1997 Eagle Vision Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vision years
- About as many complaints as other years 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Eagle Vision. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Vision model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (7 complaints, 33%), typically at around 125,906 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 21owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Eagle Vision 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 7 | 33% | 125,906 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 29% | 102,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 24% | 92,126 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 19% | 43,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 14% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 14% | 154,252 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 10% | 154,252 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 10% | 154,252 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 5% | 154,252 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Eagle Vision recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
Problem: 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: Either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.
Fix: 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
Problem: 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: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Fix: 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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel rail, brake fluid, chassis (DP04007) — opened Oct 13, 2004, closed Oct 27, 2004.
- Auto trans ignition-park interlock (EA03011) — opened Jul 17, 2003, closed Jan 30, 2004, led to recall 04V021000.
- Fuel injection delivery system fuel leak (RQ98018) — opened Oct 7, 1998, closed Jul 8, 2002, led to recall 98V184000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 eagle vision. While driving 30 mph, the contact heard a loud clunking noise. After inspection, she noticed that the inner tie rod was fractured, preventing the vehicle from turning right or left. The dealer did not offer any assistance. The manufacturer was not made…
Purchased the car 01/24/09 it was leaking fluids, cutting off after driving on the expressway,and revving on it's on while in park. Took it into the place i got it from with my own list of things as well as a list of cars. They kept the car for several days and when i got it back it still did the…
Saturday march 17th after driving to work, i was turning into a parking space. Suddenly, as i was turning the wheel, the car began going straight instead of turning! Luckely, no one was directly in front of me and i managed to put on the brakes before i hit something. I found that the steering…
1997 eagle vision with 64k miles started experiencing vibration on braking, during inspection the inner tie rod bushing on the driver's side of the car is worn and exhibits too much play. Internet search results reveal this to be a common problem on this family of vehicles. *jb
Eagle vision - 1997 experienced a complete loss of steering casualty due to the shearing off of bolts from the rack and pinion steering mechanism. *nm
Other Eagle Vision years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Vision | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Vision | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 21 | 2 |
| 1996 Vision | 46 | 2 |
| 1995 Vision | 97 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Eagle Vision?
Owners most often report power train, steering, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Eagle Vision?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Eagle Vision a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vision model years, the 1997 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.