- The problem
- Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
- The risk
- This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1993 Eagle Summit Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 92 complaints about the 1993 Eagle Summit with NHTSA, most often about the seats & seat belts (61) and the body, doors & structure (9). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 1 injury. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in October 1998 for the automatic transmission. For comparison, the 1992 has 45 and the 1994 has 16.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Summit year, for its age
#43 most complained-about 1993 vehicle
- Complaints
- 92
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1993 Eagle Summit problems
Share of all 92 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1993 Eagle Summit recalls 3
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
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a new replacement guide rail that incorporates a double lip dust seal and an anodic oxide coating.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the door latch switch with a switch that utilizes reduced lubricating grease, improved contact surface, and a different rubber isolation boot.
What owners say
Be the first Summit owner to share.
Problems or none - your experience is exactly what the next buyer is looking for. Write it now
92 complaints about the 1993 Eagle Summit
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners. Page 1 of 4.
A recall for the seat belts was issued. Consumer had been waiting for three months to get the part repaired. Dealer stated they made the corrections, however the problem recurred. As a result, the driver's side seat belt is inoperable.*Ak "recall campaigns", for transaxles cooler hoses, installed cooler hoses. Recall for motorized shoulder belts, installed guid run and switches. Dealer made 2 attempts to repair l. F. Motorized seat belt. Kept vehicle for 5 weeks the first time. Belt never has worked after attempted repairs/recall. *Bf
I am the original owner of a 1993 eagle sumit, purchased in dover de. Within in the firs two years of owning the vehicle, the seat belt harness was recalled by the manufacure. I took my car in for the recall. Over the years the seat belt harness has never worked properly, often stopping in the middle of the automatic movement or havign a slipping action while in the belt when stopping. The seat belt harness recently stopped working completly.Tthe seat belt harness was considered to be a safety probem noted at my...
Read the full complaint
recent re-inspection of the vehicle. I called the dealership where I originally purchased the vehicle to inquire about repairs/replacement of the recalled seatbelt harness. And and any warranty/guarntee of the current recalled seat belt.The dealership's curren manager stated that chrylser does not reinburse for recall parts in vehicles this old. The current cost to replace the seat belt harnes is over $600.00 Dollars plus labor as quoated by hertich/ jeep & eagle dealer in dover, de. I was also given a run around by the store's general manager regarding his knowledge of the difference between warranty's for parts & reparis verses warranty/guarantee on recall parts by manufacures? At the present time, I am unable to drive my vehicle due to the car not passing inspection due to the seat belt harness problem and the high cost of the replacement part. The lap belt that is in the vehicle appears to be ok (not sure) how the two of these work together in this vehicle . At this point I am unable to get any answers regarding chrysler's responsiblity regarding this recalled seatbelt and any real dangers that may still be associated with this seat belt harness. To pay over $600.00 Dollars for a recalled manufatures defect part seems unfair. If the part cost this much for replacement, then it must have some liability and noted safety issue attached to the part itself. Shouldn't the liability of the replacement part be the manufacturer or the owner? *Ak
Driver's side motorized seat belt loosened when driving over a bump. On the passenger's side only the lap portion of the belt was operable. *Ak
Motorized seatbelt on driver's side seat popped open when vehicle went over a bump. The passenger's side shoulder belt did not lock, only the lap belt locked. *Ak
Drivers side front seatbelt has been replaced three times due to seatbelt fraying. Please provide any further information.*Ak
My driver's side seat belt--the cable came down from the track and now it's useless. I mentioned that to armory and they said it would cost me $850. To fix it. I was never notified of this in the mail or phone. I feel I shouldn't have to pay. If I'd have receive the recall notice back then, this may have never happended. Please let me know what to do next.*Ak
Consumer states recall was done on the seat belt cable, which came out, and the seat belt would not work, but vehicle is experiencing the same problem ,nhtsa campaign id #97v073003.
Radiator would overheat and bust because fan belt has shorted out. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.*Ak
Electrical system malfunctioned prematurely. Dealer has repaired vehicle. Please provide further information.*Ak
Intermittently transmission will not shift into gear. Dealer has replaced transmission three times and repaired it twice, but problem has reoccurred. Please provide further information.*Ak
When driving vehicle will stall out and die without warring. Dealer has replaced engine three times, butproblem has reoccurred. Please provide further information.*Ak
Need to find the closet. Dealer to repair automatic seat belt free based on nhtsa camp. Id # 97v073002. *Ak
When getting in vehicle seat belt slid forward, and cable from seat belt came out of track. Also, seat belt stopped working completely. *Ak
On the internet, I found where my car had a recall in 1998 for the power train transmission automatic. I never received any notice of this recall. Over the last two years, I have been having oil leaks. I had a head gasket replaced in late 1999. I had an oil leak again this year, in march 2001. They had to repair the oil drain plug. Then in may 2001, I had to get the main seal valve fixed. Late july 2001, the oil light comes on again. Now apparently the oil is burning inside the engine. If this recall had...
Read the full complaint
been done on my car, could this have been prevented? Can I get my money back for the money that I have spent, if it should have been done as part of the recall? I'm now at the point where I have to have oil changes every two months in order to maintain the car until I can afford a new one. Any assistance, will be great.
Driver's side shoulder belt is getting stuck in one position of sliding track. There was recall 97v073002 issued for this defect. Repairs were performed, but problem has reoccurred. *Ak *slc
Cable in the automatic restraint retractor separated from assembly. Restraints were repaired under recall 97 v 073 002. Replacement failed. Dealer has been notified.*Ak
The dealer removed the shoulder belt system and told the consumer that the proper part had to be ordered, several months passed and the part had not arrived, once the parts arrived the dealer informed the consumer that the motor assembly was broken and had to repaired at the owners expense ($1000) before seatbelt recall could be performed. Nlm
Recall 97v073002 repairs performed in june 1999. Dealer claimed repaires done, but seatbelts has not been functional since. Consumer has been trying to get dealer to repair it again, but to no avail. *Ak
I had the headlight bulbs replaced and adjusted. In darker driving conditions, the headlights seam to only light up the trees or road signs. When I change to high beams, the lights seam to be aimed ok. Sometimes I feel like the lights change their height after I've turned the high beams off and on.*Ak
Bolt that holds pulley to crank keeps falling off, causing vavles to crash and catastophic damage to engine.*Ak
Sliding door would jam and was unable to open from both sides, and rear tailgate door would not close properly. Dealer notified, and informd consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall 97v063.002 Due to vin, and repairs would be at consumer's expense. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *Ak
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall number 97v073000/ manufacturer's number 728. Dealer corrected the problem. However, driver's side shoulder belt has failed and was inoperable. Recall repairs have failed. Please provide any further details.*Ak
Driver's side automatic seatbelt is not retracting s to tighten up. Seatbelt will loosen while vehicle is in motion, and will only tighten if the door is opened again. Vehicle has been taken to the dealer on 2 different occasions. Dealer replaced door latch as a remedy, but the problem sitll occurs.*Ak
Driver side automatic seat belt harness broke off while buckled. Yh
Seat belt will not return to the locked position. Consumer has to wiggle seat belt to get it to fasten. Power disconnected to system. Belt buckled manually. Passenger's belt also disabled. *Ak
Eagle Summit: every year compared
All Summit years1993 Eagle Summit vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 Eagle Summit | 92 | 3 | F | |
| 1993 Eagle Vision | 168 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 1993 Eagle Talon | 38 | 1 | C | 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 1993 Eagle Summit
Does the 1993 Eagle Summit have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1993 Eagle Summit: automatic transmission (October 1998); anchorage (May 1997); latch (May 1997). 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 1993 Eagle Summit?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the seats & seat belts (61), body, doors & structure (9), transmission & drivetrain (9).
How many complaints has the 1993 Eagle Summit had?
92 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 21, 1995 and the latest on April 28, 2005. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 1993 Eagle Summit a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 17 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than 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 1993 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