Model year guide

1994 Eagle Summit

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1994 Eagle Summit is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1994 Eagle Summit — representative photo
Representative photo

1994 Eagle Summit at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints18
Combined26–31 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1994 Eagle Summit recalls 1

Power Train:automatic Transmission NHTSA Campaign #98V168003 · 05/10/1998

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALL WHEEL DRIVE PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.

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 COMPONEN…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1994 Eagle Summit common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Gasoline
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

1994 Eagle Summit MPG & running costs

Combined26–31 mpg
City25 mpg
Highway31 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,488
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
Transmission3 options
Passenger volume89 cu ft
Cargo volume11 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$438 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1994 Eagle Summit costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$12,440
Fuel only$12,440
Per mile$0.17

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1994 Eagle Summit vehicles on record

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Other Eagle Summit model years

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1994 Eagle Summit — frequently asked questions

Does the 1994 Eagle Summit have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1994 Eagle Summit. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Eagle Summit?

Across all 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, air bags, engine and engine cooling.

What gas mileage does the 1994 Eagle Summit get?

The 1994 Eagle Summit has U.S. EPA estimates of 26–31 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.