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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1997 Eagle Vision Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
33%of 21 total for the year
Median mileage
125,906miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1997 Eagle Vision, 33% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,906 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“Recall 04v021 000/floor shift ignition-park interlock. Consumer was concerned that the dealer was unable to honor the recall. Dealer and the manufacturer informed the consumer that the parts were unavailable, and they did not know when they will be available.”

NHTSA complaint #10087349, filed 2004-08

“Vehicle transmission began to slip in and out of gear constantly, and was brought to dealership for repairs. Vehicle misdiagnosed and shiftimg linkage replaced, vehicle problem continued. Also, engine overheated while at dealership and engine block destroyed, engine replaced at 8000 miles. Transmission problem persisted and was overhauled with one seal being replaced. Problem continued to 03/17/99. Was brought to shop after accident when vehicle was in reverse and transmission would not engage. …”

NHTSA complaint #702918, filed 1999-02

“Vehicle has been constant problem and safety hazard can not be trusted to leave city area for it constanlty break downs. No safety defects mentiond in summary.”

NHTSA complaint #706809, filed 1999-05

Related recalls

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1997733%
199637%
19953435%
19943423%
19932012%

Other parts of the 1997 Eagle Vision

Steering
6 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Interior lighting
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 Eagle Vision

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology