Model year record

1995 Eagle Summit recalls & problems

The 1995 Eagle Summit has 1 safety recall and 31 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is air bags (11 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints31filed by owners

Crashes · fires9 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths6 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Power trainOct 5, 1998

Automatic transmission

Recall 98V1680036,198 vehicles

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALL WHEEL DRIVE PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.
Risk: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: 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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

Summit

31mpg combined

City / highway	28 / 35 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.5 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,150/year to fuel

Summit

26mpg combined

City / highway	24 / 29 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 3-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,600/year to fuel

Summit

25mpg combined

City / highway	23 / 30 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.8 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,700/year to fuel

Summit

25mpg combined

City / highway	23 / 30 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.8 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,700/year to fuel

Summit Wagon

23mpg combined

City / highway	21 / 27 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.8 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,900/year to fuel

Summit Wagon

23mpg combined

City / highway	21 / 27 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.8 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,900/year to fuel

Summit Wagon

22mpg combined

City / highway	19 / 25 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2.4 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

Summit Wagon

20mpg combined

City / highway	18 / 24 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2.4 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

Summit Wagon

20mpg combined

City / highway	18 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2.4 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

Summit Wagon

18mpg combined

City / highway	17 / 21 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2.4 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Air bagsFrontal	11	8	8	—
Power trainAutomatic transmission; Axle assembly › Axle shaft	9	1	0	—
VisibilityWindshield wiper/washer; Power window devices and controls	2	0	0	—
Seats	2	1	1	—
Engine and engine coolingEngine; Engine › Gasoline	2	0	0	—
SteeringGear box (other than rack and pinion); Hydraulic power assist system	2	1	0	—
Seat belts	2	1	0	—
Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components; Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	2	0	0	—
SuspensionFront	1	0	0	—
StructureFrame and members	1	0	0	—
Electrical systemIgnition	1	0	0	—
EquipmentMechanical › Carrier/rack	1	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Seat belts
DRIVER SIDE SEAT BACK RELEASE LEVER CAN AND HAS CAUGHT DRIVERS SEATBELT CAUSING REAR OF DRIVERS SEAT TO UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINE BACKWARDS WHEN TAKING OFF FROM STOP LIGHT. VERY DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS TO, AS DRIVER BE UNEXPECTEDLY PROPELLED BACKWARDS BECAUSE SEATBELT HAS CAUGHT UNDER RELEASE LEVER ON LEFT BOTTOM OF DRIVERS SEAT. CAN RESULT IN ACCIDENT IF DRIVERS UNEXPECTEDLY IS PRONE BECAUSE SEAT BACK RECLINED AND NO LINE OF SIGHT OF OTHER VEHICLES OR HAZARDS ON ROAD CAN BE SEEN, JUST THE INTERIOR ROOF OF VEHICLE SUDDENLY IS ALL THAT DRIVERS CAN SEE.
Feb 28, 2018 · 199,260 miles
Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH THE TRANSFER CASE AS STATED IN RECALL 98 V 168 003; BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN.*AK *TS *JB
Jul 21, 2003 · 79,218 miles
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO MASS OIL CONSUMPTION WITH CAUSE UNKNOWN AFTER SEVERAL INSPECTIONS BY MECHANICS.*AK
Jun 11, 2002
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
I AM SENDING A LETTER TO DAIMLER CHRYSLER ON 3/13/02. DEALER HAS FAILED TO RESOLVE AN INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF THE ABS SYSTEM, BUT HAS CHARGED ME $140 FOR THE TIME SPENT. CHRYSLER DISTRICT MANAGER SAYS THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. I AM STUCK WITH A VEHICLE THAT CANNOT PASS A STATE SAFETY INSPECTION BUT MANUFACTURER WILL NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PROBLEM. *AK
Jan 15, 2001
Power train › Automatic transmission
VEHICLE HAD FINISHED WARMING UP, WITH FOOT ON BRAKE AND PUTTING VEHICLE IN REVERSE, IT STARTED JUMPING BACKWARDS AND STALLED. CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN PARK, RETARTED IT, AND IT TOOK OFF. AFTER A MILE, VEHICLE STARTED LOSING POWER. MECHANIC AND CONSUMER WERE GOING FOR A TEST RIDE, AND VEHICLE WOLDN'T GO INTO ANY GEARS.*AK
Mar 26, 2001
Power train
TROUBLE WITH THE POWER TRAIN
Feb 23, 2001
Power train › Automatic transmission
TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING. *AK
Dec 15, 2000
Air bags
A VEHICLE PULLED RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, NEITHER AIRBAGS EXPERIENCED DEPLOYMENT EVEN THOUGH IT WAS A FRONT END COLLISION AT ABOUT 35MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS AND NO INJURIES OCCURRED BECAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT. *SLC
Dec 28, 2000

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

TRANSFER CASE LOCKUPClosedLed to recall 98V069001
EA98002 · opened Jan 30, 1998 · closed Apr 30, 1998