CarRecallWatchThe 1989 Eagle Summit has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (8 reports).
1989 Eagle Summit recalls
Most common 1989 Eagle Summit problems
Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 8 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
What owners report
I HAD PROBLEMS EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THIS CAR, WHICH WAS IN EXCHANGE FOR A TRADE-IN. THIS CAR WAS $200 EXTA DOLLARS WORTH OF PROBLEMS THAT I NEVER GOT RESOLVED. I BOUGHT INTO A GREAT DEAL OF FRUSTRATIONS AND HEADACHES OVER A SIMPLE RESOLVE. THEY SAW ME COMING. THROUGH BRINGING AND LEAVING MY CAR FOR DAYS AT THE CAR LOT TO BE FIXED PROPERLY, AND GETTING SWINDLED OUT OF MY MONEY TO HAVING THE PEOPLE AT THE CAR LOT BRING IT TO THEIR MECHANICS, WHO LED ME TO THINK THAT MY CAR WAS ACTUALLY GOING TO BE FIXED, MY FRUSTRATIONS AND ANGER HAD REACHED A BOILING POINT. THE PROBLEM WAS THE ENGINE, WHEN IT GOT TOO HOT THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD WAVER UP AND DOWN, THREATENING TO SHUT THE CAR OFF. THIS CRE
THE DRIVER SEAT FRAME BROKE AT THE WELD TO THE AUTO BODY. THE REAR LEFT SIDE CLOSEST TO THE DOOR WAS WHERE THE WELD JOINT BROKE.*AK
THE THE FRONT LAP BELT WILL NOT ENGAGE . MANUFACTURER CONTACTED , THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE FRONT SHOULDER BELTS. SHOULDER BELTS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED. *AK
FAILURE OF THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS, CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK
OIL SENSOR LIGHT FAILED, CAUSING MOTOR TO THROW A ROD.
1989 Eagle Summit questions
Does the 1989 Eagle Summit have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1989 Eagle Summit: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Eagle Summit?
Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (8), Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Unknown Or Other (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1989 Eagle Summit has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.