Eagle Summit years to avoid
The Eagle Summit years to avoid are 1993, 1992, 1995 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1996 is the cleanest year on record.
256
Total complaints
4
Recall campaigns
1989–1996
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Summit years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | High complaint rate | 110 | |
| 1992 | High complaint rate | 54 | |
| 1995 | High complaint rate | 38 |
Every Summit year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 | 1 | |
| 1995avoid | 38 | 1 | |
| 1994 | 18 | 1 | |
| 1993avoid | 110 | 3 | |
| 1992avoid | 54 | 3 | |
| 1991 | 14 | 1 | |
| 1990 | 6 | 1 | |
| 1989 | 14 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst Eagle Summit years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Summit years to avoid are 1993, 1992, 1995. The cleanest year on record is 1996.
What is the best year for the Eagle Summit?
By complaint volume, 1996 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Summit years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Eagle Summit have?
Across all model years, the Summit has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 256 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.