1997 Eagle VISION problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
16 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
83,780 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1997 model year. Data snapshot: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 16 complaints (12.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 4 | 25.0% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 12.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 6.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 2 |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 2 |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Fog Lights | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System: 2; Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly: 2; Steering:Rack And Pinion: 2; Electrical System: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Exterior Lighting:Fog Lights: 1; Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 1
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 8 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
2000: 1; 2001: 4; 2002: 1; 2004: 3; 2005: 2; 2006: 2; 2007: 1; 2009: 1; 2012: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10155268 · 2006-04-13 (April 13, 2006)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 135,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10155268 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10185540 · 2007-03-19 (March 19, 2007)
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 WHEEL NO LONGER WORKED! ADDITIONALLY, BOTH FRONT TIRES NOW MOVED COMPLETELY INDEPENDANT OF EACH OTHER (ONE WOULD STAY STRAIGHT WHILE THE OTHER COULD VEER TO THE RIGHT!!) THIS MADE EVEN GETTING THE CAR UP ON A TOW BED ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE (ONE PER…
Owner-reported narrative. 136,885 miles reported. Look up ODI 10185540 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10176341 · 2006-12-17 (December 17, 2006)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 64,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10176341 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10097711 · 2004-10-26 (October 26, 2004)
VEHICLE SHUT DOWN DUE TO A DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION PAN. CONSUMER HAS MADE SEVERAL REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 97,560 miles reported. Look up ODI 10097711 at NHTSA ↗