1994 Eagle Summit

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1994 Eagle Summit
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:10:02.241Z

Only 15 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Eagle Summit Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 1989: 12 complaints 1989 1990: 6 complaints 1990 1991: 12 complaints 1991 1992: 44 complaints 1992 1993: 92 complaints 1993 1994: 15 complaints 1994 1995: 31 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996
1994: 15 complaints
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YearComplaints
198912
19906
199112
199244
199392
199415
199531
19962

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 15 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

4 of 15 total reports mention: power train.

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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

NHTSA ODI report, 20071223

AIR BAGS

4 of 15 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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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

NHTSA ODI report, 19970702

AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960710

FRONTAL COLLISION AT LOW SPEED, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, AIR BAG DEPLOYED, RESULTING IN AN INJURY, SPEED 5MPH. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950110

VISIBILITY

1 of 15 total reports mentions: visibility.

SUSPENSION

1 of 15 total reports mentions: suspension.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 15 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19960628 — EA (closed 19970612)

AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE

I 19980130 — EA (closed 19980430)

TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP

I 19980527 — PE (closed 19990316)

OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS

R 19981221 — power train

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, T

Campaign 98V168003 — check if this car was fixed

I 19990316 — EA (closed 20000530)

INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Eagle Summit — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 98V168003 (power train) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1994 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 1994 Eagle Summit?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Eagle Summit have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.