- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1991 Eagle Summit Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 1991 Eagle Summit with NHTSA, most often about the seats & seat belts (9) and the visibility & wipers (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash, 1 injury and 1 death. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in May 1995 for the buckle assembly. For comparison, the 1990 has 6 and the 1992 has 45.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Summit year, for its age
#115 most complained-about 1991 vehicle
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 1
Most common 1991 Eagle Summit problems
Share of all 13 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1991 Eagle Summit recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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13 complaints about the 1991 Eagle Summit
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Consumer states the brake light is inoperative, and was informed by the dealer that problem is unrepairable.*Jb
Automatic seat belts failed prior to recall, recall repairs refused due to unavailability of parts.
While driving vehicle, heard noise coming from underhood. Took to dealer & informed harmonic balance bolt had loosened & fell out. Was replaced 6 times. The timing belt replaced. & Valves bent in cylinder heads.
The dealership will not rectify the recall. They have lied to the owner several times that the part is in, and he can come in, only to be turned away. *Ak
Automatic seat belts sticks/don't release properly, choking occupant.
Failure of the driver's side seat belt retractor, the seat belt is in the retracting position.*Ak
Passenager's automatic seatbelt swings freely back and forth, does not lock in open or close position. *Ak
Seat belt retractor tightens when starting vehicle, choking/strangling passengers. *Dh
No passenger side mirror, causing poor visibility. *Sd
THE REAR DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE JAMMED. TT
The front brake rotor has been replace twice out of a total of six repair on the brake front brake. *Ak
Seat belt failure, automatic seat belt became open upon 7:00 collision. Tt
Left/right front shoulder belts fail, causing belt to be either to0 loose/too tight, also passenger's belt track bent. *Skd
Eagle Summit: every year compared
All Summit years1991 Eagle Summit vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 Eagle Summit | 13 | 1 | C | |
| 1991 Eagle Talon | 104 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1991 Eagle Premier | 50 | 7 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1991 Eagle Summit
Does the 1991 Eagle Summit have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1991 Eagle Summit: buckle assembly (May 1995). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Eagle Summit?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the seats & seat belts (9), visibility & wipers (1), brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 1991 Eagle Summit had?
13 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 13, 1994 and the latest on October 3, 2001. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 1 death.
Is the 1991 Eagle Summit a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 57 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Eagle Summit year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Eagle Summit years have the most complaints?
1993 (92), 1992 (45), 1995 (31). See every Eagle Summit year compared.
What should I do if my 1991 Eagle Summit has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data