MYRModel Year Report

1996 Eagle Summit

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1996 Eagle Summit
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:50:43.658Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1996

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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

1996: 2 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

1 of 2 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing gear box (other than rack and pinion).

Show complaint excerpts

While driving and without warning steering gear box locked up for a brief minute. Dealer has been notified.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-08-09

Seat belts

1 of 2 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor.

Show complaint excerpts

The driver side seat belt retractor don't retract . Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-09-05

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1998-01-30Engineering analysisClosed 1998-04-30 Transfer case lockup
  2. 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

1996 Eagle Summit — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 98V168003 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 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 1996 Eagle Summit?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1996 Eagle Summit have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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