1992 EAGLE SUMMIT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
54
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1992 EAGLE SUMMIT
The 1992 EAGLE SUMMIT has received a total of 54 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Belts (9 complaints), Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments (8 complaints), and Structurebodydoor (6 complaints).
Recalls for the 1992 EAGLE SUMMIT
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1992 EAGLE SUMMIT, potentially affecting up to 76,198 vehicles.
Recall 98V168003 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 6,198 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALL WHEEL DRIVE PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 97V063002 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
| 46,000 vehicles affected
Defect: EXCESS LUBRICATION CAN CAUSE THE RUBBER DOOR LATCH SWITCH COVER TO DEFORM, AND THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH TO MALFUNCTION, SO THAT THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE WOULD REMAIN AT THE A-PILLAR WHEN THE DOOR WAS CLOSED.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH WITH A SWITCH THAT UTILIZES REDUCED LUBRICATING GREASE, IMPROVED CONTACT SURFACE, AND A DIFFERENT RUBBER ISOLATION BOOT.
View full details →Recall 97V073002 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| 24,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE GUIDE RAIL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE CONTAINS A COVERED CABLE AND ALSO AN ANGLED BELT GUIDE AT THE TOP END OF THE WEBBING. THE COMBINATION OF THESE FACTORS CAN LEAD, OVER TIME, TO THE CABLE'S MOVEMENT EXERTING ABRADING FORCE TO THE LOWER EDGES OF THE CABLE'S CHAMBER, SUFFICIENT TO CAUSE THE CABLE TO DROP OUT OF THE CHAMBER WITH...
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REPLACEMENT GUIDE RAIL THAT INCORPORATES A DOUBLE LIP DUST SEAL AND AN ANODIC OXIDE COATING.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1992 EAGLE SUMMIT
54 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 EAGLE SUMMIT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontwebbing | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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DRIVER'S SEATBELT IS STUCK IN UP POSITION, CONSUMER UNABLE TO USE SEATBELT.*AK
DOOR FELL OFF AFTER VERY MILD USAGE. SOFT METAL HINGE USED IN MAUFACTURING. *AK
DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT NO LONGER WORKS WHEN DOOR IS CLOSED. PASSENGER'S SIDE IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. DEALER SAID TO CALL MANUFACTURER FOR COVERAGE. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1992 EAGLE SUMMIT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1992 EAGLE SUMMIT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1992 EAGLE SUMMIT
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1992 EAGLE SUMMIT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
211093 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SHIFT CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE REVISION. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1992 EAGLE SUMMIT
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1992 EAGLE SUMMIT.
Other Model Years of the EAGLE SUMMIT
- 1989 EAGLE SUMMIT — 14 complaints
- 1990 EAGLE SUMMIT — 6 complaints
- 1991 EAGLE SUMMIT — 14 complaints
- 1992 EAGLE SUMMIT (current)
- 1993 EAGLE SUMMIT — 110 complaints
- 1994 EAGLE SUMMIT — 18 complaints
- 1995 EAGLE SUMMIT — 38 complaints
- 1996 EAGLE SUMMIT — 2 complaints
Other EAGLE Models
- EAGLE TALON — 791 total complaints
- EAGLE VISION — 681 total complaints
- EAGLE PREMIER — 415 total complaints
- EAGLE MEDALLION — 15 total complaints
- EAGLE EAGLE — 4 total complaints
- EAGLE MEDALION — 3 total complaints
- EAGLE SUMMIT WAGON — 3 total complaints
- EAGLE BOAT TRAILER — 1 total complaint