Most common 1996 Eagle Vision problems
Share of the 46 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Eagle Vision complaints by model year
Best Vision years: 1997, 1996. Years to avoid: 1995. Compare all years →
1996 Eagle Vision recalls (2)
Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift
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.
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.
Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
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.
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…
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 5 possible defects involving the 1996 Eagle Vision:
Fuel injection delivery system fuel leak
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 the inner tie rod end(s), binding and sticking of the steering gear, cracked or broken tie rod ends,…
Steering system rack and pinion
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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 cannot be determined due to missing or incomplete information.the fatality incident involved an…
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 contamination resulting in brake failure; and 3) susceptibility of the vehicle frame to damage while the vehicle…
What 1996 Eagle Vision owners say
Steering
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. …
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.
Fuel & propulsion system
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.
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.
Brakes
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.
Made attempt to brake 150 feet away, brake action seemed ineffective, continued to roll forward, rear ending stopped vehicle in front, disc brakes.
1996 Eagle Vision engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 17 / 24 / 20 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 15 / 24 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Large car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1996 Eagle Vision a good car?
Based on 46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1996 Vision rates average: 25% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Vision at the same age. It is one of the best Vision years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Eagle Vision?
The steering — 16 complaints, 35% of all complaints for this model year, most often about linkages › tie rod assembly. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (5) and brakes (4).
How many recalls does the 1996 Eagle Vision have?
There are 2 recalls for the 1996 Eagle Vision, the most recent from January 13, 2004 (floor shift). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Eagle Vision?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1997 and 1996. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1995. See the full Eagle Vision years comparison.
At what mileage do 1996 Eagle Vision problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 96,000 miles; 33% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.