 1, 1997
DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT GUIDE RAIL DOESN'T WORK.
SEAT BELTS
Jan 16, 1998
RECALL NOT LISTED; THIS CONSUMER RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR THIS PROBLEM WHICH ARE THE SEAT BELTS. SHE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT IS THE CORRECTIVE ACTION THE DEALERSHIP IS TO PERFORM BECAUSE THE DEALER IS TELLING HER SOMETHING DIFFERENT THEN WHAT'S IN THE LETTER. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jan 6, 1998
Incident date: Aug 1, 1997
EXCESS LUBRICATION CAUSED THE RUBBER DOOR LATCH SWITCH COVER TO DEFORM/DOOR LATCH SWITCH TO MALFUCTION, SO THAT THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE WOULD REMAIN AT A-PILLAR WHEN THE DOOR WAS CLOSED, PRIOR TO RECALL; RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO WRONG VIN NUMBER (97V-063). *AK
SEAT BELTS
Dec 4, 1997
MOTORIZED RESTRAINT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE IS INOPERATIVE. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK NOW, DRIVER SIDE MOTORBELT IS DEFECTIVE, BOTH WERE REPLACED AND TWO MONTHS LATER, BOTH FAILED AGAIN, DEALER STATED A WHOLE NEW UNIT WAS NEEDED AT 800 DOLLARS. *SLC
SEAT BELTS
Jun 27, 1997
THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT FAILED.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Apr 28, 1997
WHEN TRYING TO OPEN THE SIDE SLIDING DOOR, THE DOOR OPENS AND FALLS RIGHT OFF. DEALER HAS FIXED THE VEHICLE 4 TIMES. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Feb 5, 1997
Incident date: Jan 12, 1997
THE FRONT SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT AND THE BELT FEELS LIKE IT IS LOCKING AROUND THE PASENGER AND THE DRIVER. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 10, 1996
Incident date: Jul 1, 1994
ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Dec 10, 1996
Incident date: Aug 14, 1996
SEAT BELT FAILED 3 TIMES.
SEAT BELTS
Nov 5, 1996
Incident date: May 1, 1995
UPON CLOSING DOOR EXPERIENCES INTERMITTENT PASSIVE RESTRAINT FAILURE WHEN SHOULDER HARNESS PINS DRIVER/PASSENGER BACK AND CHOKES. *AK
1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Oct 16, 1996
Incident date: Aug 28, 1996
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR IS BROKE FROM THE TOP BOLT, ONLY THE BOTTOM BOLT IS HOLDING THE DOOR ON AT THIS TIME. YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO USE THE DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE.*AK
SEAT BELTS
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Jan 19, 1996
CABLE BROKE ON DRIVER'S AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT, PREVENTING BELT FROM SLIDING ON TRACK.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 10, 1996
DURING NORMAL BRAKING EXPERIENCED ABS BRAKES MALFUNCTIONING, WHEN HEARING LOUD NOISE PEDAL BECOMES SPONGY, THEN VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL FORWARD, NO PRIOR WARNING.*AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Aug 29, 1996
Incident date: Aug 15, 1996
THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HAS BUSTED LOOSE FROM THE TOP HINGE. YOU CANNOT OPEN OR CLOSE THE DOOR FOR FEAR OF COMING OFF THE BOTTOM HINGE ALSO.*AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Aug 26, 1996
Incident date: Aug 24, 1996
WHEN GETTING OUT OF THE CAR, THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FELL OFF. THE ONLY THING HOLDING IT WERE THE BOTTOM HINGES.*AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jun 17, 1996
RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER DOOR WILL FALL OFF IF YOU OPEN IT. HAS NOT BEEN USED FOR OVER (2) YEARS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 30, 1996
Incident date: Jan 3, 1996
THE AUTOMATIC SEATBELTS WILL NOT RETRACT AND WILL NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 30, 1996
Incident date: Jan 3, 1996
THE AUTOMATIC SEATBELTS WILL NOT RETRACT AND WILL NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Feb 23, 1996
THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR FELL OFF WHILE THE DOOR WAS BEING OPENED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Feb 23, 1996
THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR FELL OFF WHILE THE DOOR WAS BEING OPENED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jan 30, 1996
Incident date: Sep 12, 1995
FAILURE OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT RETRACTOR SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 21, 1995
Incident date: Apr 15, 1994
AUTO-TRAN: WHILE DRIVING, TRANSMISSION DOES NOT ENGAGE IN GEAR, WHEN ACCELERATE, DOES NOT MOVE; REPLACED FOUR TIMES. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Jun 22, 1995
Incident date: Jun 19, 1995
BRAKE PADS ROTORS ARE GONE ON THE FRONT (BOTH SIDES) AFTER 17,000. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Jun 22, 1995
BRAKE PADS ARE GONE ON THE FRONT (BOTH SIDES) AFTER 17,000. TT
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jun 8, 1995
Incident date: Nov 19, 1994
PASSENGER DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Jun 8, 1995
Incident date: Dec 5, 1994
VEHICLE RUNS ROUGH.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Jun 8, 1995
Incident date: Dec 2, 1994
CARBURATOR SPUTTERS.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
Jun 8, 1995
Incident date: Nov 18, 1994
CV JOINT FAILED, CAUSING CLICKING NOISE WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURNS. *SKD
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Apr 20, 1995
Incident date: Mar 7, 1994
REAR DOME LIGHT SWITCH REPLACED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 20, 1995
Incident date: Sep 1, 1992
ENGINE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON WHEN DRIVING. *SKD
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1992 EAGLE SUMMIT
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 24.0 | 29.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 29.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 27.0 | 33.0 | 29.0 | Regular | $2,150 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 25.0 | 32.0 | 28.0 | Regular | $2,200 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1992 EAGLE SUMMIT
5 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 220000 SEATS | 3 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
2300800B
Nov 24, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
230800
Mar 3, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
233599REVA
Oct 1, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
233599
Sep 3, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
211093
Mar 1, 1993
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SHIFT CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE REVISION. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, EAGLE SUMMIT
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE98033
Opened: May 27, 1998 , Closed: Mar 16, 1999
OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS
COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT THE DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY VEHICLE IMPACT OR FROM MINOR UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACT
EAGLE SUMMIT - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the EAGLE SUMMIT across all model years (1989, 1996).
12
Total Recalls
259
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
20
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
3
Reported Deaths