EagleSummit19942.4L/eagle/summit/1994/2-4l/
B8 platform

1994 Eagle Summit — 2.4L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1994 Summit 2.4L.

Engine 2.4L

The 1994 Eagle Summit 2.4L rides on the B8 platform with a 2.4-liter engine that takes 4.7 quarts of oil with filter and accepts 20W-20, 10W-30, or 10W-40 API grades. This model year logged 18 owner complaints, with the power train emerging as the top concern and a single recall on record. Across the 1990–1996 production run, 1994 sits well below the 1993 peak of 100 complaints and above the 1996 low of two, placing it in the middle of the model's reliability arc and suggesting a modest but not negligible issue rate for researchers to weigh.

Model year19961995199419931992

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

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 Note the factory engine air filter, fuel filter, serpentine belt and thermostat are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 4.7 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) · 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 Eagle Summit's federal record shows a sharp increase in complaints from 1990 (6) to a peak of 100 in 1993. The 1994 model year represents a significant downturn in this trend, with complaints dropping to 18 and recalls decreasing to one. While 1994 has fewer complaints than both 1993 (100) and 1995 (31), it recorded the highest number of investigations in the generation at four. Primary complaints for 1994 focused on the Power Train (5) and Air Bags (4), with three recorded crash complaints and zero fire complaints. Given the substantial reduction in complaints and recalls compared to the preceding years, this is a good year to buy.

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 2.4L 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.