Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1995 Eagle Summit peaked in 1996, with 7 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1995 Eagle Summit
Sedan, FWD/Front-Wheel Drive, built in Japan. Owner complaints on file from Aug 20, 1995 to Dec 29, 2019.
Recall campaigns covering this model year16,198 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints311.7 times the median 1995 sedan
Severity index29.01995 sedans average 16.4
First 24 months7Complaints in its first two years
Components
32% of complaints about the 1995 Eagle Summit name airbags
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 1995 Eagle Summit
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98V-168-003 | Oct 5, 1998 | Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger vehicles | Powertrain | 6,198 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1995 Eagle Summit
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
31 complaints on file, page 1 of 2.
- Filed Dec 29, 2019Failure Feb 28, 2018199,260 milesTucson, AZSeat belts, Seats
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.
NHTSA complaint 11291829 - Filed Sep 23, 2003Failure Jul 21, 200379,218 milesSilverdale, WATransfer case (4-wheel drive)
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
NHTSA complaint 10032023 - Filed Jun 11, 2002Greensboro, NCGasoline
VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO MASS OIL CONSUMPTION WITH CAUSE UNKNOWN AFTER SEVERAL INSPECTIONS BY MECHANICS.*AK
NHTSA complaint 8011471 - Filed Mar 12, 2002Failure Jan 15, 2001Raymond, MEService brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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
NHTSA complaint 759279 - Filed Mar 27, 2001Failure Mar 26, 2001SAN Deigo, CAAutomatic transmission, Vehicle speed control
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
NHTSA complaint 884349 - Filed Mar 14, 2001Failure Feb 23, 2001Newburyport, MAPower train
TROUBLE WITH THE POWER TRAIN
NHTSA complaint 9002053 - Filed Feb 1, 2001Failure Dec 15, 2000Plymouth, MNAutomatic transmission
TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING. *AK
NHTSA complaint 879577 - Filed Dec 28, 2000Auburn, ALAir bags
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
NHTSA complaint 558421 - Filed Jul 11, 2000Failure Jun 3, 2000NEW York, NYHydraulic power assist systemCrash
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
NHTSA complaint 725258 - Filed May 19, 2000Failure Sep 9, 1998Columbia, SCFrontal
VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING ACCIDENT CAUSING A SERIOUS INJURY TO THE EYE OF THE DRIVER. YH
NHTSA complaint 552325 - Filed Sep 22, 1999Gilroy, CAUnknown or other
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.
NHTSA complaint 711822 - Filed Mar 24, 1999Failure Jan 18, 1999Cincinnati, OHService brakes, Foundation components
BRAKES EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE WEAR DUE TO DESIGN MATERIAL.
NHTSA complaint 544559 - Filed Nov 10, 1998Failure Oct 16, 1998MIL, WIAutomatic transmission
TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER BELIEVED THIS CONDITION IS PREMATURE FOR 68,000 MILES OF WEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
NHTSA complaint 830501 - Filed Sep 1, 1998Cherry HIL, NJManual transmission
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
NHTSA complaint 539552 - Filed Jul 31, 1998Failure Oct 17, 1997Somerset, NJAutomatic transmission
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
NHTSA complaint 538633 - Filed May 28, 1998Myersville, MDCarrier/rack
WHEELS CANNOT BE REMOVED ROAD SIDE WITH EQUIPMENT PROVIDED TO INSTALL SPARE TIRE. SPECIAL EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED.
NHTSA complaint 536340 - Filed May 27, 1998Failure Mar 1, 1998SAN Diego, CAIgnition
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
NHTSA complaint 823040 - Filed Feb 3, 1998Butler, PAAir bags
MANUFACTURER DOES NOT HAVE A ON/OFF SWITCH FOR AIR BAG. CONCERN ABOUT AIR BAG ON-OFF SWITCH. ADDED ON 09-07-1999. *AK
NHTSA complaint 529842 - Filed Feb 12, 1997Failure Feb 8, 1997North Charleston, SCFrontalCrash
VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, SPEED 45MPH, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
NHTSA complaint 808820 - Filed Jan 2, 1997Failure May 17, 1996Dallas, TXFrontal, Seat beltsCrash
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 40MPH AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY NOR DID DRIVERS SEATBELT RESTRAIN THE DRIVER. *AK
NHTSA complaint 807000
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
1 NHTSA investigation on file
- EA98002 Engineering analysis, Wheels
TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP
Opened Jan 30, 1998, closed Apr 30, 1998 · led to a recall
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
4 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- R2118796A Feb 26, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling. - 233599 Sep 3, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT - 183195 Oct 1, 1995 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NEW IN STOCK VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HARD STARTS, MISS-FIRE, OR ROUGH IDLE DUE TO SPARK PLUG FOULING. THIS CAN BE CAUSED BY INFREQUENT ENGINE OPERATION DURING THE TRANSPORTATION PROCESS. BULLETIN INVOLVES CLEANING THE SPARK PLUGS PRIOR TO DELIVERY. - CH081395 Apr 1, 1995 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SRS - ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT, CONNECTOR LOCK CHANGE. *TW
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.