1996 Chrysler Eagle Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Eagle years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chrysler Eagle. That ranks 2nd out of 3 Eagle model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is wheels (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 61,340 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Chrysler Eagle problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 2 | 50% | 61,340 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | 61,340 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 25% | 61,340 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Chrysler Eagle recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Chrysler Eagle.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving down a back road towards my home on december 18, 2010, the transmission suddenly slipped into a lower gear, although the shift was still in drive/overdrive. I could hear the engine straining. My car has "autostick," so i tried changing gears with that. When in autostick, 2nd gear was…
On june 28, 2010, the right front ball joint broke, causing control arm, strut damage, etc. Wheel was hanging off, and the car could not be move off road. After repair, i asked if it was safe to drive, wondering if other wheel would fall off too. I was assured car was safe. Just about 2 months…
While driving gauge dropped to zero and vehicle shut off. Smoke began coming from underneath the hood, then caught on fire, and burned to the ground. As a result vehicle was considered a total loss. Dealer notified. *ak
Set of alloy wheels that came with vehicle, and spokes within wheels are cracking on all four wheels. One one front/driver's side is cracking the worst. Contacted dealer. *ak . The wheels are a steel wheel with a heavy alloy molded to the front to simulate the appearance of a true alloy wheel, if…
Other Chrysler Eagle years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Eagle | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 Eagle | 13 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chrysler Eagle?
Owners most often report wheels, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chrysler Eagle?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Chrysler Eagle a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Eagle model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.