AI Damage1990 Eagle Summit: common problems
Owners of the 1990 Eagle Summit filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about seat belts and seats. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 6
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Seat belts 67% of all complaints
- 2 Seats 17% of all complaints
- 3 Tires 17% of all complaints
- Seat belts: 4 complaints (67% of all).
- Seats: 1 complaints (17% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Tires: 1 complaints (17% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 1.5 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- 1.6 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- automatic, 3-speed
- automatic, 4-speed
- manual, 5-speed
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 6 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Passenger and driver seat back collapsed during rearend collision. Tt
The tread of the left rear tire separated while driving, the set of tires were purchased the day before, the consumer exchanged that set for another brand (firestone weatherwise p155/80). Nlm
No parts; the dealer is suppose to call when the parts are in , but it has been three months and still no parts. 95v-103.003.
Occasionally drivers motorized seat belt locks in postion. Occupant must use manual release to exit the vehicle.
The front automatic seatbelts restrain so hard that it chokes the occupants. Please describe.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 13,278 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 36% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Summit has 24 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 6, below average.
What to check before buying
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
- Seats. Occupant sensor, power adjustment, seat mounts.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Eagle Summit?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: seat belts, seats, tires. Total complaints: 6. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: seat belts (33%), tires: bulges, blowouts (17%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1990 Eagle Summit?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1990 Eagle Summit from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1990 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.