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1994 Eagle VisionProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 148 owner complaints about the 1994 Eagle Vision, most often about the power train. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.2× the Vision median · #2 of 5 years by complaints
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints14817 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage123kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 31, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Eagle Vision has problems

148 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train341
Fuel system, gasoline252
Steering222
Suspension162
Service brakes, hydraulic121
Structure103
Electrical system101
Engine and engine cooling100
Equipment90
10 other systems288

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

1994 Eagle Vision recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Lever and linkage: floor shift

Recall 04V-021 · Jan 13, 2004 · 2,315,768 vehicles

Risk. EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Control arm: lower arm

Recall 99V-215 · Aug 9, 1999 · 402,830 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, THE TRANSMISSION HALF-SHAFT COULD PULL OUT OF THE TRANSAXLE AND RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

Recall 98V-184 · Aug 6, 1998 · 722,600 vehicles

Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 94V-024 · Feb 8, 1994 · 110,000 vehicles

Risk. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION CAUSING STALLING WHILE IN MOTION OR AN INOPERATIVE PARK/STARTER INTERLOCK SYSTEM, WHICH ALLOWS ENGINE START WHILE THE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Eagle.

Best & worst years

1994 vs. every other Vision year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Vision median. How we score

'93'94'95'96'97'00'03
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1994 Eagle Vision safety ratings

1994 Eagle Vision 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
12 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1994 Eagle Vision, and the recalls they led to.

  1. STEERING COLUMN SEPARATIONDP03002 · closed Jul 22, 2003
    No recall
  2. FUEL RAIL, BRAKE FLUID, CHASSISDP04007 · closed Oct 27, 2004
    No recall
  3. AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCKEA03011 · closed Jan 30, 2004
    Led to recall 04V-021
  4. WATER IN DEFROSTER SYSTEMEA95023 · closed Dec 31, 1996
    No recall
  5. UNDERHOOD FUEL LEAKSEA95028 · closed Feb 24, 1997
    No recall
  6. FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY LEAKAGEEA98007 · closed Feb 1, 1999
    Led to recall 98V-184
  7. ENGINE CRADLE/CONTROL ARM BRACKET WELDEA98025 · closed Aug 19, 1999
    Led to recall 99V-215
  8. STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINIONEA99031 · closed Sep 13, 2001
    No recall
  9. REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM/BOLTPE98022 · closed Aug 31, 1998
    No recall
  10. ENGINE CRADLE/CONTROL ARM BRACKET WELDPE98044 · closed Dec 31, 1998
    No recall
  11. STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINIONPE99044 · closed Oct 29, 1999
    No recall
  12. FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM FUEL LEAKRQ98018 · closed Jul 8, 2002
    Led to recall 98V-184
In owners' words

What Vision owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10194932 · Jun 29, 2007
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
Complaint 10181983 · Feb 8, 2007 · 71,560 miles
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…
Complaint 10133748 · Aug 22, 2005 · 175,000 miles

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