1996 EAGLE VISION
2 recalls, 53 complaints - 77 TSBs
04V021000 Jan 13, 2004
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Defect Description
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 ALLOW THE KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE SHIFTER HAS NOT BEEN PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.
Consequence
EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.
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 1-800-853-1403.
98V184000 Aug 6, 1998
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Defect Description
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 INJECTION RAIL.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
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 CHANGING THE UPPER AND LOWER INJECTOR O-RINGS. HOWEVER, IF A VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE O-RI... Read more
Complaint Statistics
53 total complaints
5 crashes 2 fires 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 8 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 4 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 3 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 2 |
ENGINE
Apr 14, 2020
Incident date: Jan 1, 2000
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... Read more
STEERING
Mar 31, 2014
Incident date: Jan 17, 2014
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 ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Mar 31, 2014
Incident date: Jan 17, 2014
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 ... Read more
STEERING
Feb 27, 2011
Incident date: Jun 28, 2006
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... Read more
STEERING
Jun 18, 2009
Incident date: Jun 12, 2009
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... Read more
STEERING
Oct 30, 2008
Incident date: Oct 30, 2008
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
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Feb 15, 2007
Incident date: Feb 14, 2007
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
STEERING:LINKAGES
Aug 14, 2006
Incident date: Aug 3, 2006
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... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Mar 23, 2005
Incident date: Mar 1, 2004
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... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Dec 31, 2004
Incident date: Dec 30, 2004
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
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Oct 27, 2004
Incident date: Oct 1, 2004
STRUT FAILURE. RIGHT FRONT STRUT RUSTED OUT, COLLAPSED, ALLOWING STRUT SUPPORTING COIL SPRING TO DROP. *BF *SC *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Jul 30, 2004
Incident date: Jul 30, 2004
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... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Jun 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 20, 2004
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... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
May 11, 2004
Incident date: Jun 1, 2004
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... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Nov 27, 2002
IS THE CAR DEALER SUPPOSE TO FIX THIS SAFETY DEFECT AT NO COST TO ME? NHTSA# 98V184000 DT
AIR BAGS
Nov 8, 2002
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
STEERING
Oct 1, 2002
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
AIR BAGS
Jul 1, 2002
Incident date: Jun 16, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
1 injured
TIRES
Nov 29, 2001
Incident date: Oct 13, 2000
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 ... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Nov 29, 2001
Incident date: Oct 13, 2000
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 ... Read more
WHEELS
Jan 18, 2001
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
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Nov 27, 2000
Incident date: Jun 16, 2000
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" ... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Sep 28, 2000
Incident date: Jul 9, 2000
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 ... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Jan 10, 2000
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... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Jul 10, 2000
Incident date: Jul 9, 2000
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
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
May 31, 2000
Incident date: May 1, 2000
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... Read more
STEERING
Apr 7, 2000
Incident date: Nov 18, 1998
IRREGULAR STEERING AND TIRE WEAR FALL 98. INNER TIE ROD BUSHING NEARLY GONE. NOW SAME PROBLEM AGAIN. IS THIS RELATED TO DEFECT INVESTIGATION PE99044?
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Apr 7, 2000
Incident date: Nov 18, 1998
IRREGULAR STEERING AND TIRE WEAR FALL 98. INNER TIE ROD BUSHING NEARLY GONE. NOW SAME PROBLEM AGAIN. IS THIS RELATED TO DEFECT INVESTIGATION PE99044?
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Apr 7, 2000
Incident date: Nov 18, 1998
IRREGULAR STEERING AND TIRE WEAR FALL 98. INNER TIE ROD BUSHING NEARLY GONE. NOW SAME PROBLEM AGAIN. IS THIS RELATED TO DEFECT INVESTIGATION PE99044?
STEERING:LINKAGES
Mar 19, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 2000
TIE ROD PROBLEM ALSO. *AK
SUSPENSION
Nov 30, 1999
Incident date: Nov 1, 1997
ONGOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT WHEELS WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL DURING COLD WEATHER. LATER ON NOISE APPEARED TO GO AWAY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Nov 23, 1999
Incident date: Jul 12, 1998
AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR FREEZES UP. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Sep 28, 1999
Incident date: Sep 5, 1999
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 98V184000. CONTACTED DEALER & SET APPOINTMENT. TOOK VEHICLE ON GIVEN DATE. HAD JUST PICKED VEHICLE UP THE NEXT DAY WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THIS AFTER THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE FOR FUEL RAILS. DEALER CLAIMED NO RESPONSIBILITY. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Jul 6, 1999
Incident date: Jun 10, 1997
THE WATER PUMP FAILED ON MY WIFE TWICE DURING REGULAR DRIVING OF THE CAR. THE FIRST TIME WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. HE SECOND TIME WE HAD EXCEEDED THE MILEAGE PORTION OF THE WARRANTY. THE BATTERY DIED PREMATURALLY AND CAUSED A ELECTRIACL FAILURE TO ALL SYSTEMS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jul 6, 1999
Incident date: Jun 10, 1997
THE WATER PUMP FAILED ON MY WIFE TWICE DURING REGULAR DRIVING OF THE CAR. THE FIRST TIME WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. HE SECOND TIME WE HAD EXCEEDED THE MILEAGE PORTION OF THE WARRANTY. THE BATTERY DIED PREMATURALLY AND CAUSED A ELECTRIACL FAILURE TO ALL SYSTEMS.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jun 14, 1999
Incident date: Apr 23, 1999
VEHICLE RECALL WORK PERFORMED ON THE FUEL 0-RING, AFTER SERVICE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. MJS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
May 6, 1999
Incident date: Apr 23, 1999
DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH GAS PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT CONSUMER'S FOOT PRESSING IT. VEHICLE ACCERLERATED UP TO 70 MPH FOR A WHILE BEFORE PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL WHICH HELPED TO UNJAM IT. PLEASE ADD VIN #. *AK-
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: May 19, 1998
DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MPH SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM AIR CONDITIONING VENT. WENT TO TURN OFF VEHICLE ,SMOKE WAS STILL COMING OUT. VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT, FIRE RESULTED IN TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLE. POSSIBLE CAUSE ELECTRICAL WIRING. *AK
Fire
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Feb 4, 1999
Incident date: Dec 15, 1996
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES DETERIORATE DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. RUBBER ON THE BLADES PEELED AWAY AND CAME OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN/SNOW. CONSUMER REPLACED BLADES DURING THE LAST THREE WINTERS.DEALER/MFR. CONTACTED AND NO RESPONSE GIVEN. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 10, 1999
Incident date: Jun 1, 1996
TRANSMISSION PAN SEAL LEAKED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Dec 31, 1998
Incident date: Dec 18, 1998
FUEL INJECTOR CROSSOVER O-RING FAILURE CAUSED MASSIVE FULE LEAK ON UPPER ENGINE BLOCK. CORRECTED PRIOR TO HAVING AN ENGINE FIRE. THIS INFORMATION PROVIDED AS RESULT OF RECALL NEWS FROM CRYSLER ON 12/30/98.
STEERING
Dec 31, 1998
EXCESSIVE PLAY IN STEERING, CAUSING TIRE WEAR, AND POTENTIAL FOR OVER/UNDER STEERING IN EMERGENCY SITUATION.
Sep 29, 1998
Incident date: Mar 16, 1998
NO SUMMARY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jul 14, 1998
Incident date: Jul 13, 1998
BOLTS IN STEERING HAVE COMPLETELY SHEARED OFF.PREVIOUSLY, COOLING SYSTEM FAILED.PRESSURE BUILDS UP IN THE SYSTEM. THE PRESSURIZED PLASTIC COOLANT RETURN BOTTLE EXPLODED, RESULTING IN OCCASIONAL LEAKS.
STEERING
Jul 14, 1998
Incident date: Jul 13, 1998
BOLTS IN STEERING HAVE COMPLETELY SHEARED OFF.PREVIOUSLY, COOLING SYSTEM FAILED.PRESSURE BUILDS UP IN THE SYSTEM. THE PRESSURIZED PLASTIC COOLANT RETURN BOTTLE EXPLODED, RESULTING IN OCCASIONAL LEAKS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Aug 1, 1997
Incident date: Jun 24, 1997
COMING UPON STOP LIGHT/SIGN; APPLIED BRAKES; PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM. TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM 1ST TIME; TOOK IT BACK & WAS TOLD MASTER CYLINDER FAILED & REPLACED IT. WORKED A SHORT TIME & THEN PROBLEM REAPPEARED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 1, 1997
Incident date: Jun 24, 1997
COMING UPON STOP LIGHT/SIGN; APPLIED BRAKES; PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM. TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM 1ST TIME; TOOK IT BACK & WAS TOLD MASTER CYLINDER FAILED & REPLACED IT. WORKED A SHORT TIME & THEN PROBLEM REAPPEARED. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Dec 12, 1996
Incident date: Nov 26, 1996
DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK COLLAPSED IN A REAREND COLLISION. *AK
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 11, 1996
Incident date: Dec 10, 1996
ABS: APPLIED BRAKES TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE; WHEELS LOCKED UP; REAR END FISHTAILED; LOST CONTROL, HIT CURB IN ROAD. *AK
Crash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
May 15, 1996
UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH, AT APPROX. 25MPH, 12:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, DUAL AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK
Crash
Showing 50 of 53 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1996 EAGLE VISION
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 24.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,450 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 24.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,450 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Large Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 EAGLE VISION
77 manufacturer communications from 73 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 010000 STEERING | 7 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 6 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| 220000 SEATS | 4 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 4 |
| 145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | 3 |
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
3100319
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100519
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-003-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31-006-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
23-014-15
Apr 23, 2015
592000 CHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIP (SECURES TOP OF CHILD SEAT TO VEHICLE)
Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for th
23-014-15
Apr 23, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for th
1802002
Jun 24, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC
0700202
Feb 4, 2002
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING LOW OR NO CABIN HEAD, ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM SYSTEM FILL PROCEDURE. *TT
0900801
Nov 2, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING CAMSHAFT / BEARING SERVICE. *TT
1801201
May 25, 2001
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUBJECT REGARDING GENERIC SCAN TOOL (GST), PUBLICATION NO. 81-170-00008 PROVIDED WITH THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO PROVIDE REFERENCE INFORMATION WHEN USING GENERIC SCAN TOOL ON OBDII VEHICLES. *TT
0801001
May 25, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT
1900101
Mar 23, 2001
010000 STEERING
SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE LOOSE FEEL OR CLUNK IN THE STEERING WHEEL AS THE WHEEL IS MOVED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. *TT
2100601
Mar 16, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ
0800600REV
Dec 29, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
2304600
Dec 29, 2000
220000 SEATS
ON SOME VEHICLES THE FRONT SEAT CUSHION PAN CRACKED OR THE MOUNTING WELD NUTS BROKE LOOSE. *JB
2300800B
Nov 24, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
2303900
Oct 20, 2000
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
INFORMATION ON DOOR GLASS LIFT PLATE SERVICE. *TT
1900300B
Oct 6, 2000
010000 STEERING
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE LOOSE FEEL OR CLUNK IN THE STEERING WHEEL AS THE WHEEL IS MOVED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. *TT
082700
Sep 29, 2000
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT
0042
Sep 13, 2000
010000 STEERING
ADVANCE SERVICE INFORMATION FOR LOOSE STEERING. *TT
190300A
Sep 8, 2000
010000 STEERING
EXPERIENCING LOOSE FEEL OR CLUNK IN THE STEERING WHEEL AS THE WHEEL IS MOVED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. *TT
070200
Jun 16, 2000
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE OVERHEATING AND / OR COOLANT BOTTLE FAILURES AFTER SERVICE HAS BEEN PERFORMED ON THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
190300
Jun 2, 2000
010000 STEERING
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE A LOOSE FEEL OR CLUNK IN THE STEERING WHEEL AS THE WHEEL IS MOVED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. *TT
230800
Mar 3, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
080600
Feb 25, 2000
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
230200
Feb 4, 2000
175200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERING INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASES FOR SELECTION VEHICLES. *TT
021699
Dec 31, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONSTANT LEAD OR PULL ON A FLAT NON-CROWNED ROAD. *TT
190899
Dec 31, 1999
010000 STEERING
INFORMATION WHEN SERVICING THE INNER TIE ROD END TO STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENTS. *TT
083799
Nov 12, 1999
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT
233599REVA
Oct 1, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
233599
Sep 3, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
210599A
Sep 3, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY AND INSTALLATION OF A RESUABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT
211099
Jun 25, 1999
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
SUBJECT REGARDING AUXILIARY DIFFERENTIAL VENT. *TT
081399
May 7, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION WITH HEX CODE $3E OR $42, POSSIBLE SAGS / HESITATION OR ROUGH IDLE. *TT
210699
Apr 2, 1999
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CONDITIONS WITH INTERMITTENT LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL. *TT
210499
Feb 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION ON 1999 RUNNING CHANGES TO TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR (TRS) *TT
081798
Dec 30, 1998
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES. *YC
250298
Oct 23, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING I/M ( INSPECTION MAINTENANCE ) TESTING - OBD II "CARB" READINESS MONITOR INFORMATION. *YC
183298
Sep 25, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *YC
081798 REV B
Sep 18, 1998
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AIRBAG ON-OFF SWITCHES. *YC
232898
Jul 2, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
WATER AND / OR DUST COLLECTION IN THE SPARE TIRE WELL OR AT THE TRUNK FLOOR TO QUARTER PANEL SEAM. *YC
020398
May 29, 1998
020000 SUSPENSION
VEHICLE LEADS OR PULLS ON FLAT NON-CROWNED ROAD. *YC
210798
Apr 24, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT ON DELAYED TRANSAXLE ENGAGEMENT. *AK
081698
Apr 17, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK
240198
Mar 6, 1998
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
SERVICE MANUAL PROCEDURES TO SERVICE THE HVAC HOUSING A/C EVAPORATOR/HEATER CORE. *YC
090997
Dec 19, 1997
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON GASKET SURFACE PREPARATION ON ALUMINUM ENGINE COMPONENTS. *NLM
140897
Nov 21, 1997
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON POOR DRIVABILITY WITH HIGH DI (DRIVABILITY INDEX) FUEL. *NLM
020897
Oct 3, 1997
020000 SUSPENSION
CONDITIONS WITH VEHICLE LEADS OR PULLS ON A FLAT NON-CROWNED ROAD. *YC
970919083297
Sep 19, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *YC
0832097
Sep 19, 1997
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION REGARDING NHTSA AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *NLM
241197
Jul 11, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CONCERNS WITH A/C EVAPORATOR ODOR. *NLM
234097
Jul 3, 1997
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
CONCERNS WITH SUNFOOF SUNSHADE BINDING. *NLM
020697
Jun 27, 1997
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
VEHICLE LEAD TO RIGHT UNDER ACCELERATION. *TW
220197
Jun 13, 1997
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE AND WHEEL RUNOUT. *NLM
130197
Jun 13, 1997
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
CONCERNS WITH POPPING, OIL CANNING OR METALLIC NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE. *NLM
210997
May 16, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON 41TE/42LE SERVICE INFORMATION. *NLM
181897
May 9, 1997
350000 EQUIPMENT
CONCERNS WITH OBDII READINESS CODE RETENTION, FRDERAL PACKAGES. *NLM
240897
May 9, 1997
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
CONCERN ON WATER INGESTION INTO HEATER A/C HOUSING.. *NLM
240997
May 9, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES EVAPORATOR LEAKS. *NLM
070397
May 9, 1997
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM
070397
May 9, 1997
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
VARIOUS CAR OWNER'S HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN USING ENGINE COOLANTS MADE WITH PROPYLENE GLYCOL INSTEAD OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL. *YC
231997
Apr 4, 1997
141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
IF A WARPED OR POOR FITTING PASSENGER AIRBAG DOOR EXISTS, THE AIRBAG DOOR CAN NOW BE SERVICED SEPARATE FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY. *TW
210597
Mar 14, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CONCERNS WITH 41TE/42LE TRANSAXLE SHUDDER DURING AN EMCC (ELECTRONICALLY MODULATED CONVERTER CLUTCH) SHIFT. *NLM
970314210597
Mar 14, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
CONDITION WITH TRANAXLE SHUDDER DURING A 3RD GEAR TO 3RD GEAR PARTIAL EMCC ( ELECTRONICALLY MODULATED CONVERTER CLUTCH) ENGAGEMENT, 3RD GEAR PARTIAL EMCC TO 4TH GEAR PARTIAL EMCC ENGAGEMENT, OR 4TH GEAR TO 4TH GEAR EMCC ENGAGEMENT. *YC
230897
Mar 7, 1997
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES LOOSE BODY MOUNT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP . *NLM
210197
Feb 28, 1997
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
TRANSMISSION FLUID AUXILLARY COOLER. *TW
180997
Feb 28, 1997
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
VEHICLE SHUDDER DURING TORQUE CONVERTER EMCC (LOCK UP) OPERATION/DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 38. *TW
190397
Feb 14, 1997
010000 STEERING
STEERING GEAR COLD - SQUAWK NOISE. *TW
230397
Feb 14, 1997
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
DIFFICULT TO CLEAN LIGHT COLORED "CHALKY" RESIDUE FROM PLASTIC BODY COMPONENTS THAT ARE MOLDED IN BLACK. *TW
180297
Jan 24, 1997
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ERRONEOUS MIL ILLUMINATION WITH HEX CODE $6A, ELIMINATION OF ERRONEOUS PCM RESET. *JD
051595
Dec 1, 1995
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
METALLIC KNOCKING OR RATTLING NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE HEARD AT LOW TO MEDIUM SPEEDS WHEN HITTING BUMPS. BULLETIN INVOLVES REPLACING THE FRONT SHOE AND LINING SET WITH REVISED PARTS.
081695REVA
Oct 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 08-16-95, DATED APR. 14, 1995. IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR **REPEATEDLY** PRESSES AND RELEASES THE SET BUTTON WITH THEIR FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR (A 'LIFT FOOT SET' TO BEGIN SPEED CONTROL OPER
EAGLE VISION - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the EAGLE VISION across all model years (1993, 1997).
16
Total Recalls
681
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
35
Reported Crashes
13
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths