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The worst 1992 Eagle Summit problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Seat belts19
- Body13
- Transmission6
- Brakes3
- Engine3
- Fuel system2
- Acceleration1
- Lights1
- Locks1
- Tires1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Eagle Summit
Recalls 3
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 98V168003 · Recall details
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- What is wrong
- Excess lubrication can cause the rubber door latch switch cover to deform, and the door latch switch to malfunction, so that the shoulder belt anchorage would remain at the a-pillar when the door was closed.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the door latch switch with a switch that utilizes reduced lubricating grease, improved contact surface, and a different rubber isolation boot.
Recall number 97V063002 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- The guide rail on the driver's side contains a covered cable and also an angled belt guide at the top end of the webbing. The combination of these factors can lead, over time, to the cable's movement exerting abrading force to the lower edges of the cable's chamber, sufficient to cause the cable to drop out of the chamber with the shoulder belt anchorage becoming stuck.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new replacement guide rail that incorporates a double lip dust seal and an anodic oxide coating.
Recall number 97V073002 · Recall details
See all 3 recalls for the 1992 Eagle Summit
Defect investigations
Transfer case lockup
EA98002
Automatic shoulder belt failure
The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails
EA96014
Auto shoulder belt failure
The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails
PE96007
Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Eagle Summit 5
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1992 Eagle Summit fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4‑cyl | FWD | 23-27 | 29-33 | 25-29 |
| 1.8L 4‑cyl | FWD | 20-21 | 26 | 22-23 |
| 1.8L 4‑cyl | 4WD | 18-19 | 23-24 | 20-21 |
| 2.4L 4‑cyl | FWD | 18 | 23-24 | 20-21 |
| 2.4L 4‑cyl | 4WD | 17 | 22 | 19 |
What 1992 Eagle Summit owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Driver's seatbelt is stuck in up position, consumer unable to use seatbelt.
Tire blew out and bent rim wth no tire damage or road hazards.
Door fell off after very mild usage. Soft metal hinge used in maufacturing.
Driver's side automatic seat belt no longer works when door is closed. Passenger's side is having the same problem. Dealer said to call manufacturer for coverage.
Oil is leaking from the transfer case and smoke is comimg from the tail pipe. Vehicle not included in recall 98v168003. Please give any further details.
Chrysler corp. Will not cover the repairs to my vehicle under mfg campaign #728 (the federal safety agency campaign #97v073002). Chrysler claims my vehicle was not included as part of the recall. We've pulled the defective guide rail out of the vehicle and the cable did drop out of the chamber resulting in the shoulder belt anchorage becoming stuck. I am very unsatisfied with the way in which chrysler has handled my complaints as I feel this is not a minor mechanical defect but a major safety defect in the vehicle.
Cable on driver's seat belt pulled away from guiderail, causing seat belt to become inoperable. Please give any further details.
The drivers front door and the back passenger door have fallen off the hinges.
The automatic seat belt cable came out. Nlm
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Questions about the 1992 Eagle Summit
Is the 1992 Eagle Summit reliable?
Owners have filed 44 complaints about the 1992 Eagle Summit, 2.9 times a typical Summit model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Eagle Summit?
Seat belts, with 19 complaints. Next is body (13).
How many recalls does the 1992 Eagle Summit have?
3 recalls, covering power train, latches/locks/linkages and seat belts.
What gas mileage does the 1992 Eagle Summit get?
Official estimates for the 1992 Eagle Summit range from 19 to 29 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 23-27 city and 29-33 highway.
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