Reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers, shown in full
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Complaints on fileComplaints 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.
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Latest Dec 29, 2019
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.
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Filed in the last 12 monthsReports filed with NHTSA in the trailing 365 days. Recent volume reflects attention and vehicle age as much as anything else.
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Reports on file since Aug 20, 1995
What this page shows
Our database holds 31 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1995 Eagle Summit. Each one is a report filed by an owner or driver and published by NHTSA without most of them being verified. A complaint is not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. Narratives are shown exactly as filed.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaints, most recent first
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Interior & seatsSeat belts
Filed Dec 29, 2019
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 ID
11291829
Incident
Feb 28, 2018
Mileage
199,260 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Sep 23, 2003
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 ID
10032023
Incident
Jul 21, 2003
Mileage
79,218 mi
Engine
Filed Jun 11, 2002
VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO MASS OIL CONSUMPTION WITH CAUSE UNKNOWN AFTER SEVERAL INSPECTIONS BY MECHANICS.*AK
NHTSA ID
8011471
Brakes
Filed Mar 12, 2002
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 ID
759279
Incident
Jan 15, 2001
Driver assistanceTransmission
Filed Mar 27, 2001
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 ID
884349
Incident
Mar 26, 2001
Powertrain (other)
Filed Mar 14, 2001
TROUBLE WITH THE POWER TRAIN
NHTSA ID
9002053
Incident
Feb 23, 2001
Transmission
Filed Feb 1, 2001
TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING. *AK
NHTSA ID
879577
Incident
Dec 15, 2000
Airbags
Filed Dec 28, 2000
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 ID
558421
Steering
Filed Jul 11, 2000
Crash reported
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 ID
725258
Incident
Jun 3, 2000
Airbags
Filed May 19, 2000
VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING ACCIDENT CAUSING A SERIOUS INJURY TO THE EYE OF THE DRIVER. YH
NHTSA ID
552325
Incident
Sep 9, 1998
Filed Sep 22, 1999
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 ID
711822
Brakes
Filed Mar 24, 1999
BRAKES EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE WEAR DUE TO DESIGN MATERIAL.
NHTSA ID
544559
Incident
Jan 18, 1999
Transmission
Filed Nov 10, 1998
TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER BELIEVED THIS CONDITION IS PREMATURE FOR 68,000 MILES OF WEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
NHTSA ID
830501
Incident
Oct 16, 1998
Transmission
Filed Sep 1, 1998
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
NHTSA ID
539552
Transmission
Filed Jul 31, 1998
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
NHTSA ID
538633
Incident
Oct 17, 1997
Other / unspecified
Filed May 28, 1998
WHEELS CANNOT BE REMOVED ROAD SIDE WITH EQUIPMENT PROVIDED TO INSTALL SPARE TIRE. SPECIAL EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED.
NHTSA ID
536340
Electrical
Filed May 27, 1998
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 ID
823040
Incident
Mar 1, 1998
Airbags
Filed Feb 3, 1998
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 ID
529842
Airbags
Filed Feb 12, 1997
Crash reported
VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, SPEED 45MPH, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
NHTSA ID
808820
Incident
Feb 8, 1997
AirbagsSeat belts
Filed Jan 2, 1997
Crash reported
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 ID
807000
Incident
May 17, 1996
EnginePowertrain (other)Steering
Filed Nov 26, 1996
AT 8,000 MILES THE VALVE COVER GASKET WAS REPLACED. TWO FRONT AND ONE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS WENT OUT; ALSO, ALL SEAT BELTS WILL CUT INTO PASSENGERS WHEN LOCKED IN POSITION. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
NHTSA ID
805638
Body & structure
Filed Nov 20, 1996
IMPROPER DESIGN OF LIFT POINTS ON CAR CAN CAUSE VEHICLE TO SLIP OFF JACK WHEN BEING LIFTED.
NHTSA ID
511564
Incident
Nov 14, 1996
Airbags
Filed Nov 5, 1996
Crash reported1 injury reported
DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONTAL COLLISION, VEHICLE HIT WHILE PULLING INTO PARKING AREA BY ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELLING 50 MPH. *AK
NHTSA ID
804589
Incident
Oct 30, 1996
AirbagsInterior & seats
Filed Sep 26, 1996
Crash reported1 injury reported
FRONTAL AND REAR COLLISION, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, SPEED 25MPH, DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND DRIVER'S SEAT WENT INTO RECLINING POSITION. *AK CONSUMER WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT. *SLC
NHTSA ID
802939
Incident
Sep 21, 1996
Airbags
Filed Jul 10, 1996
Crash reported2 injuries reported
VEHICLE WAS PARKED, RADIO ON, ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT EAGLE HEAD ON, AIR BAGS ON DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK CONUMER'S VEHICLE WAS KNOCKED AT LEAST 10 FEET AND WAS PARKED AT THE TIME OF INCIDENT, CAUSING LEFT SIDE OF FACE OF DRIVER SIDE TO SIT STEERING WHEEL AND THE PASSENGER HEAD TO HIT FRONT WINDSHIELD CAUSING IT TO BREAK.*JB
NHTSA ID
986705
Incident
Jul 5, 1996
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