Total Complaints
38 filings
EAGLE SUMMIT · model year
1995 EAGLE SUMMIT
38 NHTSA complaints, 12 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1995EAGLESUMMIT carries 38 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 12 crashes, 0 fires, 9 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1995 SUMMIT is air bags:frontal with 8 filings, followed by power train:automatic transmission (5) and air bags (3). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 2 investigation files overlapping the 1995 SUMMIT. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
38
Complaints
12
Crashes
0
Fires
9
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
12 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 8 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| AIR BAGS | 3 |
| SEATS | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20191229SEAT BELTS
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.
Mileage: 199,260
20191229SEATS
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.
Mileage: 199,260
20030804POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
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
Mileage: 79,218
20020611ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO MASS OIL CONSUMPTION WITH CAUSE UNKNOWN AFTER SEVERAL INSPECTIONS BY MECHANICS.*AK
20020313SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
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
20010430POWER TRAIN
TROUBLE WITH THE POWER TRAIN
20010327POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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
20010327VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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
20010201POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING. *AK
20010123AIR BAGS
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
20000725CrashSTEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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
20000605AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING ACCIDENT CAUSING A SERIOUS INJURY TO THE EYE OF THE DRIVER. YH
19990922UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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.
19990329SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE WEAR DUE TO DESIGN MATERIAL.
19981127POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
19981110POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER BELIEVED THIS CONDITION IS PREMATURE FOR 68,000 MILES OF WEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
19981020AIR BAGS
MANUFACTURER DOES NOT HAVE A ON/OFF SWITCH FOR AIR BAG. CONCERN ABOUT AIR BAG ON-OFF SWITCH. ADDED ON 09-07-1999. *AK
19980826POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
19980528EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
WHEELS CANNOT BE REMOVED ROAD SIDE WITH EQUIPMENT PROVIDED TO INSTALL SPARE TIRE. SPECIAL EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED.
19980527ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1995 EAGLE SUMMIT have?▼
The 1995 EAGLE SUMMIT has 38 NHTSA complaints, 12 crashes, 0 fires, 9 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 EAGLE SUMMIT?▼
The most-complained component for the 1995 EAGLE SUMMIT is AIR BAGS:FRONTAL with 8 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION and AIR BAGS.
Is the 1995 EAGLE SUMMIT safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
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Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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