EagleSummit19941.5L/eagle/summit/1994/1-5l/
B9 platform

1994 Eagle Summit — 1.5L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1994 Summit 1.5L.

Engine 1.5LTransmission Automatic 3-spd

The 1994 Eagle Summit 1.5L is built on the B9 platform, featuring a 1.5L engine and a 3-speed automatic transmission. This configuration delivers an EPA rating of 24/29/26 mpg and requires 4.7 quarts of 20W-20, 10W-30, or 10W-40 API oil with a filter. With 18 total owner complaints and one recall, this model year falls between the 1993 high of 100 complaints and the 1996 low of 2, with the power train serving as the primary area of concern.

Model year1996199519941993

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.7 qt w/ filterOEM · verified
Engine oil type20W-20 / 10W-30 / 10W-40 APIOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy24/29/26 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 05142416AC. Note the factory engine air filter, fuel filter, serpentine belt and thermostat are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter05142416AC
Engine air filterMB906051 discontinued · alt MR571472
Fuel filterMB658689 discontinued · alt MB504760
Spark plug68308887AA alt MS851727
Front wiper blades1BP00677AA alt MB848802
Serpentine belt05093733AA discontinued · alt MR148513
ThermostatMD315301 discontinued · alt MD972903

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length168.5 in
Overall width66.5 in
Overall height64.6 in
Wheelbase99.2 in
Curb weight2723 lb
Track (front / rear)58.3 / 57.9 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined24 / 29 / 26 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume89 cu ft
Cargo volume11 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.7 qt w/ filter of 20W-20 / 10W-30 / 10W-40 API engine oil.

Lubricants & capacities

Engine Oil20W-20 · API · 10W-30 · 10W-40 · 10W-50 · 5W-30 · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity4.7 qt w/ filter

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Power Steering System (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAxle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 50,000 miFuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
Every 60,000 miDistributor Cap (inspect) · Distributor Rotor (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1994 Eagle Summit represents a dramatic inflection point in the model's history: complaints plummeted from a peak of 100 in 1993 to just 18 in 1994, while recalls dropped from 3 to 1. This decline suggests either significant engineering corrections or a substantive mid-generation refresh, though 4 NHTSA investigations remained active—indicating unresolved regulatory scrutiny. The top complaint areas shifted notably toward Air Bags (4 complaints), which was a growing concern industry-wide during this early airbag era, while Power Train issues (5 complaints) persisted as the leading category. Crash complaints (3) were recorded but fire complaints (0) were absent, offering some reassurance on severe safety incidents. Compared to the preceding spike years and the subsequent low-complaint 1996 model, the 1994 Summit appears to sit in a transitional window where many early defects may have been addressed, making it a relatively safer bet within this generation—though the lingering investigations warrant due diligence on the specific vehicle's service history.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
7
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
4
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
18
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 18 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train5
Air Bags4
Engine & Engine Cooling1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Engine & Engine Cooling,Power Train1
Visibility1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

98V168003Power Train:Automatic TransmissionReported 05/10/1998

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

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 7 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
R2118796A2016-02-26Engine And Engine CoolingValve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
2300800B2000-11-24SeatsSUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
2308002000-03-03SeatsSUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
0806002000-02-25Electrical SystemTHIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
233599REVA1999-10-01StructureSUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1994 Summit 1.5L take?

4.7 qt w/ filter of ABOVE 32 degrees F: 20W-20 SL, API, ABOVE -10 degrees F: 10W-30 OR 10W-40 OR 10W-50 SL, API, BELOW 60 degrees F: 5W-30, 5W-40 SL, API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1994 Summit have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 1.5L get?

EPA figures are 24 city / 29 highway / 26 combined mpg.