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B9 platform

1994 Eagle Summit

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

The 1994 Eagle Summit sits on the B9 platform and is serviced with a 4‑quart oil capacity—including filter—using the recommended 20W‑20, 10W‑30 or 10W‑40 viscosity oils. Across its production span from 1990 to 1996, the model’s complaint volume dropped dramatically from a peak of 100 issues in 1993 to just two in 1996, with the 1994 year recording a modest total of 18 owner complaints, chiefly centered on the power‑train and accompanied by a single recall. This places the 1994 Summit in a transitional reliability window, reflecting noticeable improvement over earlier years while still bearing more concerns than the exceptionally low‑complaint 1996 run.

Model year19961995199419931992

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4 qt w/ filterOEM · verified
Engine oil type20W-20 / 10W-30 / 10W-40 APIOEM · 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 Note the factory engine air filter, fuel filter, serpentine belt and thermostat are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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.

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

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4 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 qt w/ filter
Engine Oil20W-20 · API · 10W-30 · 10W-40 · 10W-50 · 5W-30 · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity4.7 qt w/ filter
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) · Engine Valves (inspect valve lash)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
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 marks a sharp turning point in the generation’s complaint trend, with reports plummeting to 18 from a peak of 100 in 1993, while investigations rose to a generation-high of 4 and TSBs reached 7. Recalls held steady at 1, matching most years except the 3-recall spikes of 1992–1993. The top complaint areas—power train (5) and air bags (4)—account for half of the year’s issues, with 3 crash-related complaints and no fires. Although the data doesn’t specify root causes, the steep complaint decline suggests 1994 avoided the worst of the earlier problems, but the elevated investigations imply regulators were still probing potential safety concerns. For a used purchase, this year appears relatively solid compared to its predecessors, but a buyer should verify that any open investigations or air bag and power train issues have been addressed.

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 take?

4 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.