Reliability, what owners report, and what it costs to keep.
AVOIR's read: a solid ownership case with specific caveats below.
Owners have filed 100 complaints with NHTSA about the 1993 Eagle Summit, and it carries 3 recalls. These are owner allegations rather than confirmed defects, but the pattern of what people complain about is the most useful signal a used buyer has.
| Area | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 62 | 62% |
| Power train | 6 | 6% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 4% |
| Service brakes | 4 | 4% |
| Structure | 4 | 4% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 3% |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 3% |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 1% |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1% |
Verbatim from NHTSA complaint records, trimmed for length.
A RECALL FOR THE SEAT BELTS WAS ISSUED. CONSUMER HAD BEEN WAITING FOR THREE MONTHS TO GET THE PART REPAIRED. DEALER STATED THEY MADE THE CORRECTIONS, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RECURRED. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT
NHTSA complaint: Seat belts
I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 1993 EAGLE SUMIT, PURCHASED IN DOVER DE. WITHIN IN THE FIRS TWO YEARS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, THE SEAT BELT HARNESS WAS RECALLED BY THE MANUFACURE. I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR THE RECALL. OVER THE Y
NHTSA complaint: Seat belts
DRIVER'S SIDE MOTORIZED SEAT BELT LOOSENED WHEN DRIVING OVER A BUMP. ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE ONLY THE LAP PORTION OF THE BELT WAS OPERABLE. *AK
NHTSA complaint: Seat belts
MOTORIZED SEATBELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT POPPED OPEN WHEN VEHICLE WENT OVER A BUMP. THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT DID NOT LOCK, ONLY THE LAP BELT LOCKED. *AK
NHTSA complaint: Seat belts
DRIVERS SIDE FRONT SEATBELT HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES DUE TO SEATBELT FRAYING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA complaint: Seat belts
MY DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT--THE CABLE CAME DOWN FROM THE TRACK AND NOW IT'S USELESS. I MENTIONED THAT TO ARMORY AND THEY SAID IT WOULD COST ME $850. TO FIX IT. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF THIS IN THE MAIL OR PHONE. I FEEL
NHTSA complaint: Seat belts
CONSUMER STATES RECALL WAS DONE ON THE SEAT BELT CABLE, WHICH CAME OUT, AND THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT WORK, BUT VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM ,NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID #97V073003.
NHTSA complaint: Seat belts
WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND DIE WITHOUT WARRING. DEALER HAS REPLACED ENGINE THREE TIMES, BUTPROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA complaint: Engine and engine cooling
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1993 Eagle Summit. Recalls are free to have fixed at a franchised dealer regardless of who owns the car now, but only if they were never done, so check the VIN of the specific car rather than trusting the model.
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, T
THE GUIDE RAIL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE CONTAINS A COVERED CABLE AND ALSO AN ANGLED BELT GUIDE AT THE TOP END OF THE WEBBING. THE COMBINATION OF THESE FACTORS CAN LEAD, OVER TIME, TO THE CABLE'S MOVEMENT EXERTING ABRADING FORCE TO THE LOWER EDGES OF THE CABLE'S CHAMBER, SUFFICIENT TO CAUSE THE CABLE TO
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REPLACEMENT GUIDE RAIL THAT INCORPORATES A DOUBLE LIP DUST SEAL AND AN ANODIC OXIDE COATING.
EXCESS LUBRICATION CAN CAUSE THE RUBBER DOOR LATCH SWITCH COVER TO DEFORM, AND THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH TO MALFUNCTION, SO THAT THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE WOULD REMAIN AT THE A-PILLAR WHEN THE DOOR WAS CLOSED.
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH WITH A SWITCH THAT UTILIZES REDUCED LUBRICATING GREASE, IMPROVED CONTACT SURFACE, AND A DIFFERENT RUBBER ISOLATION BOOT.
| Reliability raw | 81 | excellent |
|---|---|---|
| Longevity est. | 78 | good |
| Maintenance | 90 | excellent |
| Depreciation | 60 | average |
| Performance | 39 | below average |
| Efficiency | 49 | below average |
Percentile ranks against other compact cars in the catalog.
What stands behind each score for this car:
Owners have filed 100 complaints with NHTSA for this model-year, and seat belts is the most reported area with 62 of them (62%). There are 3 recalls on record. Check any specific car against its VIN before buying.
AVOIR scores its reliability 81/100 (excellent) from NHTSA recall campaigns and complaint density. That figure is a raw complaint count, not yet adjusted for sales volume, so a high-volume model scores worse than it deserves.
AVOIR scores its longevity 78/100, but that figure is an estimate built from the powertrain and the brand's record, not a measurement. A 1993 car has no 200,000-mile population to observe yet, so treat it as a prior rather than evidence.
AVOIR's read: worth a look, because a solid ownership case with specific caveats below. Its overall ownership score is 72/100. Condition, mileage and service history still matter more than any score, so get a pre-purchase inspection on the specific car.
Sources: NHTSA recalls and complaints, EPA fuel economy, IIHS awards, and live market listings. A score describes a model-year, not the individual car in front of you. Get a pre-purchase inspection.