1996 EAGLE VISION Problems, Recalls & Safety Ratings

Apr 14, 2020 Engine 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 1996 EAGLE VISION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED HOWEVER, THE MEC...

Apr 14, 2020 Engine 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 1996 EAGLE VISION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED HOWEVER, THE MEC...

Mar 31, 2014 Suspension 125,000 mi

HELLO. I HAD A SCARY INCIDENT ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 17 2014, AND HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT IT AND IF IT COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED. I WAS DRIVING ON A STATE HIGHWAY IN PG COUNTY MD WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BANG AND MY CAR SUDDENLY SWERVED SHARPLY TO THE LEFT AND CROSSED THE CENTER LINE INTO THE PATH OF AN ...

Mar 31, 2014 Steering 125,000 mi

HELLO. I HAD A SCARY INCIDENT ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 17 2014, AND HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT IT AND IF IT COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED. I WAS DRIVING ON A STATE HIGHWAY IN PG COUNTY MD WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BANG AND MY CAR SUDDENLY SWERVED SHARPLY TO THE LEFT AND CROSSED THE CENTER LINE INTO THE PATH OF AN ...

Mar 31, 2014 Suspension 125,000 mi

HELLO. I HAD A SCARY INCIDENT ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 17 2014, AND HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT IT AND IF IT COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED. I WAS DRIVING ON A STATE HIGHWAY IN PG COUNTY MD WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BANG AND MY CAR SUDDENLY SWERVED SHARPLY TO THE LEFT AND CROSSED THE CENTER LINE INTO THE PATH OF AN ...

Mar 31, 2014 Steering 125,000 mi

HELLO. I HAD A SCARY INCIDENT ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 17 2014, AND HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT IT AND IF IT COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED. I WAS DRIVING ON A STATE HIGHWAY IN PG COUNTY MD WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BANG AND MY CAR SUDDENLY SWERVED SHARPLY TO THE LEFT AND CROSSED THE CENTER LINE INTO THE PATH OF AN ...

Feb 27, 2011 Steering 96,000 mi

I BOUGHT A USED 1996 EAGLE VISION TSI IN 2006. SHORTLY, I REALIZED THERE WAS A LOT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID THE RACK AND PINION STEERING WAS GOING. I SAID "WHAT DO YOU MEAN "GOING"?" HE SAID EAGLES WERE NOTORIOUS FOR THEIR PROBLEMS WITH THE RACK AND PINI...

Feb 27, 2011 Steering 96,000 mi

I BOUGHT A USED 1996 EAGLE VISION TSI IN 2006. SHORTLY, I REALIZED THERE WAS A LOT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID THE RACK AND PINION STEERING WAS GOING. I SAID "WHAT DO YOU MEAN "GOING"?" HE SAID EAGLES WERE NOTORIOUS FOR THEIR PROBLEMS WITH THE RACK AND PINI...

Jun 18, 2009 Steering 85,000 mi

1996 EAGLE VISION STEERING ALL OVER THE ROAD BAD RACK AND PINION DANGEROUS AND SEEMS TO BE IGNORED BY EVERYONE FOR YEARS SAFETY IS OF THE UTMOST AND IF YOU GUYS DO NOT DO A BETTER JOB THEN YOU SHOULD NOT BE AROUND.HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL HAVE TO DIE BEFORE SOMEONE CLAIMS THERE IS A MALFUNCTION IN DESIG...

Jun 18, 2009 Steering 85,000 mi

1996 EAGLE VISION STEERING ALL OVER THE ROAD BAD RACK AND PINION DANGEROUS AND SEEMS TO BE IGNORED BY EVERYONE FOR YEARS SAFETY IS OF THE UTMOST AND IF YOU GUYS DO NOT DO A BETTER JOB THEN YOU SHOULD NOT BE AROUND.HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL HAVE TO DIE BEFORE SOMEONE CLAIMS THERE IS A MALFUNCTION IN DESIG...

Oct 30, 2008 Steering 112,000 mi

1996 EAGLE VISION TSI HAS A SEVERE CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT. THE BOLTS HOLDING THE INNER TIE RODS TO THE RACK ARE SHOT AND CLOSE TO FAILURE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS CAR HAS HAD SAFETY RELATED STEERING PROBLEMS. *TR

Oct 30, 2008 Steering 112,000 mi

1996 EAGLE VISION TSI HAS A SEVERE CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT. THE BOLTS HOLDING THE INNER TIE RODS TO THE RACK ARE SHOT AND CLOSE TO FAILURE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS CAR HAS HAD SAFETY RELATED STEERING PROBLEMS. *TR

Feb 15, 2007 Steering 130,000 mi

COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. I WAS ENTERING A PARKING GARAGE WHEN POWER-ASSISTED RACK AND PINION FAILED, COMPLETELY DISENGAGING THE STEERING WHEEL FROM THE FRONT WHEELS. DUE TO SLOW SPEED, NO CRASH OCCURRED. *JB

Feb 15, 2007 Steering 130,000 mi

COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. I WAS ENTERING A PARKING GARAGE WHEN POWER-ASSISTED RACK AND PINION FAILED, COMPLETELY DISENGAGING THE STEERING WHEEL FROM THE FRONT WHEELS. DUE TO SLOW SPEED, NO CRASH OCCURRED. *JB

Aug 14, 2006 Steering 150,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE STARTED TO WOBBLE. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED DURING NORMAL DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO DETERMINED THE STEERING INNER BUSHING WAS BURNED OUT. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS BEF...

Aug 14, 2006 Steering 150,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE STARTED TO WOBBLE. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED DURING NORMAL DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO DETERMINED THE STEERING INNER BUSHING WAS BURNED OUT. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS BEF...

Apr 25, 2005 Power Train

ABOUT A YEAR AGO CONSUMER TRIED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO SERVICE VEHICLE FOR NHTSA RECALL 04V021000 REPAIRS CONCERNING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFTER. THEY EXPLAINED TO HIM THAT THEY HAD NO PARTS, AND THEY WOULD CONTACT HIM WHEN THE PARTS ARRIVED. SINCE THEN, CONSUME...

Apr 25, 2005 Power Train

ABOUT A YEAR AGO CONSUMER TRIED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO SERVICE VEHICLE FOR NHTSA RECALL 04V021000 REPAIRS CONCERNING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFTER. THEY EXPLAINED TO HIM THAT THEY HAD NO PARTS, AND THEY WOULD CONTACT HIM WHEN THE PARTS ARRIVED. SINCE THEN, CONSUME...

Dec 31, 2004 Steering 34,000 mi

THIS WILL BE THE 4TH REPLACEMENT OF TIE ROD ENDS, TWICE ON DRIVER'S SIDE AND TWICE ON PASSENGER'S SIDE FOR 1996 EAGLE VISION, A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR.*AK

Dec 31, 2004 Steering 34,000 mi

THIS WILL BE THE 4TH REPLACEMENT OF TIE ROD ENDS, TWICE ON DRIVER'S SIDE AND TWICE ON PASSENGER'S SIDE FOR 1996 EAGLE VISION, A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR.*AK

Oct 18, 2004 Suspension

STRUT FAILURE. RIGHT FRONT STRUT RUSTED OUT, COLLAPSED, ALLOWING STRUT SUPPORTING COIL SPRING TO DROP. *BF *SC *JB

Oct 18, 2004 Suspension

STRUT FAILURE. RIGHT FRONT STRUT RUSTED OUT, COLLAPSED, ALLOWING STRUT SUPPORTING COIL SPRING TO DROP. *BF *SC *JB

Jul 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING,THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. DEALER PLACED THE VEHICLE ON DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE, AND MECHANIC INFORMED DETERMINED THAT THE O2 SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND WERE REPLACED. CON...

Jul 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING,THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. DEALER PLACED THE VEHICLE ON DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE, AND MECHANIC INFORMED DETERMINED THAT THE O2 SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND WERE REPLACED. CON...

Jun 22, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

1996 EAGLE VISION 3.3L EXHIBITED SAME SYMPTOMS AS OUTLINED IN RECALL FOR SAME YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL (EXCEPT FOR 3.5L) CONCERNING FUEL RAIL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKED FROM RIGHT SIDE AND REAR OF ENGINE. REPAIR SHOP CONFIRMED THAT FEUL RAIL HAD DISCONNECTED FROM FUEL LINE AND ADVISED THAT THIS IS SOMETHING...

Jun 22, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

1996 EAGLE VISION 3.3L EXHIBITED SAME SYMPTOMS AS OUTLINED IN RECALL FOR SAME YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL (EXCEPT FOR 3.5L) CONCERNING FUEL RAIL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKED FROM RIGHT SIDE AND REAR OF ENGINE. REPAIR SHOP CONFIRMED THAT FEUL RAIL HAD DISCONNECTED FROM FUEL LINE AND ADVISED THAT THIS IS SOMETHING...

Jun 4, 2004 Power Train 20,000 mi

THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS DESCRIBED IN THE FLOOR SHIFT IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK RECALL 04V021000, BUT THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *AK THE VEHICLE COULD BE SHIFTED INTO GEAR WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKES WHEN THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING. (EAGLE VI...

Jun 4, 2004 Power Train 20,000 mi

THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS DESCRIBED IN THE FLOOR SHIFT IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK RECALL 04V021000, BUT THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *AK THE VEHICLE COULD BE SHIFTED INTO GEAR WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKES WHEN THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING. (EAGLE VI...

Nov 27, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

IS THE CAR DEALER SUPPOSE TO FIX THIS SAFETY DEFECT AT NO COST TO ME? NHTSA# 98V184000 DT

Nov 27, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

IS THE CAR DEALER SUPPOSE TO FIX THIS SAFETY DEFECT AT NO COST TO ME? NHTSA# 98V184000 DT

Nov 8, 2002 Air Bags

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

Nov 8, 2002 Air Bags

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

Sep 23, 2002 Steering

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

Sep 23, 2002 Steering

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

Jun 22, 2002 Air Bags

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 22, 2002 Air Bags

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 27, 2001 Steering

MY MAJOR COMPLAINT WITH THIS CAR IS THAT THE POWER STEERING RACK HAS FAILED 2 TIMES WITHIN 64262 MILES. THE OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE LINKAGES AND POWER STEERING PUMP(S) ARE LESS TROUBLING BUT MAY BE RELATED. IT IS MY OPINION THE TIRE WEAR HAS BEEN NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY THE FAILURE OF THE STEERING ...

Nov 27, 2001 Tires

MY MAJOR COMPLAINT WITH THIS CAR IS THAT THE POWER STEERING RACK HAS FAILED 2 TIMES WITHIN 64262 MILES. THE OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE LINKAGES AND POWER STEERING PUMP(S) ARE LESS TROUBLING BUT MAY BE RELATED. IT IS MY OPINION THE TIRE WEAR HAS BEEN NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY THE FAILURE OF THE STEERING ...

Nov 27, 2001 Steering

MY MAJOR COMPLAINT WITH THIS CAR IS THAT THE POWER STEERING RACK HAS FAILED 2 TIMES WITHIN 64262 MILES. THE OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE LINKAGES AND POWER STEERING PUMP(S) ARE LESS TROUBLING BUT MAY BE RELATED. IT IS MY OPINION THE TIRE WEAR HAS BEEN NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY THE FAILURE OF THE STEERING ...

Nov 27, 2001 Tires

MY MAJOR COMPLAINT WITH THIS CAR IS THAT THE POWER STEERING RACK HAS FAILED 2 TIMES WITHIN 64262 MILES. THE OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE LINKAGES AND POWER STEERING PUMP(S) ARE LESS TROUBLING BUT MAY BE RELATED. IT IS MY OPINION THE TIRE WEAR HAS BEEN NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY THE FAILURE OF THE STEERING ...

Jan 10, 2001 Wheels

MULTIPLE HAIRLINE CRACKS IN PAINTED STYLED STEEL WHEELS.I HAVE NOTICED IDENTICAL CONDITION ON OTHER EAGLES IN PARKING LOTS.DEALER IS UNFAMILIAR WITH THE CRACKS AND HAD NO SUGGESTIONS. IS THIS A SAFETY PROBLEM?*AK

Jan 10, 2001 Wheels

MULTIPLE HAIRLINE CRACKS IN PAINTED STYLED STEEL WHEELS.I HAVE NOTICED IDENTICAL CONDITION ON OTHER EAGLES IN PARKING LOTS.DEALER IS UNFAMILIAR WITH THE CRACKS AND HAD NO SUGGESTIONS. IS THIS A SAFETY PROBLEM?*AK

Nov 18, 2000 Steering

STEERING VERY VERY LOOSE AND CLUNKY, WITH MUCH SLOP AND RESULTING HORRIBLE TIRE WEAR. UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THERE IS NO APPARENT DAMAGE TO RACK & PINION ITSELF, IT JUST BECOMES DANGEROUSLY LOOSE DUE TO POORLY DESIGNED MOUNTING BUSHINGS. MFR ADVISES NO BUSHINGS SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT DUE TO "MOLDED DESIGN" ...

Nov 18, 2000 Steering

STEERING VERY VERY LOOSE AND CLUNKY, WITH MUCH SLOP AND RESULTING HORRIBLE TIRE WEAR. UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THERE IS NO APPARENT DAMAGE TO RACK & PINION ITSELF, IT JUST BECOMES DANGEROUSLY LOOSE DUE TO POORLY DESIGNED MOUNTING BUSHINGS. MFR ADVISES NO BUSHINGS SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT DUE TO "MOLDED DESIGN" ...

Sep 23, 2000 Visibility

TWO SEPARATE PROBLEMS OCCURRED WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY. FIRST, ON A YEARLY BASIS THE RUBBER ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS PEELS OFF THE WIPER BLADES WHILE IN USE. SECOND, JULY 2000 THE WIPERS STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING IN A STORM. I CONSIDER THIS A SERIOUS PROBLEM AND SHOULD BE OF MAJOR ...

Sep 23, 2000 Visibility

TWO SEPARATE PROBLEMS OCCURRED WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY. FIRST, ON A YEARLY BASIS THE RUBBER ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS PEELS OFF THE WIPER BLADES WHILE IN USE. SECOND, JULY 2000 THE WIPERS STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING IN A STORM. I CONSIDER THIS A SERIOUS PROBLEM AND SHOULD BE OF MAJOR ...

Aug 27, 2000 Steering

PROBLEM WITH RUBBER BUSHINGS THAT MOUNT STEERING RACK TO BODY, AND RUBBER BUSHINGS AT INNER TIEROD ENDS. THESE RUBBER BUSHINGS COMPLETELY DISSINTAGRATED AND WERE COMPLETELY GONE. THIS CAUSED DANGEROUS STEERING CONDITIONS. THIS CN'T BE AN ISOLATED CASE. IT MUST BE POOR QUALITY MATERIAL THAT DOES...

Aug 27, 2000 Steering

PROBLEM WITH RUBBER BUSHINGS THAT MOUNT STEERING RACK TO BODY, AND RUBBER BUSHINGS AT INNER TIEROD ENDS. THESE RUBBER BUSHINGS COMPLETELY DISSINTAGRATED AND WERE COMPLETELY GONE. THIS CAUSED DANGEROUS STEERING CONDITIONS. THIS CN'T BE AN ISOLATED CASE. IT MUST BE POOR QUALITY MATERIAL THAT DOES...

Jul 10, 2000 Visibility

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING IN A STORM AND WINDSHIELD WIPER JUST STOPPED WORKING. PLASTIC PART IN THE ARM WAS WORN OUT. WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM ASSEMBLY HAS TO BE REPLACED RATHER THAN THE PART ITSELF. OWNER SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *AK *ML

Jul 10, 2000 Visibility

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING IN A STORM AND WINDSHIELD WIPER JUST STOPPED WORKING. PLASTIC PART IN THE ARM WAS WORN OUT. WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM ASSEMBLY HAS TO BE REPLACED RATHER THAN THE PART ITSELF. OWNER SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *AK *ML

May 31, 2000 Steering

EA99031/STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINION: WHILE BRAKING AND TURNING INTO THE DRIVEWAY, VEHICLE LOST CONTROL. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, AND INFORMED THAT RACK AND PINION STEERING NEEDED REPLACEMENT. DEALER CONFIRMED RACK AND PINION PROBLEM, REPAIRED IT AT OWNER'S COST. MA...

May 31, 2000 Steering

EA99031/STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINION: WHILE BRAKING AND TURNING INTO THE DRIVEWAY, VEHICLE LOST CONTROL. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, AND INFORMED THAT RACK AND PINION STEERING NEEDED REPLACEMENT. DEALER CONFIRMED RACK AND PINION PROBLEM, REPAIRED IT AT OWNER'S COST. MA...

Apr 7, 2000 Steering