1992 Eagle Summit Problems
- Complaints
- 44filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 25 mpgcombined, 1.5L 4-cyl FWD · 23 city / 29 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1992 Eagle Summit (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 44 consumer complaints for the 1992 Eagle Summit. The part named most often is seat belts, with 19 complaints (43% of the total), followed by body and structure (13) and transmission and drivetrain (6). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Seat belts complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the anchorage filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Seat belts19 43%
- Body and structure13 30%
- Brakes3 6.8%
- Engine cooling3 6.8%
- Fuel system2 4.5%
- Interior lighting1 2.3%
- Tires1 2.3%
- Vehicle speed control1 2.3%
Example complaints
Seat belts: “Recall not listed; this consumer received a notice for this problem which are the seat belts. She would like to know what is the corrective action the dealership is to perform because the dealer is telling her something different then what's in the letter.”
NHTSA complaint #820706, filed 1998-01Body and structure: “Excess lubrication caused the rubber door latch switch cover to deform/door latch switch to malfuction, so that the automatic shoulder belt anchorage would remain at a-pillar when the door was closed, prior to recall; recall repairs refused due to wrong VIN number (97v-063).”
NHTSA complaint #522892, filed 1998-01Transmission and drivetrain: “While driving down a hill at 25 MPH consumer lost control of vehicle and hit a telephone pole while driving in third gear. The problem might come from the tranfer case which might increase the consumer's chances to have an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #833300, filed 1999-01Brakes: “During normal braking experienced ABS brakes malfunctioning, when hearing loud noise pedal becomes spongy, then vehicle continued to roll forward, no prior warning.”
NHTSA complaint #802174, filed 1996-09Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1992 Eagle Summit. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit · coupe | not rated | 3 / 5 | — | — | — |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1992 Eagle Summit version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 4-speed manual | 27 | 33 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Summit FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Summit FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 24 | 29 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Summit FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 23 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Summit Wagon FWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Summit Wagon FWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Summit Wagon 4WD/AWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Summit Wagon 4WD/AWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Summit Wagon FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Summit Wagon FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Summit Wagon 4WD/AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Summit Wagon 4WD/AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 98V168003Oct 5, 1998Power train › Automatic transmissionCovers: Eagle Summit 1992–1996, Plymouth Colt 1992–1994
Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
- 97V063002May 12, 1997Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › LatchCovers: Eagle Summit 1992–1993, Plymouth Colt 1992–1993, Dodge Colt 1992–1993
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.
- 97V073002May 12, 1997Seat belts › Front › AnchorageCovers: Eagle Summit 1992–1993, Plymouth Colt 1992–1993, Dodge Colt 1992–1993
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…
Recall details for the 1992 Eagle Summit → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1992 Eagle Summit.
Other model years of the Eagle Summit
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 31 | 139,239 | 1 | — | 25 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 15 | — | 1 | — | 26 | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 92 | 138,750 | 3 | — | 27 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 44 | — | 3 | — | 25 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 12 | — | 1 | — | 28 | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 6 | — | 1 | — | 25 | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 12 | 118,879 | 1 | — | 25 | — | Not enough data |
All Eagle Summit model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1992 Eagle Summit have?
NHTSA recorded 44 consumer complaints for the 1992 Eagle Summit as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1992 Eagle Summit is reported most often?
Seat belts is named most often, in 19 complaints (43% of the total), followed by body and structure with 13.
Has the 1992 Eagle Summit been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1992 Eagle Summit get?
The EPA rates the 1992 Eagle Summit (Summit, 1.5L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 23 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.