1989 Eagle Summit
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1989 Eagle Summit. Newest first.
The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch IS securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button IS pressed. If either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer IS developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
Owner complaints
12 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire3 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
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…
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 created a safety problem, and of course, I received two rejection stickers for this problem, which was the emissions. the second time was I thought the people at the car lot would fix up; so I brought it back to be inspected again, paying $60.00 for it. *nm
- Seats
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
- Seat belts › Front
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
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
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
- Suspension · Unknown or other · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Oil sensor light failed, causing motor to throw a rod.
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
The car was parked the owner went to start the car and the car backfired and fire started. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
A piece of plastic broke off seat belt lock and remained lodged inside, causing seat belt to fail. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Passenger front shoulder/lap belt buckles inoperative, due to plastic pieces falling inside, male won't go into female portion. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Passenger front lap belt buckle male to female won't lock in. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
The front passenger side seat belt buckle will not lock. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Particles seemed to be stuck inside takata seat belt buckle; does not engage leaving occupant unrestrained. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Both rear shoulder/lap belt buckles came undone when latched. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Automatic shoulder belt failure
The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails
- Auto shoulder belt failure
The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 615688Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 612160Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *Mjs
- 610635Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 607963Information on child seat tether anchors.
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