1996 Eagle Vision
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1996 Eagle Vision. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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-rings or from a cracked fuel line, the vehicle should be taken into a dealer to have this repaired as soon as possible.
Owner complaints
46 complaints5 involved a crash2 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine
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…
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 mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. *Bf consumer stated there was 8 recurrences.*jb
- Steering · Suspension
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…
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 oncoming dump truck. obviously I was able to react quickly enough and force my car back into the correct lane and then off to the side of the road. it took every bit of strength I had. the truck was just about 30 feet away and if the break had been a second or so later there would have been no time to react. my mechanic said it was a broken strut assembly and that he had never seen one break like that. it was pretty traumatic to think I could have been dead... occasionally I read about an accident where a vehicle crosses the center line into the path of another vehicle. we are left with the assumption that this was due to driver inattention or impairment. when you investigate, do you ever find that these accidents are due to the failure of a vehicle part? if so, can you see ways that these accidents can be prevented, perhaps by having certain parts inspected regularly? thank you for your attention to this issue. *tr
- Steering
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…
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 pinion and mine needed to be replaced before I had an accident. my mechanic bought and installed a new rack that lasted for 1 and 1/2 years. this time I took the car to a different mechanic and did not tell him of the rack problem before. his diagnosis: broken rack and pinion steering assembly. by now this IS getting very expensive I want to know what to do about this obviously faulty engineering. *tr
- Steering
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…
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 design there are 1000's of complaints over the years and now there IS duplicated repairs because of poor design do something or get out of the consumer business. *Tr
- Steering
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
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
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 before the wobbling. the contact expressed that this problem was most common in vehicles with lh platform.
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift
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…
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, consumer did not receive a call, letting him know that the parts were in. Also, received a second recall letter having to do with the same component.*ak *bf
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
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
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
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. Consumerr informed the mechanic this problem has occurred more than once, and had not been resolved. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
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…
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 that should not happen under normal conditions. contacted numerous chrysler dealers for advice on repairs short of replaceent and they stated that they either had no knowledge of any similar problem or where unwilling to provide any information pertaining to the problem. have no choice but to pay for replacement parts myself, which will run nearly 700 dollars. feel that I should be compensated for these repairs due to the fact that the nature of the problem IS identical to the one outlined in the recall, and that it should be covered under the recall.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift
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 vision/tsi) *sc *jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
IS the car dealer suppose to fix this safety defect at no cost to me? nhtsa# 98v184000 dt
- 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
- 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
- Air bags
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system · 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…
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 components. I have gone through 2 sets of goodyear eagle gas guaranteed at 48,000 each (96,000 total) in only 68905 miles. the first rack was replaced under warranty at 32556 miles. the second rack was replaced at 64262 miles. shortly thereafter (65832 miles) and while on a trip to st. Louis the car became uncontrollable and I had royal oaks chrysler-jeep in st. Peters, mo (636) 928-8000 replace the inner tie-rod bushings. upon my return to dayton, it was clear that the problem had improved but was not corrected. at 66396 miles tom harrigan chrysler replaced 2 more bushings (part # 4755001), front struts, and the link-sway eliminator. the car IS now safe but there are squeaks and hydrolic growling coming from the steering mechanism that the mechanics have not been able to diagnose. the mechanic at tom harrigan chrysler indicated that steering problems like mine are common on the eagle, and other lhs cars of this vintage. common or not, I see multiple failures of a major steering component as a serious safety threat to me and my family. a mean-time-between-failures of 34,000 miles IS evidence to me that the steering rack does not posess the reasonable durability expected/demanded of such a critical component. it IS also indicitive of a material/manufacturing defect. the fact that so many steering components failed in my eagle vision at about the same time leads me to believe that the failures are related, at least in part, and I am thankful that my wife was not at the wheel when the most serve shaking (and near loss of control) occurred.
- 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
- Steering › Rack and pinion
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"…
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" (unlike previous models of same vehicle), mfr claims that only option IS to purchase "entire rack and pinion ass'y at $1,040 (parts only)" even though only failure IS their mounting bushing design. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
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…
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 concern because the wiper arm assembly contains a small plastic part which wore out. this plastic part IS hidden under the exterior windshield trim of the car. there IS no way to visually inspect the part without removing the trim and because the part stops working during use in bad weather with no warning to the driver...this should be considered a serious defect in the manufacturer's design. when the wipers stop working during a storm it IS most likely a driver could have a head-on collision in which the windshield area would be smashed. this would result in the wiper assembly being destroyed and not being identified as the cause of the crash. I think this IS a very serious concern, especially due to the age of automobiles and the possible wearing out of this part. also, a concern exisits because other car models may have this same design in their manufactured parts and due to damage in head-on collisions it IS not showing up as the cause. *ak
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
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…
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 not stand up to the job. the fact that this happened to two different types of rubber bushings would indicate this. very dangeous conditions are caused by this problem. it makes the car totaly unsafe to drive.
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
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
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. manufacturer contacted, denies that defect exists. *ak *ML
- Steering · Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly · Suspension › Front
Irregular steering and tire wear fall 98. inner tie rod bushing nearly gone. now same problem again. IS this related to defect investigation pe99044?
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel rail, brake fluid, chassis
On september 5, 2004, mr. Robert galenty of iselin, nj, petitioned the agency to conduct defect investigations of certain model year (my) 1993-1997 vehicles produced by daimlerchrysler corporation.his petition identified three issues of concern: 1) fuel leaking from the fuel injector rails; 2) brake fluid…
On september 5, 2004, mr. Robert galenty of iselin, nj, petitioned the agency to conduct defect investigations of certain model year (my) 1993-1997 vehicles produced by daimlerchrysler corporation.his petition identified three issues of concern: 1) fuel leaking from the fuel injector rails; 2) brake fluid contamination resulting in brake failure; and 3) susceptibility of the vehicle frame to damage while the vehicle IS being towed.mr. Galanty alleged that his 1996 dodge intrepid had each of these three problems.concerning fuel rail leakage, daimlerchrysler commenced a recall (98v-184) of approximately 722,600 vehicles to address engine fuel rail leaks that could lead to a fire, including those vehicles cited in the petition and the petitioner's 1996 dodge intrepid.on october 7, 1998, nhtsa opened a recall query investigation (rq98-018) to evaluate the adequacy of the recall remedy.that investigation was closed on july 8, 2002 without requiring further action by daimlerchrysler.very recently, on june 9, 2004, nhtsa denied a petition (rp04-001) to reopen rq98-018 after finding that there was no new information that would indicate any basis for reopening it.this IS still the current position of nhtsa on this issue.concerning brake fluid contamination and frame alignment, a review of nhtsa's database shows no other complaints on either one of these issues on the vehicles cited in the petition.
- Auto trans ignition-park interlock
The manufacturer reports above are based on daimlerchrysler?s (dc) analysis of model year (my) 1998 (population = 356,384) and 1999 (population = 486,948) ja, JX and lh family subject vehicle data (earlier mys excluded).the population number includes all mys.the precise number of duplicates between odi and dc reports…
The manufacturer reports above are based on daimlerchrysler?s (dc) analysis of model year (my) 1998 (population = 356,384) and 1999 (population = 486,948) ja, JX and lh family subject vehicle data (earlier mys excluded).the population number includes all mys.the precise number of duplicates between odi and dc reports cannot be determined due to missing or incomplete information.the fatality incident involved an elderly person who attempted to stop a roll away vehicle and received fatal injuries.odi also gathered information on my 1997-99 prowler vehicles in this investigation. The prowler vehicles were manufactured with a different design shifter mechanism (the shift lever IS shorter).there are no complaints of prowler interlock failure in odi?s database, and dc has received no reports either.the prowler IS excluded from the recall scope.the investigation involved a condition where the interlock system could fail (or be made inoperative by the operator) during vehicle use, possibly inadvertently.the interlock system IS required under fmvss 114.with the transmission in the park position and the ignition key off, the combined action of pressing the shift button and pulling the shift lever rearward may result in the operator overcoming the interlock system and cause the mechanical linkage of the system to disconnect.when this occurs, there IS no overt indication to an operator that the system IS defeated, and an increased risk of vehicle roll-away exists.under recall 04v021, dc will replace damaged shift mechanisms, and will install on all vehicles a device which inhibits the operator?s ability to overcome the interlock and defeat the system.beginning with my 2000, dc incorporated a brake and transmission shifter interlock (btsi) system into the subject vehicles.introduction of btsi involved design changes to the shift mechanism, one of which resulted in reduced mechanical advantage (rma) of the shift button.the rma shifter requires increased forces to overcome the interlock system, making the shifter less susceptible to damage.
- Steering system rack and pinion
There is no summary currently available
- Steering system rack and pinion
Since opening the preliminary evaluation (pe), odi has received 6 additional complaints.during the pe it was determined multiple failure modes are involved in this matter.the warranty claim rate IS high for a steering system concern.the issues reported involve premature wear out at the rack and pinion interface with…
Since opening the preliminary evaluation (pe), odi has received 6 additional complaints.during the pe it was determined multiple failure modes are involved in this matter.the warranty claim rate IS high for a steering system concern.the issues reported involve premature wear out at the rack and pinion interface with the inner tie rod end(s), binding and sticking of the steering gear, cracked or broken tie rod ends, sheared rack and pinion assembly bolts, and wear out of the rack and pinion mount bushings.many of the complainants mention steering wonder and loose steering.three of the most recent complaints allege a complete loss of steering due to sheared bolts.odi IS upgrading this pe in order to perform a thorough technical analysis of the various system failure allegations and to quantify the effect that these failures have on vehicle control.
- Fuel injection delivery system fuel leak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10220101Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Use 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.
- 10220097Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10191460Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 10175735Charging 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 necessary.
- 10169247Use 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.
- 10169245Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10150552Child 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 the model year are no longer supported with OEM retrofit kits. NOTE: Dealers are encouraged to honor any customers? request for the installation of the Child Seat Tether Anchors and Dealer reimbursement will be made by FCA US LLC regardless of vehicle age or mileage. See the Warranty Policy and Procedure Manual and/or Warranty Bulletin D-08-33 for reimbursement detail.
- 6092304Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures.
- 6092235Experiencing loose feel or clunk in the steering wheel as the wheel IS moved from side to side.
- 6089800Daimlerchrysler corporation IS now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles.
- 6089311Concerns with a/c evaporator odor. *Nlm
- 6089126This bulletin involves evaporator leaks. *Nlm
- 6089124Concern on water ingestion into heater a/c housing.. *Nlm
- 6089072Concerns with sunfoof sunshade binding. *Nlm
- 6089040This bulletin involves loose body mount door weatherstrip . *Nlm
- 6089038Information on tire and wheel runout. *Nlm
- 6089028Information on 41te/42le service information. *Nlm
- 6088988Concerns with 41te/42le transaxle shudder during an emcc (electronically modulated converter clutch) shift. *Nlm
- 6088896Concerns with obdii readiness code retention, frderal packages. *Nlm
- 6088884Information on poor drivability with high di (drivability index) fuel. *Nlm
- 6088865Concerns with popping, oil canning or metallic noise from front of vehicle. *Nlm
- 6088858Information on gasket surface preparation on aluminum engine components. *Nlm
- 6088834Information regarding nhtsa authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *Nlm
- 6088786Concerns with engine coolant usage. *Nlm
- 634272Flash programming failure recovery. *Slc
- 632197Subject regarding camshaft / bearing service.
- 629133Subject regarding low or no cabin head, engine cooling system system fill procedure.
- 621898Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4.
- 620066Subject 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.
- 620059Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty.
- 619127Some owners may experience loose feel or clunk in the steering wheel as the wheel IS moved from side to side.
- 618873Information on door glass lift plate service.
- 618868Some vehicles may experience loose feel or clunk in the steering wheel as the wheel IS moved from side to side.
- 618409On some vehicles the front seat cushion pan cracked or the mounting weld nuts broke loose.
- 618049Subject regarding wire splice repairs.
- 615695Advance service information for loose steering.
- 615688Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 614154Some vehicles may exhibit engine overheating and / or coolant bottle failures after service has been performed on the engine cooling system.
- 614153A condition may exist where a loose feel or clunk in the steering wheel as the wheel IS moved from side to side.
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