1994 Eagle Vision

Reliability, what owners report, and what it costs to keep.

70/100

Worth a look

AVOIR's read: a solid ownership case with specific caveats below.

What owners actually report

Owners have filed 164 complaints with NHTSA about the 1994 Eagle Vision, and it carries 4 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.

Complaints by area, from NHTSA records for this model-year
Area	Complaints	Share
Power train	30	18%
Fuel system	23	14%
Steering	15	9%
Suspension	10	6%
Service brakes	10	6%
Seats	9	5%
Engine and engine cooling	9	5%
Structure	9	5%
Electrical system	8	5%
Air bags	8	5%

In owners' own words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaint records, trimmed for length.

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 O
NHTSA complaint: Fuel/propulsion system

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, 2
NHTSA complaint: Seats

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,
NHTSA complaint: Suspension

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 R
NHTSA complaint: Power train

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 PA
NHTSA complaint: Steering

COMPLAINT REGARDING CONSUMER HAVING TO PAY FOR A RECALL REPAIR ON VEHICLE WHICH WAS SUPPOSE TO BE FREE OF CHARGE.*MR THE CONSUMER DID NOT STATE WHICH RECALL REPAIR WAS BEING REPAIRED. *JB *NM
NHTSA complaint: Unknown or other

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 INT
NHTSA complaint: Steering

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
NHTSA complaint: Suspension

Recalls on record

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1994 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.

Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm 99V215000

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.

Electrical system:wiring 94V024000

THE RIGHT STEERING TIE ROD CAN RUB THROUGH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH RESULTS IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS INCLUDING ENGINE STALLING AND AN INOPERATIVE PARK/STARTER INTERLOCK SYSTEM.

Risk: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION CAUSING STALLING WHILE IN MOTION OR AN INOPERATIVE PARK/STARTER INTERLOCK SYSTEM, WHICH ALLOWS ENGINE START WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT IN THE PARK POSITION, MAY RESULT

Fix: INSTALL A REVISED WIRING HARNESS BRACKET AND A PLASTIC CONVOLUTED SLEEVE TO PROTECT THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS.

Fuel system 98V184000

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

Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift 04V021000

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

The seven scores

Reliability raw	82	excellent
Longevity est.	79	good
Maintenance	77	good
Depreciation	60	average
Performance	56	average
Efficiency	40	below average

How it compares in its class

Percentile ranks against other midsize & large cars in the catalog.

Reliability: better than 47% of midsize & large cars
Longevity: better than 63% of midsize & large cars
Running costs: better than 57% of midsize & large cars
Value retention: better than 57% of midsize & large cars

Which of these numbers are measured

What stands behind each score for this car:

Reliability 82: from NHTSA recalls and complaints. This one is a raw count: we do not have a sales figure for this model, so a high-volume car looks worse here than it should.
Longevity 79: an estimate from powertrain and brand record. No 200,000-mile population exists for a 1994 car yet, so this is a prior, not evidence.
Maintenance 77: repair-cost data where we have it for this model, otherwise a mechanical-complexity estimate from engine size, cylinder count and drivetrain.
Safety: no score. NHTSA crash testing thins out for older vehicles and we would rather show nothing than guess.

Common questions

What goes wrong with the 1994 Eagle Vision?

Owners have filed 164 complaints with NHTSA for this model-year, and power train is the most reported area with 30 of them (18%). There are 4 recalls on record. Check any specific car against its VIN before buying.

Is the 1994 Eagle Vision reliable?

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.

How long will a 1994 Eagle Vision last?

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 1994 car has no 200,000-mile population to observe yet, so treat it as a prior rather than evidence.

Should I buy a 1994 Eagle Vision?

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.