1996 Eagle Summit Problems: 2 Complaints, 1 Recall

The worst 1996 Eagle Summit problems

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

Seat belts
1
Steering
1

Problems by type

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Seat belts
1
Steering
1

Recalls 1

Power train: automatic transmissionReported October 5, 1998 · 6,198 vehicles affected

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

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Defect investigations

Transfer case lockupOpened January 30, 1998, closed April 30, 1998

EA98002

Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Eagle Summit 9

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

Apr 22, 2020 Service bulletinCharging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the...
Nov 20, 2019 Service bulletinRepair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard...
Nov 20, 2019 Service bulletinUse of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to...
Nov 20, 2019 Service bulletinUse of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision...
Feb 26, 2016 Service bulletinValve Body
Feb 1, 2003 Service bulletinThe engine control module (ECM) may not illuminate the check engine lamp during an inspection and...
Oct 1, 1995 Service bulletinNew in stock vehicles may exhibit hard starts, miss-fire, or rough idle due to spark plug fouling. this...

See all 9 bulletins for the 1996 Eagle Summit

1996 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	26-30	23-25
2.4L 4‑cyl	FWD	18-19	24-25	20-22
2.4L 4‑cyl	4WD	16-18	22	18-20

What 1996 Eagle Summit owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 9, 2002 · Steering · WI

While driving and without warning steering gear box locked up for a brief minute. Dealer has been notified.

Filed Sep 5, 1995 · Seat belts · GA

The driver side seat belt retractor don't retract . Tt

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Questions about the 1996 Eagle Summit

Is the 1996 Eagle Summit reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1996 Eagle Summit, fewer than a typical Summit model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1996 Eagle Summit?

Seat belts, with 1 complaint. Next is steering (1).

How many recalls does the 1996 Eagle Summit have?

1 recall, covering power train.

What gas mileage does the 1996 Eagle Summit get?

Official estimates for the 1996 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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