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B9 platform

1993 Eagle Summit

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1993 Summit.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 1993 Eagle Summit is a passenger car built on the B9 platform, featuring an engine that requires a four-quart oil capacity with a filter and utilizes 20W-20, 10W-30, or 10W-40 API viscosity oils. While its mechanical upkeep is straightforward, the vehicle's reliability profile is heavily skewed by 100 total owner complaints—primarily targeting the seat belts—alongside three separate recalls. As the worst model year within the 1990-1996 generation, 1993's peak complaint volume stands in stark contrast to the mere two complaints of the 1996 model, signaling to researchers that this specific iteration represents the lowest point in the lineup's reliability history.

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 Note the factory engine air filter, fuel filter, serpentine belt and thermostat are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 68304142AA
Front wiper blades1BP00677AA alt MB848802
Serpentine belt05096322AA discontinued · alt 05093721AA
ThermostatMD337408 discontinued · alt MD315301

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length171.3 in
Overall width66.1 in
Overall height51.6 in
Wheelbase96.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)63/37

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 1993 Eagle Summit sits at the peak of a sharp complaint spike within the 1990–1996 generation. Complaints rose steadily from 6 in 1990 to 55 in 1992, then jumped to 100 in 1993—the highest of any year—before plummeting to 18 in 1994 and remaining low through 1996. Recalls also peaked in 1992–1993 at three per year, compared to one in surrounding years. The 1993 model’s complaint count is dominated by seat belt issues (62 of 100), though the data does not specify a root cause. This pattern suggests a concentrated, possibly model-year-specific problem that was addressed by 1994. Therefore, the 1993 Summit is a poor choice for a used purchase; a 1994 or later model offers far fewer reported complaints and recalls.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
6
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
100
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 100 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Seat Belts62
Power Train6
Latches/Locks/Linkages4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic4
Structure4
Engine & Engine Cooling3
Unknown Or Other3
Seat Belts,Equipment1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 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…

97V073002Seat Belts:Front:AnchorageReported 12/05/1997

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… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REPLACEMENT GUIDE RAIL THAT INCORPORATES A DOUBLE LIP DUST SEAL AND AN ANODIC OXIDE COATING.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 6 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
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
2335991999-09-03SeatsINFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

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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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1993 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 1993 Summit have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.