Eagle Summit 1994
Model Summit made in 1994 by Eagle got 19 consumer complains, 9 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, seat belts and seats. The car had some investigations: air bags, seat belts and wheels. There was one recall concerning power train . The car has 2 modeles with engines 1.5l, 1.8l.
Model 1994
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 28/32/30 | 31/42/35 | Regular | $ 599 | 3 | 930915 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 32/39/35 | 36/50/41 | Regular | $ 515 | 3 | 930915 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 26/33/29 | 29/43/34 | Regular | $ 621 | 3 | 930915 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 26/33/29 | 29/43/34 | Regular | $ 621 | 3 | 930915 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V168003 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/01/1991 to 06/30/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 6198 | 12/21/1998 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/05/1998 | 10/07/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger vehicles. lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 components will be replaced. if the transfer case shows operational degradation, the transfer case will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began december 21, 1998. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chrysler at 1-800-992-1997. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 080600 | 02/25/2000 | 609995 | This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt | 04/12/2000 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| CH081395 | 04/01/1995 | 41050 | Srs - electronic control unit, connector lock change. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| 2300800B | 11/24/2000 | 230800A | 615688 | Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt | 01/28/2001 |
| 230800 | 03/03/2000 | 233599A | 610635 | Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt | 05/09/2000 |
| 233599 | 09/03/1999 | 607963 | Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt | 10/21/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 233599REVA | 10/01/1999 | 233599 | 612160 | Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs | 06/06/2000 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | ||||||
| PE98033 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/27/1998 | 03/16/1999 | OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS | ||
| Complaints allege that the driver-side air bag deployed without any vehicle impact or from minor undercarriage impact | ||||||
| EA99007 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/16/1999 | 05/30/2000 | INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT | ||
| Allege that the driver's air bag may deploy from an undercarriage or tire/wheel impact with a curb, bump, dip pothole, etc. | ||||||
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||
| EA96014 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/28/1996 | 06/12/1997 | AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE | 97V073001 | |
| The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails | ||||||
| EA96014 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/28/1996 | 06/12/1997 | AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE | 97V073002 | |
| The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails | ||||||
| EA96014 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/28/1996 | 06/12/1997 | AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE | 97V063002 | |
| The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails | ||||||
| EA96014 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/28/1996 | 06/12/1997 | AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE | 97V073000 | |
| The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails | ||||||
| WHEELS | ||||||
| EA98002 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/30/1998 | 04/30/1998 | TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP | 98V069000 | |
| Alleged transfer case failures that can lead to lock-up of the front, rear or all wheels.most lock-ups for which a root cause was reported involve bearing failures in the transfer case resulting from leakage of oil from the rear seal/yoke of the transfer case | ||||||
| EA98002 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/30/1998 | 04/30/1998 | TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP | 98V069001 | |
| Alleged transfer case failures that can lead to lock-up of the front, rear or all wheels.most lock-ups for which a root cause was reported involve bearing failures in the transfer case resulting from leakage of oil from the rear seal/yoke of the transfer case | ||||||
| EA98002 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/30/1998 | 04/30/1998 | TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP | 98V069002 | |
| Alleged transfer case failures that can lead to lock-up of the front, rear or all wheels.most lock-ups for which a root cause was reported involve bearing failures in the transfer case resulting from leakage of oil from the rear seal/yoke of the transfer case | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 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 | |||
| 07/03/1996 | |||
| Air bags did not deploy in an accident. please describe. *ak | |||
| 06/12/1995 | |||
| Drivers side air bag deployed without any warning no impact involved. tt | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Frontal collision at low speed, impact 12:00 position, air bag deployed, resulting in an injury, speed 5mph. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| Engine warning comes on while driving, vehicle looses acceleration while driving in traffic. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 10/25/2001 | 3 | 04/01/1995 | |
| 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 | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 11/09/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1996 | |
| 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 repairs. request investigations into these reoccurring and unresolved problems. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| While traveling noticed gas fumes inside of vehicle. also, vehicle was losing fuel. dealer stated fuel line was cracked. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 06/01/1994 | 3 | ||
| 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 back door.*jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 12/22/2007 | 1 | 04/19/2005 | |
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 03/05/2000 | |||
| Pulled out of driveway, going down the road and heard a loud noise motor was racing, but transmission quit. contacted dealer. *ak | |||
| 11/09/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1996 | |
| 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 repairs. request investigations into these reoccurring and unresolved problems. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Clutch sticks/slips/grinds. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 11/12/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1994 | |
| 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 being made any more and the company seems to not care about future consumers.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| Brakes cause vibration--rotor replaced 4 times. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 06/27/1995 | 0 | 10/06/1994 | |
| Brakes failed. | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 1 | 10/06/1994 | ||
| Sway bars failed. | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| The defroster will fog up all of the inside windows of the vehicle. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI | BROOKFIELD | 53045 | DODGE CITY | 414-771-8810 |