1996 Eagle Summit Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Summit years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Eagle Summit. That ranks 2nd out of 2 Summit model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seat belts (1 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Eagle Summit problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Eagle Summit recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
Risk: This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for adequacy of the transfer case oil volume, transfer case oil leakage, and operational degradation of the transfer case mechanism. If oil volume is insufficient, the appropriate amount of oil will be added. If there is transfer case oil leakage, affected components will be replaced. If the transfer case shows operational degradation, the transfer case will be replaced.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Transfer case lockup (EA98002) — opened Jan 30, 1998, closed Apr 30, 1998, led to recall 98V069001.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving and without warning steering gear box locked up for a brief minute. Dealer has been notified.*ak
The driver side seat belt retractor don't retract . Tt
Other Eagle Summit years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 Summit | 31 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Eagle Summit?
Owners most often report seat belts, steering problems. The top one, seat belts, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Eagle Summit?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Eagle Summit a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Summit model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.