MYRModel Year Report

1997 Eagle Vision

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1997 Eagle Vision
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:53:54.275Z

Only 21 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
21

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1997

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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

1997: 21 complaints

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YearComplaints
19921
1993168
1994149
199597
199646
199721
20001
20031

Known problem areas

Only 21 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

7 of 21 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASH
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Vehicle transmission began to slip in and out of gear constantly, and was brought to dealership for repairs. Vehicle misdiagnosed and shiftimg linkage replaced, vehicle problem continued.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-02-03

Also filed under Engine and engine cooling and vehicle speed control

Recall 04V021 000/floor shift ignition-park interlock. Consumer was concerned that the dealer was unable to honor the recall.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-08-06

Steering

7 of 21 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing rack and pinion and tie rod assembly.

INJURY
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Eagle Vision - 1997 experienced a complete loss of steering casualty due to the shearing off of bolts from the rack and pinion steering mechanism.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-04-13

Engine and engine cooling

5 of 21 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing cooling system and gasoline.

CRASH

Fuel system, gasoline

5 of 21 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel injection system and fuel rail.

FIRE
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The vehicle caught on fire due to a fuel leakage. Chrysler is currently recalling this make, model and year, however the owner has not been notified by Chrysler of the recall. Please provide any additional information.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-16

Suspension

4 of 21 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing stabilizer bar and upper ball joint.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 3 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
    2003-07-17Engineering analysisClosed 2004-01-30 Auto trans ignition-park interlock
  4. 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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  5. I
    2004-10-13Defect petitionClosed 2004-10-27 Fuel rail, brake fluid, chassis

Buy-smart checklist

1997 Eagle Vision — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 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 1997 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 1997 Eagle Vision?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 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.