MYRModel Year Report

1992 Eagle Summit

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1992 Eagle Summit
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:50:43.656Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
45
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Seat belts

47% of complaints

Complaints per year

1989: 12 complaints 1989 1990: 6 complaints 1990 1991: 12 complaints 1991 1992: 45 complaints 1992 45 1993: 92 complaints 1993 1994: 15 complaints 1994 1995: 31 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996
1989: 12 complaints 1989 1990: 6 complaints 1990 1991: 12 complaints 1991 1992: 45 complaints 1992 45 1993: 92 complaints 1993 1994: 15 complaints 1994 1995: 31 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996
1989: 12 complaints 1989 1990: 6 complaints 1990 1991: 12 complaints 1991 1992: 45 complaints 1992 45 1993: 92 complaints 1993 1994: 15 complaints 1994 1995: 31 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996

1992: 45 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
198912
19906
199112
199245
199392
199415
199531
19962

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Seat belts

47% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing anchorage and retractor.

INJURY
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Upon closing door experiences intermittent passive restraint failure when shoulder harness pins driver/passenger back and chokes.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-11-05

No summary. Dt

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-03

Shoulder belt occasionally tightens to the point of choking driver.

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-09-27

Structure

29% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing hinge and attachments and door.

Power train

13% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and column shift.

CRASH
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-01-11

Service brakes

9% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Engine and engine cooling

7% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1996-01-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-06-28 Auto shoulder belt failure
  2. I
    1996-06-28Engineering analysisClosed 1997-06-12 Automatic shoulder belt failure
  3. R
    1997-09-05Latches/locks/linkages97V063002 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    1997-09-05Seat belts97V073002 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new replacement guide rail that incorporates a double lip dust seal and an anodic oxide coating.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. I
    1998-01-30Engineering analysisClosed 1998-04-30 Transfer case lockup
  6. R
    1998-12-21Power train98V168003 Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1992 Eagle Summit — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 21 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 97V063002 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 97V073002 · Seat belts
  • Recall 98V168003 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1992 Eagle Summit reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Eagle Summit?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Eagle Summit have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-08-03 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.