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1995 Eagle Summit problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 38 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 2.4 times the median Summit year — the 1995 model ranks #3 of 8 Summit years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Airbags leads the complaint categories with 11 reports (29% of the total).

38

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

12

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

9

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1995 compare to other Summit years?

Summit NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted110 complaints1989: 14 complaints1990: 6 complaints1991: 14 complaints1992: 54 complaints1993: 110 complaints1994: 18 complaints1995: 38 complaints1996: 2 complaints
Summit NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1995 Eagle Summit problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags1129%
Transmission924%
Engine25%
Other25%
Seat Belts25%
Seats25%
Steering25%
Visibility & Wipers25%
Brakes25%
Body & Structure13%
Suspension13%
Speed Control13%
Electrical System13%

Does the 1995 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.

“VEHICLE WAS PARKED, RADIO ON, ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT EAGLE HEAD ON, AIR BAGS ON DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK CONUMER'S VEHICLE WAS KNOCKED AT LEAST 10 FEET AND WAS PARKED AT THE TIME OF INCIDENT, CAUSING LEFT SIDE OF FACE OF DRIVER SIDE TO SIT STEERING WHEEL AND THE PASSENGER HEAD…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · July 5, 1996 · crash

“WHILE IN PARK POSITION WITH ENGINE RUNNING,GEAR JUMPED INTO REVERSE BY ITSELF.ENGINE RACED DURING AND WITH SUCH FORCE THAT CAR JUMPED CURB.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · October 19, 1995 · crash

“DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT REPAIR/REPLACE UNDER ANY KIND OF WARRANTY. COST TO ME WOULD BE $500 PLUS. WARNING LIGHT ON DASHBOARD COMING ON AND STAYING ON IS WHAT PROMPTED ME TO TAKE VEHICLE INTO DEALER.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other

“I AM SENDING A LETTER TO DAIMLER CHRYSLER ON 3/13/02. DEALER HAS FAILED TO RESOLVE AN INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF THE ABS SYSTEM, BUT HAS CHARGED ME $140 FOR THE TIME SPENT. CHRYSLER DISTRICT MANAGER SAYS THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. I AM STUCK WITH A VEHICLE THAT CANNOT PASS A STATE SAFETY INSPECTION…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · January 15, 2001

“FRONTAL AND REAR COLLISION, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, SPEED 25MPH, DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND DRIVER'S SEAT WENT INTO RECLINING POSITION. *AK CONSUMER WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT. *SLC”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seats · September 21, 1996 · crash

1995 Eagle Summit — common questions

Is the 1995 Eagle Summit reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 38 complaints put the 1995 model at #3 of 8 Summit years. It is one of the Summit years to avoid.

What are the most common 1995 Summit problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (11 complaints), transmission (9 complaints), seats (2 complaints).

Does the 1995 Eagle Summit have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1995 Eagle Summit. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1995 Eagle Summit under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation 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.