Eagle Summit 1996
Model Summit made in 1996 by Eagle got 2 consumer complains, 3 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to seat belts, steering. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (wheels). There was one recall concerning power train . The car has 2 modeles with engines 1.5l, 1.8l.
Model 1996
| 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 | 950725 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 32/39/35 | 36/50/41 | Regular | $ 515 | 3 | 950725 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 26/33/29 | 29/42/33 | Regular | $ 621 | 3 | 950802 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 26/33/29 | 29/42/34 | Regular | $ 621 | 3 | 950802 |
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 - IGNITION | |||||
| 183195 | 10/01/1995 | 45667 | New in stock vehicles may exhibit hard starts, miss-fire, or rough idle due to spark plug fouling. this can be caused by infrequent engine operation during the transportation process. bulletin involves cleaning the spark plugs prior to del | 04/25/1996 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 29 | 02/01/2003 | 10001103 | The engine control module (ecm) may not illuminate the check engine lamp during an inspection and maintenance test required by federal and california emission regulations. *tt | 04/14/2003 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| The driver side seat belt retractor don't retract . tt | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| While driving and without warning steering gear box locked up for a brief minute. dealer has been notified.*ak | |||