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Eagle VisionModel year report

1997 Eagle Vision Problems

Complaints
21filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
83,780miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
19 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl FWD · 16 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1997 Eagle Vision (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 1997 Eagle Vision. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 7 complaints (33% of the total), followed by steering (6) and engine cooling (5). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 13% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 83,780 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 9 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the floor shift filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Seat belts (1), Tires (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “Purchased the car 01/24/09 it was leaking fluids, cutting off after driving on the expressway,and revving on it's on while in park. Took it into the place I got it from with my own list of things as well as a list of cars. They kept the car for several days and when I got it back it still did the same thing a week later. It stopped running 04/09 had to get it towed 3 times. Got it towed to the place I got it from and they kept it for about 2weeks and the problems are still there except it starts now but it has other problems as well and I have to make payments on it every month. …”

NHTSA complaint #10270051, filed 2009-05, 154,252 miles

Steering: “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! …”

NHTSA complaint #10185540, filed 2007-03, 136,885 miles

Engine cooling: “Dt: consumer had a problem with cracked seal rails. This was th fourth replacement. It was leaking fuel all over the engine, and was getting 5 miles to the gallon. Also, went through 2 fuel pumps, and 3 water pumps. Front end ball joints had to be replaced at 30,000 miles.”

NHTSA complaint #10123945, filed 2005-06, 30,000 miles

Fuel system: “The vehicle caught on fire due to a fuel leakage. Chrysler is currently recalling this make, model and year, however the owner has not been notified by chrysler of the recall. Please provide any additional information.”

NHTSA complaint #10055314, filed 2004-01, 57,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

13% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 64,000 and 135,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2513%25–5038%50–7513%75–10025%100–15013%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 83,780 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1997 Eagle Vision. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Vision · sedan not rated4 / 4———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1997 Eagle Vision version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Vision FWD3.3L 6-cyl4-speed automatic172520$3,350
Vision FWD3.5L 6-cyl4-speed automatic162419$3,550
Vision FWD3.5L 6-cyl4-speed automatic152418$3,700

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1997 Eagle Vision → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 9 on record; the latest 9 are shown.

Other model years of the Eagle Vision

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
19972183,7802—19—Stable
19964696,0002—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling
19959755,0003—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1994148117,0004—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1993163119,5005—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Eagle Vision model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1997 Eagle Vision have?

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 1997 Eagle Vision as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1997 Eagle Vision is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 7 complaints (33% of the total), followed by steering with 6.

Has the 1997 Eagle Vision been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1997 Eagle Vision get?

The EPA rates the 1997 Eagle Vision (Vision, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 16 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1997 Eagle Vision reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 83,780 miles and the middle half falls between 64,000 and 135,000 miles; 13% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.