1994 Eagle Summit Problems
- Complaints
- 15filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns 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
- 26 mpgcombined, 1.5L 4-cyl FWD · 24 city / 29 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 Eagle Summit (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1994 Eagle Summit. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 5 complaints (33% of the total), followed by air bags (4) and engine cooling (2). Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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.
- Air bags4 27%
- Engine cooling2 13%
- Brakes1 6.7%
- Electrical system1 6.7%
- Fuel system1 6.7%
- Suspension1 6.7%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “We own a 1994 Eagle Summit that was subject to recall campaign 98v168003, but the work was never performed while the vehicle was owned by the prior owner. Are we still entitled to have the safety related recall repair performed without charge?”
NHTSA complaint #10212611, filed 2007-12Air bags: “Owner was involved in a direct frontal impact and there was no deployment of driver's side airbag.owner notes that someone from chrysler will be looking at vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #813731, filed 1997-07Engine cooling: “Engine head gasket replacements - 3/13/96, 11/3/97, 2/15/99, 11/15/99, transmission replacements - 9/13/99, 10/19/99, transmission control module - 10/19/99. Now I'm being told by darscars that the engine is bad and will cost $2700 to repair. In the last 3 years I have paid over $5000 for the same repairs. Request investigations into these reoccurring and unresolved problems.”
NHTSA complaint #714791, filed 1999-11Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1994 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 | 5-speed manual | 28 | 35 | 31 | $2,150 |
| Summit FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 24 | 29 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Summit FWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Summit FWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Summit Wagon FWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Summit Wagon FWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Summit Wagon FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 19 | 25 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Summit Wagon FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Summit Wagon 4WD/AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 18 | 22 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Summit Wagon 4WD/AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 17 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
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.
Recall details for the 1994 Eagle Summit → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE98033Oversensitive air bag deploymentsClosed · May 27, 1998
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Engine cooling. Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
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 1994 Eagle Summit have?
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1994 Eagle Summit as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1994 Eagle Summit is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 5 complaints (33% of the total), followed by air bags with 4.
Has the 1994 Eagle Summit been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1994 Eagle Summit get?
The EPA rates the 1994 Eagle Summit (Summit, 1.5L 4-cyl) at 26 mpg combined, 24 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600 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. 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.