1996 Eagle Vision

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1996 Eagle Vision
RENDERED 2026-09-16T13:45:41.742Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1996: 46 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1992	1
1993	168
1994	149
1995	97
1996	46
1997	21
2000	1
2003	1

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

STEERING 37%

37% of complaints: steering — 17 distinct reports on file, 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, 20140331

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. *TT

NHTSA ODI report, 20021001

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 11%

11% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 5 distinct reports on file, 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, 20021127

SERVICE BRAKES 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

SUSPENSION 9%

9% of complaints: suspension — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing macpherson strut and front.

AIR BAGS 9%

9% of complaints: air bags — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY

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UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH, AT APPROX. 25MPH, 12:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, DUAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960515

UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH, AT APPROX. 25MPH, 12:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, DUAL AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960515

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 TS

NHTSA ODI report, 20021108

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19981007 — RQ (closed 20020708)

FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM FUEL LEAK

R 19990111 — fuel system, gasoline

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 INJ

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 INCLUDES

Campaign 98V184000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19990628 — PE (closed 19991029)

STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINION

I 19991029 — EA (closed 20010913)

STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINION

I 20030717 — EA (closed 20040130)

AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK

R 20040614 — power train

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 AL

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 1-800-853

Campaign 04V021000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20041013 — DP (closed 20041027)

FUEL RAIL, BRAKE FLUID, CHASSIS

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Eagle Vision — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for steering issues (17 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 98V184000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Verify recall 04V021000 (power train) has been completed.

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.