1995 Eagle Summit Problems
- Complaints
- 31filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 139,239miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- 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
- 25 mpgcombined, 1.8L 4-cyl FWD · 23 city / 30 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1995 Eagle Summit (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 31 consumer complaints for the 1995 Eagle Summit. The part named most often is air bags, with 10 complaints (32% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (9) and brakes (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 139,239 miles. Of all complaints, 9 involved a crash, 6 an injury, 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.
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.
- Air bags10 32%
- Brakes2 6.5%
- Engine cooling2 6.5%
- Seat belts2 6.5%
- Seats2 6.5%
- Steering2 6.5%
- Electrical system1 3.2%
- Equipment1 3.2%
Also reported: Other or unknown (1), Body and structure (1), Suspension (1), Vehicle speed control (1).
Example complaints
Air bags: “Vehicle was parked, radio on, another vehicle hit Eagle head on, air bags on driver's and passenger's side did not deploy. 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.”
NHTSA complaint #986705, filed 1996-07Transmission and drivetrain: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #884349, filed 2001-03Brakes: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #759279, filed 2002-03Engine cooling: “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 .”
NHTSA complaint #805638, filed 1996-11Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 79,218 and 199,260 miles.
Complaints 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 1995 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 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Summit FWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 23 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
| 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 1995 Eagle Summit → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
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 1995 Eagle Summit have?
NHTSA recorded 31 consumer complaints for the 1995 Eagle Summit as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1995 Eagle Summit is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 10 complaints (32% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 9.
Has the 1995 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 1995 Eagle Summit get?
The EPA rates the 1995 Eagle Summit (Summit, 1.8L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 23 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1995 Eagle Summit reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 139,239 miles and the middle half falls between 79,218 and 199,260 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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.