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1992 Eagle Summit

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
44
Latest Nov 27, 2002
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
3
Latest Oct 5, 1998
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
3
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
1
1 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 44 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1992 Eagle Summit, most frequently naming the seat belts, body & structure and transmission categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 3 NHTSA investigations name it; and 5 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Seat belts1938.0%
  • Body & structure1326.0%
  • Transmission510.0%
  • Brakes36.0%
  • Engine36.0%
  • Fuel system24.0%
  • Interior & seats24.0%
  • Powertrain (other)12.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
98V168003

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Oct 5, 1998
6,198 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 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 IS TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AFFECTED COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED. IF THE TRANSFER CASE SHOWS OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION, THE TRANSFER CASE WILL BE REPLACED.
CHRYSLER CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov
97V063002

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

May 12, 1997
46,000 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
The 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.
CHRYSLER CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov
97V073002

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

May 12, 1997
24,000 units potentially affected
The 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 THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE BECOMING STUCK.
The risk: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REPLACEMENT GUIDE RAIL THAT INCORPORATES A DOUBLE LIP DUST SEAL AND AN ANODIC OXIDE COATING.
CHRYSLER CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

EA98002ClosedEngineering Analysis

TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP

Opened Jan 30, 1998
Closed Apr 30, 1998
WHEELSLed to recall 98V069001
EA96014ClosedEngineering Analysis

AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE

Opened Jun 28, 1996
Closed Jun 12, 1997

THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ALLEGEDLY MALFUNCTIONS OR FAILS

SEAT BELTSLed to recall 97V063002
PE96007ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILURE

Opened Jan 19, 1996
Closed Jun 28, 1996

THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ALLEGEDLY MALFUNCTIONS OR FAILS

SEAT BELTS

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 44
Seat belts
Filed Nov 27, 2002

NO SUMMARY. DT

NHTSA ID
770210
Incident
Oct 20, 2002
Seat belts
Filed Jan 17, 2002

DRIVER'S SEATBELT IS STUCK IN UP POSITION, CONSUMER UNABLE TO USE SEATBELT.*AK

NHTSA ID
8002410
Incident
Jan 6, 2002
Tires & wheels
Filed Aug 21, 2001

TIRE BLEW OUT AND BENT RIM WTH NO TIRE DAMAGE OR ROAD HAZARDS.*AK

NHTSA ID
750881
Incident
Apr 23, 1993
Body & structure
Filed Aug 21, 2001

DOOR FELL OFF AFTER VERY MILD USAGE. SOFT METAL HINGE USED IN MAUFACTURING. *AK

NHTSA ID
750880
Incident
Dec 20, 1994
Seat belts
Filed Nov 14, 2000

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

NHTSA ID
874905
Incident
Aug 1, 2000
Transmission
Filed Sep 22, 2000

OIL IS LEAKING FROM THE TRANSFER CASE AND SMOKE IS COMIMG FROM THE TAIL PIPE. VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 98V168003. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

NHTSA ID
871289
Seat belts
Filed Aug 29, 2000

CHRYSLER CORP. WILL NOT COVER THE REPAIRS TO MY VEHICLE UNDER MFG CAMPAIGN #728 (NHTSA CAMPAIGN #97V073002). CHRYSLER CLAIMS MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED AS PART OF THE RECALL. WE'VE PULLED THE DEFECTIVE GUIDE RAIL OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND THE CABLE DID DROP OUT OF THE CHAMBER RESULTING IN THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE BECOMING STUCK. I AM VERY UNSATISFIED WITH THE WAY IN WHICH CHRYSLER HAS HANDLED MY COMPLAINTS AS I FEEL THIS IS NOT A MINOR MECHANICAL DEFECT BUT A MAJOR SAFETY DEFECT IN THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ID
729433
Incident
Jul 1, 2000
Seat belts
Filed Aug 3, 2000

CABLE ON DRIVER'S SEAT BELT PULLED AWAY FROM GUIDERAIL, CAUSING SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERABLE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ID
866682

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

2300800B

SEATS

SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

230800

SEATS

SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

233599REVA

STRUCTURE:BODY

SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS

233599

SEATS

INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

211093

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SHIFT CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE REVISION. *TW

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Eagle Summit by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1996211—
1995311153.9
1994151454.0
1993923354.2
1992Viewing443354.5
1991121248.2
1990612—
1989121256.6

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.