1994 Eagle Vision Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 1994 Eagle Vision, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Transmission3117.3%
- Fuel system2614.5%
- Steering2212.3%
- Suspension179.5%
- Brakes158.4%
- Electrical105.6%
- Engine105.6%
- Interior & seats105.6%
- Body & structure105.6%
- Airbags63.4%
- Powertrain (other)42.2%
- Exterior lighting31.7%
- Driver assistance31.7%
- Visibility31.7%
- Other / unspecified10.6%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
I HAD A RECALL PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE LAST YEAR AT MARTIN DODGE IN BOWLING GREEN, KY. AFTER GETTING THE SERVICES RENDERED ON THE VEHICLE I NOTICED SEVERAL PROBLEMS. ONE WAS THAT TURN SIGNALS WERE NO LONGER OPERABLE, AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT PAST SECOND GEAR AND WOULD MISS GEARS REPEATEDLY, ALSO, ABS BRAKE FAILED. IN ADDITION, MY SUSPENSION WAS WORSE AFTER THEY PERFORMED SUSPENSION RECALLS. I HAVE TRIED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS TO CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP , AND THEY ONLY SUGGESTED THAT I BRING IT IN FOR A DIAGNOSTIC AT MY COST, EVEN THOUGH THE PROBLEMS EXISTED AFTER GETTING THE RECALLS FIXED. LONG STORY SHORT, I INCURRED COURT COST OF $166.00 BECAUSE OF IMPROPER EQUIPMENT AND THE BUY, HERE, PAY HERE LOT IS REQUESTING $2,280 FOR A CAR THAT I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO JUNK OUT BECAUSE OF IT NOT BEING ABLE TO PASS INSPECTION FOR THE ROAD. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANYTHING YOU CAN DO TO AID IN ME ABSORBING THE COST OF THIS SITUATION.*AK
ERRATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT. EVENTUALLY LOCKED UP IN 2ND GEAR. REPLACED TRANSMISSION IN 8/06 WITH ONLY 71000 MILES ON VEHICLE. 300 MILES LATER, BACK IN THE SHOP. NOW POSSIBLE TCM ISSUE. THIS IS THE 2ND TRANSMISSION REPLACED. *NM
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 EAGLE VISION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTING INTO THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL LEAKING ONTO THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE FUEL REGULATOR, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 98V184000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
FUEL LEAK AT PLASTIC FUEL INJECTOR RAIL (SEATS FUEL INJECTOR) WHICH CAN RESULT IN POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE. *AK
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
DT: CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT RACK AND PINION STEERING PROBLEM. WHEN TURNING CORNERS HAS TO BE STRONG TO TURN, IT'S LIKE THERE IS NO POWER STEERING. CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY SAY CONSUMER WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR REPAIRS. THERE IS A RECALL THAT INCLUDES THE TRANS AXLE, BUT NOT THE RACK AND PINION. THIS STARTED HAPPENING ON MAY 30, 2005.
MY FATHER IN LAWS 1994 EAGLE VISION HAD COMPLETE STEERING FAILURE ONLY MOMENTS AFTER MY 16 YEAR OLD SON ARRIVED HOME. THANKFULLY NO ONE WAS HURT. I HAVE JUST FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM FOR EAGLE AND INTREPID MODELS. IT HAPPENED ONLY YESTERDAY AND I HAVE NOT HAD TIME TO REPAIR THE CAR BUT THE PROBLEM IS IN THE STEERING ASSEMBLY. THE TIE ROD ENDS HAVE SHEARED OFF AND COMPLETELY DISABLED THE STEERING. HAD THIS HAPPENED A FEW MINUTES SOONER MY SON WOULD HAVE BEEN ON ONE OF THE MOST CONGESTED ROADS IN OUR AREA AND IT COULD HAVE BEEN A DISASTER. *NM
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
I HAD A RECALL PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE LAST YEAR AT MARTIN DODGE IN BOWLING GREEN, KY. AFTER GETTING THE SERVICES RENDERED ON THE VEHICLE I NOTICED SEVERAL PROBLEMS. ONE WAS THAT TURN SIGNALS WERE NO LONGER OPERABLE, AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT PAST SECOND GEAR AND WOULD MISS GEARS REPEATEDLY, ALSO, ABS BRAKE FAILED. IN ADDITION, MY SUSPENSION WAS WORSE AFTER THEY PERFORMED SUSPENSION RECALLS. I HAVE TRIED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS TO CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP , AND THEY ONLY SUGGESTED THAT I BRING IT IN FOR A DIAGNOSTIC AT MY COST, EVEN THOUGH THE PROBLEMS EXISTED AFTER GETTING THE RECALLS FIXED. LONG STORY SHORT, I INCURRED COURT COST OF $166.00 BECAUSE OF IMPROPER EQUIPMENT AND THE BUY, HERE, PAY HERE LOT IS REQUESTING $2,280 FOR A CAR THAT I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO JUNK OUT BECAUSE OF IT NOT BEING ABLE TO PASS INSPECTION FOR THE ROAD. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANYTHING YOU CAN DO TO AID IN ME ABSORBING THE COST OF THIS SITUATION.*AK
1-PUT 1994 EAGLE VISION INTO REVERSE TO GET OUT OF DRIVEWAY AT MY HOME. ON TURNING WHEEL TO LEFT INTO STREET, CAR STARTED VIOLENTLY SHAKING, WOULD NOT MOVE, AND MAKING THIS LOUD THICK NOISE. CAR IS NOT EXACTLY IN MIDDLE OF STREET. IN FEAR OF TERRIBLE SOUND, TURNED CAR OFF, THINKING THAT MAY HELP WHAT EVER IS THE PROBLEM (DIDN'T HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT TO DO). CONCERNED ABOUT BEING IN THE SMACK DAB MIDDLE OF STREET AND BEING HIT, TURNED CAR BACK ON, IN 'PARK' IS OK, WHEN I SHIFT INTO ANY 'MOVING GEAR I.E REV, DRIVE, O OR 3) IT STARTS MAKING NOISE, SHAKING AGAIN, CAR IS LURCHING LIKE IT IS IN A EARTHQUAKE. TURNED OFF. I THOUGHT IF I COULD TURN IT ON,PUT IN NEUTRAL AND ROLL TO CURB, I COULD GET OUT OF THE STREET. AS SOON AS I GET TO A 'REV', BEFORE NEUTRAL, STARTS THE SHAKING, NOISE, ETC. I GO TO NEUTRAL, IT WON'T MOVE. I AM 126 LBS, ALONE, BUT MY THOUGHT WAS TO PUSH IT TO START ROLLING TO CURB, WON'T BUDGE, WHEEL AGAINST WELL. I GET BACK IN, PUT IN PARK, TURN OFF. WALKED AROUND, NOTICED THE PASSR FRONT TIRE AGAINST WHEEL WELL. TRIED TURN WHEEL, SHARP LEFT, IT WOULDN'T RESPOND,WHEEL STRAIGHT WAS HITTING WHEEL WELL PIECE WHICH WAS WHY THE WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN. I CALL A TOW TRUCK TO MOVE THE CAR. TOW TRUCK DRIVER ARRIVES I TELL HIM WHAT HAPPENED, SHOW THE WHEEL POSITION, STUCK TO WHEEL WELL. TOW TRUCK DRIVER CAR SAID HE SAW CONTROL ARM WAS TORN/BROKEN/APART FROM FRAME OF CAR. CAR TOWED BACK INTO DRIVEWAY UNTIL HUSBAND ARRIVED AND DISCUSSED. 2-LOWER CONTROL ARM IS TORN AWAY FROM SUB FRAME. CONSEQUENCES, DISRUPTED TRAFFIC, POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL, INJURY TO SELF, INJURY TO OTHERS, DEATH IF CAR WENT OUT OF CONTROL AT HIGH SPEED OR ON BUSY STREET OR IN INTERSECTION. 3-IN PROGRESS. CAR TOWED TO DEALER 09/14/04. 9/14/04 DEALER SAYS LOOKS LIKE SUB FRAME CRACKED, ASKED IF IN A ACCIDENT. NO. DEALER SAYS HE CALLED CHRSYLER, CHRYSLER SAYS DON'T DO ANYTHING THEY WANT TO HAVE ZONE REP. LOOK AT IT, AND WILL LET ME KNOW HOW TO PROCEED. 9/15/04 DID NOT HEAR FROM DEALER AT ALL, NO MESSAGES. *JB
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
I HAD A RECALL PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE LAST YEAR AT MARTIN DODGE IN BOWLING GREEN, KY. AFTER GETTING THE SERVICES RENDERED ON THE VEHICLE I NOTICED SEVERAL PROBLEMS. ONE WAS THAT TURN SIGNALS WERE NO LONGER OPERABLE, AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT PAST SECOND GEAR AND WOULD MISS GEARS REPEATEDLY, ALSO, ABS BRAKE FAILED. IN ADDITION, MY SUSPENSION WAS WORSE AFTER THEY PERFORMED SUSPENSION RECALLS. I HAVE TRIED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS TO CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP , AND THEY ONLY SUGGESTED THAT I BRING IT IN FOR A DIAGNOSTIC AT MY COST, EVEN THOUGH THE PROBLEMS EXISTED AFTER GETTING THE RECALLS FIXED. LONG STORY SHORT, I INCURRED COURT COST OF $166.00 BECAUSE OF IMPROPER EQUIPMENT AND THE BUY, HERE, PAY HERE LOT IS REQUESTING $2,280 FOR A CAR THAT I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO JUNK OUT BECAUSE OF IT NOT BEING ABLE TO PASS INSPECTION FOR THE ROAD. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANYTHING YOU CAN DO TO AID IN ME ABSORBING THE COST OF THIS SITUATION.*AK
BAD METAL OR OVERHEATING PROBLEM IS CAUSING THE ROTORS TO WARP. ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE WITHIN 47000 MILES.AK
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
PROBLEMS ELECTRICALLY, SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING ALONG AND AT IDLE. SOME LIGHTS COME ON, BUT NOT ALL, DOESN'T ALWAYS SHUT OFF, BUT HAS A MAJOR LOSS OF POWER, THEN COMES BACK, OTHER TIMES IT SHUTS OFF AND TAKES A FEW TRIES TO COME BACK ON. *NLM PROBLEM IS WORSE WHEN IT IS WET OUTSIDE. HAS BEEN CHECKED FOR FUEL INJECTION AND OTHER PROBLEMS. HAVE BEEN TOLD IT IS ELECTRICAL AND HAVE BEEN ADVISED TO MAKE CONTACT ABOUT POSSIBLE DEFECT.
CONSUMER STATES HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS RECALL#94V02400 ELECTRIC WIRE. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR BECAUSE VIN IS NOT INCLUDED. TS
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND CONSTANT BLOWING HEAT OUT OF VENTS WHERE WATER PUMP HAD BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES, AND ENGINE THREE TIMES.*AK
CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL 99V215000/ ENGINE STALLING. DEALER STATED PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE, AND WAS UNSURE WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. *AK. THE TOOL FOR RECALL CAME IN ON MARCH 14 BUT DLR BROKE TOOL TWICE AND NOW MUST REORDER IT AGAIN CAUSING A DELAY IN GETTING RECALL DONE.
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHRYSLER VISION. IN 2003, CHRYSLER ISSUED A VOLUNTARY RECALL FOR THE SEAT ASSEMBLY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE INSPECTED THE RECALL. ON OCTOBER 28, 2008, WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT BRACKET FAILED AND CAUSED THE BACKREST TO FALL BACKWARDS. SHE PULLED OVER AND RETURNED THE SEAT TO THE PROPER POSITION. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DUE TO THE RECALL, BUT RATHER WEAR AND TEAR. A REPORT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY INVESTIGATED THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER'S INVESTIGATION CONFIRMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT CAUSED BY THE RECALL. THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE; THEREFORE, THEY WOULD NOT ASSIST WITH THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 70,165.
DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE AND FLEW BACKWARDS WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH.*MR WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE POWER SEAT BROKE WHICH CAUSED THE SEAT TO COLLAPSE ONTO THE REAR SEAT. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED . THE SEAT HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FRONTAL PASSENGER AIRBAG COVER HAS BEGUN TO RAISE UP FROM THE DASHBOARD. *NLM
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER 99V215000/ ENGINE CRADLE. PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE, THEY WERE ON BACK ORDER. DEALER WAS CALLED AGAIN 27-MAR-2000, AND PARTS STILL WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK
ON TWO OCCASIONS DEALER CANCELED RECALL 99V215OOO/ ENGINE CRADLE REPAIRS APPOINTMENT, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO RESCHEDULE AT THIS TIME. ALSO, CONSUMER TO CALL IN ONCE EVERY WEEKS TO SEE IF PARTS/TOOL WERE AVAILABLE.
Heating & air conditioning
Reports naming the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system.
From owner reports, verbatim
MY AIR CONDITIONER HAS FAILED 5 TIMES IN 5 YEARS. ALL REPAIRS HAVE BEEN DOME BY THE DEALER I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW FROM. EVAPORATOR FAILED TWICE, COMPRESSOR ONCE, H VALVE ONCE, O RINGS ONCE. *AK
EVERY YEAR SINCE I PURCHASED THIS CAR NEW I 'VE HAD A/C FAILURE. THE EVAPORATOR WAS REPLACED , THE CONDENSER WAS REPLACED, THE BLEND DOOR WAS REPLACED, THE COMPRESSOR WAS REPLACED SOME TWICE. THE LAST TWO SUMMERS I SUFFERED THROUGH BECAUSED THE EXTENDED WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED AT 75,OOO MILES AND I REFUSE TO CONTINUE TO PAY FOR SOMETHING THAT THE FACTORY SHOULD FIX ONCE AND FOR ALL.
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
DURING A FRONT END COLLISION, PASSENGER'S SIDE BAG DEPLOYED; DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES. *AK *JG
DESIGN OF AIR BAGS IS NOT CONDUCIVE TO SHORTER DRIVERS.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
DT: CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT RACK AND PINION STEERING PROBLEM. WHEN TURNING CORNERS HAS TO BE STRONG TO TURN, IT'S LIKE THERE IS NO POWER STEERING. CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY SAY CONSUMER WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR REPAIRS. THERE IS A RECALL THAT INCLUDES THE TRANS AXLE, BUT NOT THE RACK AND PINION. THIS STARTED HAPPENING ON MAY 30, 2005.
RACK & PINION STEERING WAS REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR. ALSO, TIE ROD BUSHINGS WORE OUT PREMATURELY/STRUT BUSHING FELL APART & NEEDED REPLACING/ WHEEL HUB & BEARINGS WERE REPLACED AGAIN DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Exterior lighting
Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.
From owner reports, verbatim
I HAD A RECALL PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE LAST YEAR AT MARTIN DODGE IN BOWLING GREEN, KY. AFTER GETTING THE SERVICES RENDERED ON THE VEHICLE I NOTICED SEVERAL PROBLEMS. ONE WAS THAT TURN SIGNALS WERE NO LONGER OPERABLE, AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT PAST SECOND GEAR AND WOULD MISS GEARS REPEATEDLY, ALSO, ABS BRAKE FAILED. IN ADDITION, MY SUSPENSION WAS WORSE AFTER THEY PERFORMED SUSPENSION RECALLS. I HAVE TRIED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS TO CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP , AND THEY ONLY SUGGESTED THAT I BRING IT IN FOR A DIAGNOSTIC AT MY COST, EVEN THOUGH THE PROBLEMS EXISTED AFTER GETTING THE RECALLS FIXED. LONG STORY SHORT, I INCURRED COURT COST OF $166.00 BECAUSE OF IMPROPER EQUIPMENT AND THE BUY, HERE, PAY HERE LOT IS REQUESTING $2,280 FOR A CAR THAT I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO JUNK OUT BECAUSE OF IT NOT BEING ABLE TO PASS INSPECTION FOR THE ROAD. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANYTHING YOU CAN DO TO AID IN ME ABSORBING THE COST OF THIS SITUATION.*AK
FUEL LEAKS , CAUSING ODOR/FUMES TO ENTER VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, AIR CONDITIONING FAILED 3 TIMES. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
A DEFECTED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR CAUSING ACCELERATION HARSH SHIFTING. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT ITEM WAS NOT COVER UNDER A RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FUTHER DETAILS. *AK
IRREGULAR SHIFTING. TRANSMISSION GETS STUCK IN FIRST. MUST PULL OFF ROAD, STOP, AND RESTART THE ENGINE TO CORRECT. LURCHING FORWARD AFTER COMING OUT OF REVERSE. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
DRIVER'S SEAT LOOSE DUE TO DEFECT.
FUEL LEAKS , CAUSING ODOR/FUMES TO ENTER VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, AIR CONDITIONING FAILED 3 TIMES. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
RT FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING, POSSIBLE A BROKEN BOLT. TT
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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