Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1996 Eagle Summit peaked in 1995, with 1 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
1996 Eagle Summit
Sedan, FWD/Front-Wheel Drive, built in Japan. Owner complaints on file from Sep 5, 1995 to Aug 9, 2002.
Recall campaigns covering this model year16,198 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints2Below the median 1996 sedan
Severity index0.01996 sedans average 14.2
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 1996 Eagle Summit name seat belts
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 1996 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 1996 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.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Aug 9, 2002Wasau, WIGear box (other than rack and pinion)
WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING STEERING GEAR BOX LOCKED UP FOR A BRIEF MINUTE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
NHTSA complaint 8015923 - Filed Sep 5, 1995Norcross, GARetractor
THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR DON'T RETRACT . TT
NHTSA complaint 971662
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
9 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 3100519 Nov 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts. - 3100319 Nov 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts. - 3100619 Nov 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. - R2118796A Feb 26, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling. - 08-049-20 Apr 22, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary. - 31-003-19 Nov 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts. - 31-006-19 Nov 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. - 29 Feb 1, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) MAY NOT ILLUMINATE THE CHECK ENGINE LAMP DURING AN INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE TEST REQUIRED BY FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS. *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.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.