We own a 1994 eagle summit that was subject to recall campaign 98v168003, but the work was never performed while the vehicle was owned by the prior owner. Are we still entitled to have the safety related recall repair performed without charge?
The worst 1994 Eagle Summit problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission5
- Airbags4
- Engine2
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
Problems by type
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- Transmission5
- Airbags4
- Engine2
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
- Locks1
- Suspension1
- Visibility1
Recalls 1
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
See all 1 recalls for the 1994 Eagle Summit
Defect investigations
Inadvertent air bag deployment
Allege that the driver's air bag may deploy from an undercarriage or tire/wheel impact with a curb, bump, dip pothole, etc.
EA99007
Oversensitive air bag deployments
Complaints allege that the driver-side air bag deployed without any vehicle impact or from minor undercarriage impact
PE98033
Transfer case lockup
EA98002
Automatic shoulder belt failure
The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails
EA96014
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Eagle Summit 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1994 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 | 24-28 | 29-35 | 26-31 |
| 1.8L 4‑cyl | FWD | 21-23 | 27-30 | 23-26 |
| 2.4L 4‑cyl | FWD | 18-19 | 24-25 | 20-22 |
| 2.4L 4‑cyl | 4WD | 17-18 | 21-22 | 18-20 |
What 1994 Eagle Summit owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Head gasket failed three times on 1994 eagle summit. Repaired by dealer on 12/26/96; second time by independent shop on 1/16/99; now in for third time to another independent shop on 10/30/01. Cost to repair approx. $800 each time.
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 being made any more and the company seems to not care about future consumers.
Upon acceleration transmission will slip out of gear, causing loss of power, speed, and possibly control of vehicle. Consumer had to have transmission rebuilt twice.
While traveling noticed gas fumes inside of vehicle. Also, vehicle was losing fuel. Dealer stated fuel line was cracked. Please provide further information.
Pulled out of driveway, going down the road and heard a loud noise motor was racing, but transmission quit. Contacted dealer.
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 repairs. Request investigations into these reoccurring and unresolved problems.
The defroster will fog up all of the inside windows of the vehicle.
Both drivers and passengers side doors open when the vehicle is in motion due to the door latch which has been replaced numerous times. Problem still not corrected. *ak consumer states the side door was fixed three times, back door has been replaced once and now the latch will not work again on the back door.
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.
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Questions about the 1994 Eagle Summit
Is the 1994 Eagle Summit reliable?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the 1994 Eagle Summit, close to a typical Summit model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Eagle Summit?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 5 complaints. Next is airbags (4).
How many recalls does the 1994 Eagle Summit have?
1 recall, covering power train.
What gas mileage does the 1994 Eagle Summit get?
Official estimates for the 1994 Eagle Summit range from 18 to 31 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 24-28 city and 29-35 highway.
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