1993 - 1997 Eagle Vision Pre-Owned Review

Original owners were probably a little miffed over the number of recalls too. The 1993 Vision experienced three recalls alone,

The 1993 Vision experienced three recalls alone, causing original owners headaches. (Photo: DaimlerChrysler Canada)

one involving the "Nitrile" rubber compound O-rings used to seal the fuel injectors, which if not fixed could have allowed fuel to leak into the engine compartment, potentially resulting in an engine fire. Fluorocarbon O-rings were fitted to the 1993 cars and became stock in 1994 and onward.

The following recall involved 1993 to 1997 cars, and was basically a negative result of the same recall on 3.5-liter models. Basically, fuel leakage could result from hairline cracks in the thermoplastic fuel injection rail.

Also for the full run of the vehicle, a recall was announced with regards to cars featuring floor-mounted transmission shifters. The ignition-park interlock could

For the most part, Eagle Visions were fairly decent with regards to reliability. (Photo: DaimlerChrysler Canada)

become defeated and allow the shifter to be moved out of the Park position even with the key removed.

The final recall is for 1994 cars. The right side steering tie rod could rub against the automatic transmission wiring harness insulation resulting in a short circuit. This could have caused electrical system malfunctions, including engine stalling and an inoperative park/starter interlock system.

Of course, all of the problems should have been dealt with when the vehicle was recalled, and therefore shouldn't be a problem with regards to purchasing a pre-owned Vision. They do, however, give a pretty good indication of a car's reliability. For the most part, Eagle Visions were fairly decent in that department, with well cared for pre-owned examples being a reasonable bet compared to domestic, and even some imported rivals.