- 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
1996 Eagle Summit Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1996 Eagle Summit with NHTSA, most often about the seats & seat belts (1) and the steering (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 1998 for the automatic transmission. For comparison, the 1995 has 31.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Summit year, for its age
#257 most complained-about 1996 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1996 Eagle Summit problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1996 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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2 complaints about the 1996 Eagle Summit
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
While driving and without warning steering gear box locked up for a brief minute. Dealer has been notified.*Ak
The driver side seat belt retractor don't retract . Tt
Eagle Summit: every year compared
All Summit years1996 Eagle Summit vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Eagle Summit | 2 | 1 | A | |
| 1996 Eagle Vision | 45 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1996 Eagle Talon | 44 | 5 | 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 1996 Eagle Summit
Does the 1996 Eagle Summit have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1996 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 1996 Eagle Summit?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the seats & seat belts (1), steering (1).
How many complaints has the 1996 Eagle Summit had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 5, 1995 and the latest on August 9, 2002. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1996 Eagle Summit a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 95 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer 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 1996 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