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1993 Eagle Vision Electrical Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the electrical system, filed with NHTSA

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Electrical reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
19
Latest May 31, 2006
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
12%
of 163 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
2
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
0

What this page shows

Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 1993 Eagle Vision submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 19 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming electrical

Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed

Electrical
Filed May 31, 2006

THE ENGINE CUTS OFF FOR A FEW SECONDS WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS (60 MPH). THE VEHICLE LURCHES AS A RESULT. LUCKILY, THE ENGINE STARTS UP AGAIN WITHOUT NEEDING TO CRANK AND THE VEHICLE PROCEEDS. ON ONE OCCASION, WHEN DRIVING AT SLOWER SPEED (25 MPH), THE VEHICLE STALLED. I LOST THE POWER STEERING, AND HAD TO STOP AND RESTART THE IGNITION USING THE KEY. *JB

NHTSA ID
10158686
Incident
Apr 2, 2006
AirbagsElectrical
Filed Apr 24, 2003

ONCE IN A WHILE, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT IS MOIST AND RAINING, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (ALL GAUGES: TACHOMETER, SPEEDOMETER, FUEL, TEMPERATURE) DROP TO ZERO, FLIP TO THE MAXIMUM AND THEN BACK TO ZERO. THE "AIR BAG" LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF. AFTER A MINUTE, THE INSTRUMENTS WORK FINE. THE RPOBLEM REPEATS FOR THE FIRST 10 MINUTES OF THE DRIVE. THERE IS NO CHANGE IN THE DRIVING, STEERING, ENGINE RPM ETC. ONLY THE INSTRUMENTS SEEM TO GET "RESET" (FLIP TO ZERO, MAXIMUM AND BACK TO ZERO). AND THE "AIR BAG" LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF. *NLM

NHTSA ID
10016449
Incident
Apr 21, 2003
Mileage
109,000 mi
BrakesHeating & air conditioningElectrical+4 more
Filed Aug 25, 2002

I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN 1998 AND HAVE HAD TO FIX IT MYSELF MANY TIMES. I CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY SOMEONE TO FIX IT. BUT IF THERE HAS EVER BEEN A LEMON IT IS THIS CAR. I HAVE TO SAY THE MOTOR IS A GOOD ONE. BUT EVERY THING SURROUNDING IT IS JUNK. AT THIS TIME IT IS IN MY MOMS GARAGE AND I'M STILL MAKING PAYMENTS ON IT AND CAN'T EVEN DRIVE IT. RIGHT NOW IT NEEDS: 1.) TIMING BELT 2.) WIRING PROBLEM UNDER DASH-DOME LIGHTS ON ALL THE TIME, A/C CONTROLS WON'T WORK PROPERLY. 3.) INNER TIE RODS NEED REPLACED AGAIN-(4TH TIME) 4.) SPARK PLUG WIRES GO BAD IN ABOUT 12 MONTHS.(THE GOOD ONES). 5.) TIRES ARE GOING BAD EVERY 6 MONTHS BECAUSE OF TIERODS. 6,) PARKING BRAKE CABLE BROKE. 7.) CATALYTIC CONVERTER. 8.) FUEL RAIL O-RINGS NEED REPLACED. WHEN IT WAS RUNNING IT WAS CONSTANTLY DYING ON ME WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE IDLING, AND FINALLY THE OTHER DAY (AFTER REPLACEING THE COIL PACK AND AN IGNITION RELAY) IT DIED AND WOULN'T RESTART AT ALL.........................WHAT CAN OR WILL YOU DO ABOUT THIS LEMON THAT I HAVE HAD TO CONSTANTLY FIX FOR THE WHOLE 4 YEARS THAT I HAVE OWNED THE CAR//????????????????

NHTSA ID
766195
Incident
Aug 25, 2002
Electrical
Filed Dec 19, 2001

WHILE DRIVING COULD SMELL FUEL COMING FROM ENGINE HAD FOUND OUT AFTER TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING THROUGH SPARKS PLUGS. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK

NHTSA ID
8000962
Incident
Dec 19, 2001
BrakesHeating & air conditioningElectrical+3 more
Filed Sep 24, 2001

MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT PROPERLY FIX SAFETY ITEM DURING WARRANTY AND WANT TO CHARGE NOW. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

NHTSA ID
752518
Incident
Jun 1, 1998
ElectricalEngine
Filed May 23, 2000

VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT USED, AND EVER SINCE THEN THERE HAS BEEN CONSTANT PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN FOR REPAIRS ON 4 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. ALSO, ELECTRICALPROBLEMS CAUSED HORN TO SPORADICALLY RELEASE NOISE/LOCKS TO LOCK AND UNLOCK AUTOMATICALLY, AND TRUNK TO OPEN BY ITSELF. *AK

NHTSA ID
862401
Incident
May 1, 2000
Electrical
Filed Jan 4, 2000

POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL FAILURE CAUSED THE HORN TO SOUND INTERMITTENTLY AND ON IT OWN. *NLM

NHTSA ID
550252
Electrical
Filed May 12, 1999

INTERMITTENTLY HORN WILL HONK WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES AND THE PROBLEM STILLS EXISTS. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *ML

NHTSA ID
837834
Incident
May 10, 1999
Electrical
Filed Dec 23, 1998

THIS IS THE SAME TROUBLE THAT THE 1994 EAGLE HAS A RECALL ISSUED ON, BUT CHRYSLER WAS UNWILLING TO EVEN HEAR ME OUT, THEY SAID "NO RECALL, NO HELP" THE CAR CAN STALL AT ANY TIME, 60MPH OR IDLE.

NHTSA ID
701561
Incident
Feb 2, 1997
Electrical
Filed Apr 26, 1998

ELECTRICAL WIRING FAILURE.

NHTSA ID
534849
Incident
Jan 14, 1998
ElectricalSuspension
Filed Sep 2, 1997

ALTERNATOR/TRANSMISSION FAILED. *AK

NHTSA ID
518641
Electrical
Filed Jul 29, 1997

SWITCH WHICH PERMITS VEHICLE TO BE STARTED ONLY IN GEAR FAILED. (RELAY SWITCH)

NHTSA ID
520404
Electrical
Filed Mar 4, 1997

ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

NHTSA ID
514800
Incident
Jun 1, 1996
Electrical
Filed Feb 11, 1997

COMPUTER'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION CAUSED THE HORN TO BLOW INADVERTENTLY AND DOOR LOCKS TO UNLOCK AND TRUNK LID TO OPEN BY THEMSELVES. ENGINE CAN BE EITHER STARTED OR OFF.

NHTSA ID
546685
Incident
Jun 1, 1996
Electrical
Filed Nov 27, 1996

AFTER 60 MPH THE VEHICLE, WITHOUT WARNING, STARTED TO LOSE POWER. *AK

NHTSA ID
802790
Incident
Aug 18, 1995
ElectricalInterior & seats
Filed Jul 25, 1996

ELECTRICAL PROBLEM CAUSES TRUNK TO POP OPEN/DOOR LOCKS TO UNLOCK/HORN TO BLOW UNTIL FUSE IS REMOVED.

NHTSA ID
506619
Electrical
Filed Mar 4, 1996
Fire reported

FUEL INJECTOR FAILURE, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING, UNDER THE HOOD COMPARTMENT FIRE EA95-028 ACTIVE. *AK

NHTSA ID
980076
Incident
Feb 20, 1996
Electrical
Filed May 9, 1995

WHEN START CAR IT WILL START ON THE FIRST AND SECOND BUT WHEN TURN CAR OFF AND TRY TO START IT WILL NOT START WHEN STOP AT LIGHT CAR START TO MAKE NOISE. TT

NHTSA ID
965061
Electrical
Filed Apr 24, 1995
Fire reported

DRIVING VEHICLE AT SPEED OF 15 MPH , UNDER THE HOOD FIRE, WILL PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. TT

NHTSA ID
964255
Incident
Apr 23, 1995

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