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1990 Eagle Summit problems

The most common problem on the 1990 Eagle Summit is seat belts. It has fewer complaints than a typical Summit model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
6
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
4
Worst area
Seat belts
Fuel economy
23-27mpg

The worst 1990 Eagle Summit problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Seat belts
    4
  • Seats
    1
  • Tires
    1

Problems by type

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  • Seat belts
    4
  • Seats
    1
  • Tires
    1

Recalls 1

Seat belts: front: buckle assemblyReported May 24, 1995 · 920,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
Risk
The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. If either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.

Recall number 95V103003 · Recall details

See all 1 recalls for the 1990 Eagle Summit

Defect investigations

Automatic shoulder belt failureOpened June 28, 1996, closed June 12, 1997

The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails

EA96014

Auto shoulder belt failureOpened January 19, 1996, closed June 28, 1996

The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails

PE96007

Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Eagle Summit 4

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 4 bulletins for the 1990 Eagle Summit

1990 Eagle Summit fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
1.5L 4‑cylFWD23-2426-3125-27
1.6L 4‑cylFWD212623

What 1990 Eagle Summit owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 2, 2001 · Tires · NJ

The tread of the left rear tire separated while driving, the set of tires were purchased the day before, the consumer exchanged that set for another brand (firestone weatherwise p155/80). Nlm

Filed Nov 18, 1996 · Seat belts · PA

No parts; the dealer is suppose to call when the parts are in , but it has been three months and still no parts. 95v‑103.003.

Filed Jul 30, 1996 · Seat belts · PA

The front passenger automatic restraint system will not always go into the restraining position therefore not protecting the occupant.

Filed May 8, 1996 · Seat belts · MA

Occasionally drivers motorized seat belt locks in postion. Occupant must use manual release to exit the vehicle.

Filed May 6, 1996 · Seat belts · FL

The front automatic seatbelts restrain so hard that it chokes the occupants. Please describe.

Filed Nov 13, 1995 · Seats · CT · crash · 1 injury

Passenger and driver seat back collapsed during rearend collision. Tt

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Questions about the 1990 Eagle Summit

Is the 1990 Eagle Summit reliable?

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1990 Eagle Summit, fewer than a typical Summit model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1990 Eagle Summit?

Seat belts, with 4 complaints. Next is seats (1).

How many recalls does the 1990 Eagle Summit have?

1 recall, covering seat belts.

What gas mileage does the 1990 Eagle Summit get?

Official estimates for the 1990 Eagle Summit range from 23 to 27 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 23-24 city and 26-31 highway.

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