MYRModel Year Report

1996 Eagle Vision

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1996 Eagle Vision
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:38:45.287Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
46
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1996

Investigations
5

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

37% of complaints

Complaints per year

1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 168 complaints 1993 1994: 149 complaints 1994 1995: 97 complaints 1995 1996: 46 complaints 1996 46 1997: 21 complaints 1997 2000: 1 complaint 2000 2003: 1 complaint 2003
1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 168 complaints 1993 1994: 149 complaints 1994 1995: 97 complaints 1995 1996: 46 complaints 1996 46 1997: 21 complaints 1997 2000: 1 complaint 2000 2003: 1 complaint 2003
1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 168 complaints 1993 1994: 149 complaints 1994 1995: 97 complaints 1995 1996: 46 complaints 1996 46 1997: 21 complaints 1997 2000: 1 complaint 2000 2003: 1 complaint 2003

1996: 46 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19921
1993168
1994149
199597
199646
199721
20001
20031

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Steering

37% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing rack and pinion and tie rod assembly.

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Hello. I had a scary incident on Friday, January 17 2014, and have been thinking about it and if it could have been prevented.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-31

Also filed under Suspension

Consumer states the steering rack and pinion bushing and the inner tie rod bushings are worn out causing the vehicle to pull strongly to the right and for the right front tire to wear out. This safety hazard has occurred 3 times.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-01

Fuel system, gasoline

11% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing fuel injection system and fuel rail.

FIRE
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Is the car dealer suppose to fix this safety defect at no cost to me? NHTSA# 98V184000 dt

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-27

Service brakes

11% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Suspension

9% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing macpherson strut and front.

Air bags

9% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Upon impact, during frontal crash, at approx. 25MPH, 12:00 on front bumper, dual air bags failed to deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-05-15

Upon impact, during frontal crash, at approx. 25MPH, 12:00 on front bumper, dual airbags failed to deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-05-15

The air bag light illuminates constantly after vehicle has been started. This failure was due to the clock spring failing which was diagnosed by a Chrysler dealership. Please describe details…

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-08

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1998-10-07Recall queryClosed 2002-07-08 Fuel injection delivery system fuel leak
  2. R
    1999-01-11Fuel system, gasoline98V184000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with 3.5L engines. The fuel injection delivery system can leak fuel from some of the sealing o-rings or from hair line cracks in the thermoset fuel…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel rail o-rings and reinforce the outlet (Passenger) side fuel rail. Vehicles showing fuel leakage on the outlet fuel rail must have the outlet rail replaced which…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    1999-06-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 1999-10-29 Steering system rack and pinion
  4. I
    1999-10-29Engineering analysisClosed 2001-09-13 Steering system rack and pinion
  5. I
    2003-07-17Engineering analysisClosed 2004-01-30 Auto trans ignition-park interlock
  6. R
    2004-06-14Power train04V021000 On certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may fail and allow the shifter to be moved out of the park position with the key removed. An inoperative interlock may also…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. Owner notification began on June 14, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at…

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  7. I
    2004-10-13Defect petitionClosed 2004-10-27 Fuel rail, brake fluid, chassis

Buy-smart checklist

1996 Eagle Vision — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 17 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 98V184000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 04V021000 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 Eagle Vision reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Eagle Vision?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1996 Eagle Vision have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-08-03 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.