- 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
1995 Eagle Summit Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 31 complaints about the 1995 Eagle Summit with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (10) and the transmission & drivetrain (9). Those complaints describe 9 crashes and 6 injuries. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 1998 for the automatic transmission. For comparison, the 1994 has 16 and the 1996 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Summit year, for its age
#122 most complained-about 1995 vehicle
- Complaints
- 31
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 9
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 6
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1995 Eagle Summit problems
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1995 Eagle Summit recalls 1
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31 complaints about the 1995 Eagle Summit
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners. Page 1 of 2.
Driver side seat back release lever can and has caught drivers seatbelt causing rear of drivers seat to unexpectedly recline backwards when taking off from stop light. Very dangerous and hazardous to, as driver be unexpectedly propelled backwards because seatbelt has caught under release lever on left bottom of drivers seat. Can result in accident if drivers unexpectedly is prone because seat back reclined and no line of sight of other vehicles or hazards on road can be seen, just the interior roof of vehicle suddenly is all that drivers can see.
Vehicle experienced the same defect with the transfer case as stated in recall 98 v 168 003; but this vehicle was not included in recall due to vin.*Ak *ts *jb
Vehicle is subject to mass oil consumption with cause unknown after several inspections by mechanics.*Ak
I am sending a letter to daimler chrysler on 3/13/02. Dealer has failed to resolve an intermittent failure of the abs system, but has charged me $140 for the time spent. Chrysler district manager says there is nothing they can do. I am stuck with a vehicle that cannot pass a state safety inspection but manufacturer will not take any responsibility for the problem. *Ak
Vehicle had finished warming up, with foot on brake and putting vehicle in reverse, it started jumping backwards and stalled. Consumer put vehicle in park, retarted it, and it took off. After a mile, vehicle started losing power. Mechanic and consumer were going for a test ride, and vehicle woldn't go into any gears.*Ak
TROUBLE WITH THE POWER TRAIN
TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING. *AK
A vehicle pulled right in front of the consumer's vehicle, neither airbags experienced deployment even though it was a front end collision at about 35mph, the vehicle was a total loss and no injuries occurred because of the accident. *Slc
When driving at low and high speeds the vehicle loses control and I momentarily loss control of the steering , thats what happenned when I had the accident and it happened 3 times after the accident.*Ak
Violent deployment of air bag during accident causing a serious injury to the eye of the driver. Yh
Dealership would not repair/replace under any kind of warranty. Cost to me would be $500 plus. Warning light on dashboard coming on and staying on is what prompted me to take vehicle into dealer.
Brakes experience excessive wear due to design material.
Transmission failed while driving. Consumer believed this condition is premature for 68,000 miles of wear. Dealer notified.*Ak
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
Wheels cannot be removed road side with equipment provided to install spare tire. Special equipment is required.
Consumer was at complete stop, went to accelerate and vehicle lost all compression/acceleration and power due to defect in distributor. Had to pull to side to avoid accident. Dealer needs to replace part. *Ak
Manufacturer does not have a on/off switch for air bag. Concern about air bag on-off switch. Added on 09-07-1999. *Ak
Vehicle involved in a frontal collision, impact 12:00 position, speed 45mph, dual airbags did not deploy. *Ak
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 40mph and the airbag did not deploy nor did drivers seatbelt restrain the driver. *Ak
At 8,000 miles the valve cover gasket was replaced. Two front and one rear wheel bearings went out; also, all seat belts will cut into passengers when locked in position. Please describe . *Ak
Improper design of lift points on car can cause vehicle to slip off jack when being lifted.
Dual airbags did not deploy during frontal collision, vehicle hit while pulling into parking area by another vehicle travelling 50 mph. *Ak
Frontal and rear collision, impact 12:00 position, speed 25mph, driver's air bag did not deploy and driver's seat went into reclining position. *Ak consumer was injured in accident. *Slc
Vehicle was parked, radio on, another vehicle hit eagle head on, air bags on driver's and passenger's side did not deploy. *Ak conumer's vehicle was knocked at least 10 feet and was parked at the time of incident, causing left side of face of driver side to sit steering wheel and the passenger head to hit front windshield causing it to break.*Jb
Eagle Summit: every year compared
All Summit years1995 Eagle Summit vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Eagle Summit | 31 | 1 | D | |
| 1995 Eagle Talon | 210 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Eagle Vision | 97 | 3 | F | 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 1995 Eagle Summit
Does the 1995 Eagle Summit have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1995 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 1995 Eagle Summit?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (10), transmission & drivetrain (9), seats & seat belts (3).
How many complaints has the 1995 Eagle Summit had?
31 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 20, 1995 and the latest on December 29, 2019. Of these, 9 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 6 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1995 Eagle Summit a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 30 out of 100 (grade D: 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 1995 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