1996 EAGLE SUMMIT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 EAGLE SUMMIT
The 1996 EAGLE SUMMIT has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. The most commonly reported problem area is the Seat Beltsfrontretractor (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 EAGLE SUMMIT
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1996 EAGLE SUMMIT, potentially affecting up to 6,198 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 →Owner Complaints for the 1996 EAGLE SUMMIT
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 EAGLE SUMMIT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
Safety Rating for the 1996 EAGLE SUMMIT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 EAGLE SUMMIT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 EAGLE SUMMIT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 EAGLE SUMMIT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the EAGLE SUMMIT
- 1991 EAGLE SUMMIT — 14 complaints
- 1992 EAGLE SUMMIT — 54 complaints
- 1993 EAGLE SUMMIT — 110 complaints
- 1994 EAGLE SUMMIT — 18 complaints
- 1995 EAGLE SUMMIT — 38 complaints
- 1996 EAGLE SUMMIT (current)
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