1994 EAGLE SUMMIT
1 recalls, 18 complaints - 7 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
Complaint Statistics
18 total complaints
3 crashes 1 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 23, 2007
Incident date: Dec 22, 2007
WE OWN A 1994 EAGLE SUMMIT THAT WAS SUBJECT TO RECALL CAMPAIGN 98V168003, BUT THE WORK WAS NEVER PERFORMED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS OWNED BY THE PRIOR OWNER. ARE WE STILL ENTITLED TO HAVE THE SAFETY RELATED RECALL REPAIR PERFORMED WITHOUT CHARGE? *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 6, 2001
Incident date: Oct 25, 2001
HEAD GASKET FAILED THREE TIMES ON 1994 EAGLE SUMMIT. REPAIRED BY DEALER ON 12/26/96; SECOND TIME BY INDEPENDENT SHOP ON 1/16/99; NOW IN FOR THIRD TIME TO ANOTHER INDEPENDENT SHOP ON 10/30/01. COST TO REPAIR APPROX. $800 EACH TIME.*AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jan 31, 2001
Incident date: Nov 12, 2000
I REPLACED MY TRANSMISSION SOON AFTER TEH CAR WAS PAID FOR AND WAS SURPRISED AFTER TAKING EXCELLENT CARE OF THE CAR. ALMOST A YEAR HAD PAST AND THE USED TRANSMISSION THAT I REPLACED THE FIRST ON WITH HAS TURNED OUT BAD AS WELL. I THINK THAT CONSUMERS HAVE BEEN CHEATED BECAUSE THESE CARS ARE NOT BE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 10, 2001
UPON ACCELERATION TRANSMISSION WILL SLIP OUT OF GEAR, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER, SPEED, AND POSSIBLY CONTROL OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE TRANSMISSION REBUILT TWICE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
May 11, 2000
WHILE TRAVELING NOTICED GAS FUMES INSIDE OF VEHICLE. ALSO, VEHICLE WAS LOSING FUEL. DEALER STATED FUEL LINE WAS CRACKED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 8, 2000
Incident date: Mar 5, 2000
PULLED OUT OF DRIVEWAY, GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE MOTOR WAS RACING, BUT TRANSMISSION QUIT. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 15, 1999
Incident date: Nov 9, 1999
ENGINE HEAD GASKET REPLACEMENTS - 3/13/96, 11/3/97, 2/15/99, 11/15/99, TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENTS - 9/13/99, 10/19/99, TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE - 10/19/99. NOW I'M BEING TOLD BY DARSCARS THAT THE ENGINE IS BAD AND WILL COST $2700 TO REPAIR. IN THE LAST 3 YEARS I HAVE PAID OVER $5000 FOR THE SAME... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 15, 1999
Incident date: Nov 9, 1999
ENGINE HEAD GASKET REPLACEMENTS - 3/13/96, 11/3/97, 2/15/99, 11/15/99, TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENTS - 9/13/99, 10/19/99, TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE - 10/19/99. NOW I'M BEING TOLD BY DARSCARS THAT THE ENGINE IS BAD AND WILL COST $2700 TO REPAIR. IN THE LAST 3 YEARS I HAVE PAID OVER $5000 FOR THE SAME... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
Sep 8, 1999
BRAKES CAUSE VIBRATION--ROTOR REPLACED 4 TIMES.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Apr 13, 1999
THE DEFROSTER WILL FOG UP ALL OF THE INSIDE WINDOWS OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Oct 16, 1997
Incident date: Jun 1, 1994
BOTH DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS SIDE DOORS OPEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION DUE TO THE DOOR LATCH WHICH HAS BEEN REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES. PROBLEM STILL NOT CORRECTED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE SIDE DOOR WAS FIXED THREE TIMES, BACK DOOR HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE AND NOW THE LATCH WILL NOT WORK AGAIN ON THE... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 2, 1997
OWNER WAS INVOLVED IN A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG.OWNER NOTES THAT SOMEONE FROM CHRYSLER WILL BE LOOKING AT VEHICLE. *AK
Crash
SUSPENSION:REAR
Jun 27, 1997
SWAY BARS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Jun 27, 1995
BRAKES FAILED.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 10, 1996
Incident date: Jul 3, 1996
AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Crash
1 deaths
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Mar 18, 1996
ENGINE WARNING COMES ON WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE LOOSES ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jun 12, 1995
Incident date: Jun 12, 1995
DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY WARNING NO IMPACT INVOLVED. TT
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jan 10, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
FRONTAL COLLISION AT LOW SPEED, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, AIR BAG DEPLOYED, RESULTING IN AN INJURY, SPEED 5MPH. TT
Crash
1 injured
EPA Fuel Economy, 1994 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, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 28.0 | 35.0 | 31.0 | Regular | $2,000 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 30.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 30.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
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, 1994 EAGLE SUMMIT
7 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 220000 SEATS | 3 |
| 150000 SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
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
080600
Feb 25, 2000
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *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
CH081395
Apr 1, 1995
150000 SEAT BELTS
SRS - ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT, CONNECTOR LOCK CHANGE. *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