- 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
1994 Eagle Summit Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the 1994 Eagle Summit with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (6) and the airbags (4). Those complaints describe 3 crashes, 1 injury and 1 death. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 1998 for the automatic transmission. For comparison, the 1993 has 92 and the 1995 has 31.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Summit year, for its age
#131 most complained-about 1994 vehicle
- Complaints
- 16
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 3
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 1
Most common 1994 Eagle Summit problems
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1994 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
What owners say
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16 complaints about the 1994 Eagle Summit
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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? *Tr
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.*Ak
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.*Ak
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. *Ak
While traveling noticed gas fumes inside of vehicle. Also, vehicle was losing fuel. Dealer stated fuel line was cracked. Please provide further information.*Ak
Pulled out of driveway, going down the road and heard a loud noise motor was racing, but transmission quit. Contacted dealer. *Ak
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. *Ak
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.*Jb
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. *Ak
BRAKES FAILED.
Air bags did not deploy in an accident. Please describe. *Ak
Engine warning comes on while driving, vehicle looses acceleration while driving in traffic. *Ak
Drivers side air bag deployed without any warning no impact involved. Tt
Frontal collision at low speed, impact 12:00 position, air bag deployed, resulting in an injury, speed 5mph. Tt
CLUTCH STICKS/SLIPS/GRINDS. *AK
Eagle Summit: every year compared
All Summit years1994 Eagle Summit vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 Eagle Summit | 16 | 1 | C | |
| 1994 Eagle Vision | 149 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1994 Eagle Talon | 22 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1994 Eagle Premier | 1 | 0 | A | 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 1994 Eagle Summit
Does the 1994 Eagle Summit have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1994 Eagle Summit: automatic transmission (October 1998). 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 1994 Eagle Summit?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (6), airbags (4), engine & cooling (2).
How many complaints has the 1994 Eagle Summit had?
16 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 1, 1994 and the latest on December 23, 2007. Of these, 3 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 1 death.
Is the 1994 Eagle Summit a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 49 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 1994 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