Reliability, what owners report, and what it costs to keep.
AVOIR's read: a solid ownership case with specific caveats below.
Owners have filed 199 complaints with NHTSA about the 1993 Eagle Vision, and it carries 5 recalls. These are owner allegations rather than confirmed defects, but the pattern of what people complain about is the most useful signal a used buyer has.
| Area | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 46 | 23% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 19 | 10% |
| Electrical system | 16 | 8% |
| Power train | 15 | 8% |
| Suspension | 12 | 6% |
| Service brakes | 12 | 6% |
| Air bags | 8 | 4% |
| Visibility | 8 | 4% |
| Structure | 7 | 4% |
| Exterior lighting | 7 | 4% |
Verbatim from NHTSA complaint records, trimmed for length.
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, WHE
NHTSA complaint: Electrical system
DT: CONSUMER OWNS A 1993 EAGLE VISION. CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 99V215000 ABOUT A YEAR AGO CONCERNING LOWER CONTROL ARM. HE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER TO GET REPAIRS DONE . DEALER DID NOT DO ANYTHING TO VEHICLE AND CHARGE
NHTSA complaint: Suspension
CAMPAIGNS 98V184000 AND 98V130000 CONCERN FUEL LEAKAGE ON THE 1993 EAGLE VISION. ON MAY 13, 1999 THE O RINGS WERE REPLACED ON MY EAGLE BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER. ON MARCH 31, 2000, AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR I HAD TO TAK
NHTSA complaint: Fuel system
THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT BACK WOULDN'T STAY IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. IT KEPT FALLING BACK DOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *PH *TC
NHTSA complaint: Seats
THE CONSUMER HAD AN ON GOING CONCERN THAT EVERY YEAR WHEN ROTATING THE FRONT TIRES, A BROKEN STUD HAS TO BE REPLACED. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *JB ...NOT JUST WHEN ROTATIN GTIRES. NEARLY EVERY TIME THAT FRON TTIRES ARE REMO
NHTSA complaint: Wheels
AMENDMENT TO NHTSA ODI COMPLAINT NUMBER 10066149. FUEL RAIL/INJECTION SYSTEM FUEL LINE O-RING LEAK. REFERENCE NHTSA 98V184000/CHRYSLER RECALL 790. 1) 1 INCIDENT OF RECALL NOTICE AND ATTEMPTED RECALL SERVICE. AFTER
NHTSA complaint: Fuel system
FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL RAIL. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE BEING TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO HONOR THE FUEL LEAKAGE RECALL 98V184000 BECAUSE
NHTSA complaint: Fuel system
FUEL RAIL/INJECTION SYSTEM LEAK. REFERENCE NHTSA 98V184000 AND CHRYSLER RECALL NUMBER 790. 3 INCIDENTS OF FUEL SYSTEM LEAK DUE TO DEFECTIVE FUEL RAIL SYSTEM LEAK. NHTSA 98V184000/CHRYSLER RECALL 790 IS FOR SUPPOSEDLY
NHTSA complaint: Fuel system
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1993 Eagle Vision. Recalls are free to have fixed at a franchised dealer regardless of who owns the car now, but only if they were never done, so check the VIN of the specific car rather than trusting the model.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BRACKETS CAN CRACK DUE TO FATIGUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE CRADLE.
Risk: IF THIS OCCURS, THE TRANSMISSION HALF-SHAFT COULD PULL OUT OF THE TRANSAXLE AND RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE ENGINE CRADLE AT THE POINT WHERE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHES TO IT.
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
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.3L ENGINES. THE 'O-RINGS' USED TO SEAL THE INTERFACE OF THE FUEL INJECTOR RAIL SUPPLY, RETURN AND CROSS OVER TUBES ARE NOT AS ROBUST AS THOSE USED IN LATER MODEL YEARS. DETERIORATION OF THE 'O-RINGS' CAN CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE.
Risk: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL.
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
| Reliability raw | 82 | excellent |
|---|---|---|
| Longevity est. | 79 | good |
| Maintenance | 77 | good |
| Depreciation | 60 | average |
| Performance | 56 | average |
| Efficiency | 40 | below average |
Percentile ranks against other midsize & large cars in the catalog.
What stands behind each score for this car:
Owners have filed 199 complaints with NHTSA for this model-year, and fuel system is the most reported area with 46 of them (23%). There are 5 recalls on record. Check any specific car against its VIN before buying.
AVOIR scores its reliability 82/100 (excellent) from NHTSA recall campaigns and complaint density. That figure is a raw complaint count, not yet adjusted for sales volume, so a high-volume model scores worse than it deserves.
AVOIR scores its longevity 79/100, but that figure is an estimate built from the powertrain and the brand's record, not a measurement. A 1993 car has no 200,000-mile population to observe yet, so treat it as a prior rather than evidence.
AVOIR's read: worth a look, because a solid ownership case with specific caveats below. Its overall ownership score is 70/100. Condition, mileage and service history still matter more than any score, so get a pre-purchase inspection on the specific car.
Sources: NHTSA recalls and complaints, EPA fuel economy, IIHS awards, and live market listings. A score describes a model-year, not the individual car in front of you. Get a pre-purchase inspection.