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1994 Eagle Summit problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 18 complaints on file for the 1994 Eagle Summit — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work. Reports tied to this model year include one death and 1 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.

18

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

4

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

1

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1994 compare to other Summit years?

Summit NHTSA complaints by model year, 1994 highlighted110 complaints1989: 14 complaints1990: 6 complaints1991: 14 complaints1992: 54 complaints1993: 110 complaints1994: 18 complaints1995: 38 complaints1996: 2 complaints
Summit NHTSA complaints by model year, 1994 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1994 Eagle Summit problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission528%
Airbags422%
Engine211%
Brakes211%
Suspension16%
Visibility & Wipers16%
Electrical System16%
Fuel System16%
Latches & Locks16%

Does the 1994 Eagle Summit have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

98V168003TransmissionOctober 5, 1998 · 6,198 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALL WHEEL DRIVE PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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, 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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I REPLACED MY TRANSMISSION SOON AFTER TEH CAR WAS PAID FOR AND WAS SURPRISED AFTER TAKING EXCELLENT CARE OF THE CAR. ALMOST A YEAR HAD PAST AND THE USED TRANSMISSION THAT I REPLACED THE FIRST ON WITH HAS TURNED OUT BAD AS WELL. I THINK THAT CONSUMERS HAVE BEEN CHEATED BECAUSE THESE CARS ARE NOT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · November 12, 2000

“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”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · crash

“ENGINE HEAD GASKET REPLACEMENTS - 3/13/96, 11/3/97, 2/15/99, 11/15/99, TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENTS - 9/13/99, 10/19/99, TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE - 10/19/99. NOW I'M BEING TOLD BY DARSCARS THAT THE ENGINE IS BAD AND WILL COST $2700 TO REPAIR. IN THE LAST 3 YEARS I HAVE PAID OVER $5000 FOR THE SAME…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · November 9, 1999

“WHILE TRAVELING NOTICED GAS FUMES INSIDE OF VEHICLE. ALSO, VEHICLE WAS LOSING FUEL. DEALER STATED FUEL LINE WAS CRACKED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System

1994 Eagle Summit — common questions

Is the 1994 Eagle Summit reliable?

The record is thin — 18 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 1994 Summit problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (5 complaints), airbags (4 complaints), brakes (2 complaints).

Does the 1994 Eagle Summit have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1994 Eagle Summit. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1994 Eagle Summit under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 4 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Eagle Summit years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Summit years to avoid are 1993, 1992, 1995. The cleanest record among Summit years belongs to 1996.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.