The 1993 Eagle Vision carries 5 open NHTSA recalls — most recently covering lower arm and fuel injection system. Owners report 8 recurring issue clusters, led by “ABS warning light and ABS brake malfunction.” Eagle was Chrysler's badge for other companies' cars, so maintenance follows whoever built yours. The Talon is a Mitsubishi Eclipse twin, and its 4G63 engine lives or dies by timing-belt discipline: belt, tensioner, and the small balance-shaft belt every 60,000 miles, because a snapped balance belt takes the timing belt with it. The Summit is a Mitsubishi Mirage with the same belt-era rules. The Vision is a Chrysler LH sedan, chain-driven with the 3.3 V6 and belt-driven with the 3.5. Premier and Medallion are Renault-derived and poorly documented; treat them as annual-service classics and lean on a specialist. Every figure here is decades old, so age now governs as much as mileage.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Campaign #99V215000 · Sep 8, 1999
Issue: 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Campaign #98V184000 · Jun 8, 1998
Issue: 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 CHANGING THE UPPER AND LOWER INJECTOR O-RINGS. HOWEVER, IF A VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE O-RINGS OR FROM A CRACKED FUEL LINE, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO A DEALER TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Campaign #98V130000 · Dec 6, 1998
Issue: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.3L ENGINES. THE 'O-RINGS' USED TO SEAL THE INTERFACE OF THE FUEL INJECTOR RAIL SUPPLY, RETURN AND CROSS OVER TUBES ARE NOT AS ROBUST AS THOSE USED IN LATER MODEL YEARS. DETERIORATION OF THE 'O-RINGS' CAN CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE.
Risk: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Campaign #04V021000 · Jan 13, 2004
Issue: 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 1-800-853-1403.
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Campaign #92V128000 · Sep 15, 1992
Issue: THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM TENSION STRUT WASHERS CAN CRACK AND FALL OFF DUE TO HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT.
Risk: LOSS OF A WASHER WILL CAUSE A CLUNKING SOUND, HEARDDURING BRAKING. IF LEFT UNATTENDED, THE LOSS OF THE WASHER WILL EVENTUALLYRESULT IN TENSION STRUT ATTACHMENT FAILURE THAT CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Fix: REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR STRUT BAR WASHERS AND NUTS.
What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 1993 Eagle Vision.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
6 NHTSA complaints · 1995-03 → 1998-02
“ABS WARNING LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY COMES ON, BRAKES FEEL MUSHY. TT”
“WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES THE PEDAL WILL TRAVEL TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAIL. *AK”
SEATS
7 NHTSA complaints · 1997-07 → 2005-03
“THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT BACK WOULDN'T STAY IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. IT KEPT FALLING BACK DOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *PH *TC”
“FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT TOTALLY COLLAPSED. METAL BAR/BRASE SPLIT APART. CAUSING SEAT TO FALL REARWARD. *AK”
“DRIVERS SEAT SUPPORT FAILED CAUSING SEAT TO FALL BACK. *AK”
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
5 NHTSA complaints · 1995-02 → 1998-05
“HEADLIGHTS DO NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION ON THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY DURING WET RAINY WEATHER, IMPAIRS DRIVER'S VISION, HEADLIGHTS ADJUSTED FEW TIMES BY DEALER. *AK”
“HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM, CANNOT SEE CLEARLY AT NIGHT. TT HEAD LIGHTS ARE DIM. INORDER TO DRIVE SAFELY THE HIGH BEAMS MUST BE ON AT ALL TIMES. *YH”
“HEADLIGHT ILLUMINATION IS INADEQUATE, HEADLIGHT REPLACED, HOWEVER STILL INADEQUATE”
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
39 NHTSA complaints · 1995-01 → 2005-05
“FUEL RAIL/INJECTION SYSTEM LEAK. REFERENCE NHTSA 98V184000 AND CHRYSLER RECALL NUMBER 790. 3 INCIDENTS OF FUEL SYSTEM LEAK DUE TO DEFECTIVE FUEL RAIL SYSTEM LEAK. NHTSA 98V184000/CHRYSLER RECALL 790 IS FOR SUPPOSEDLY FIXING RIGHT (PASSENGER) SIDE INJECTION RAIL BUT FAILS TO”
“790. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR RECALL REMEDY, BOTH SIDES WERE LEAKING. DEALER COULD ONLY REPLACE O-RINGS TO SIDE INDICATED ON THE RECALL NOTICE. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK”
“RECALL 98V130000//787; SMELLED GASOLINE , FOUND A LEAK, O-RINGS WERE WORN OUT AND LEAKING GAS OVER THE MOTOR. FIRE STARTED. CONSUMER STOPPED THE FIRE WITH VERY MINIMUM DAMAGE. DEALER CONTACTED, AND REPAIR WORK WAS DONE BY THE CONSUMER AT CONSUMER EXPENSE. *AK”
SUSPENSION
11 NHTSA complaints · 1997-08 → 2005-09
“I RECEIVED RECALL 99V215000 NOTICE IN FEB 2000 FOR ENGINE CRADLE FAILURE.. I CONTACTED THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD I WAS ON A WAITING LIST TO FIX THE PROBLEM. AT THAT TIME THEY NEEDED A SPECIAL TOOL TO FIX THE DEFECT. AFTER CHECKING MANY TIMES THE TOOL IS STILL NOT”
“WHEN DRIVING FRONT RIGHT WHEEL WILL WANDER FROM THE DIRECTION TAKEN. THIS IS DUE TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARM SEPARATING FROM THE ENGINE CRADLE. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK”
“REAR TRAILING ARM BRACKET BROKE, CAUSING LEADING PORTION OF THE TRAILING TO DROP, RESULTING IN DISENGAGEMENT OF ENTIRE LEFT REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY/LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK”
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
6 NHTSA complaints · 1995-01 → 1997-04
“THE ROTORS KEEP WARPING AND HAVE TO BE REPLACED CONSTANTLY AND THE METAL IS TOO THIN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT”
“THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS KEEP WARPING AT 10 OR 11,000 MILES, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHEN BRAKING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK”
“BRAKES PULSATE DUE TO WARPING OF THE BRAKE ROTORS. THIS IS THE OCCURRENCE. TT”
AIR BAGS
4 NHTSA complaints · 1996-12 → 2004-03
“AIR BAG FAILURE IN 1993 EAGLE VISION TSI. AFTER FULL FRONTAL IMPACT WITH GUARDRAIL THAT PROBABLY SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED AIRBAGS, THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ON BUT AIRBAGS HAD FAILED TO DEPLOY. OCCUPANT WAS BRUISED BY SEATBELT BUT OTHERWISE UNINJURED. *AK”
“IN A FRONTAL COLLISION DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. DRIVER DIED.*AK”
“TRAVELING AT 30-35 MPH , HAD A FRONTAL COLLISION, NEITHER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ON IMPACT, DRIVER RECEIVED INJURY TO ABDOMEN AND BACK. *AK”
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
8 NHTSA complaints · 1994-12 → 2006-05
“VEHICLE EXPERIENCES INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AK”
“THE ENGINE CUTS OFF FOR A FEW SECONDS WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS (60 MPH). THE VEHICLE LURCHES AS A RESULT. LUCKILY, THE ENGINE STARTS UP AGAIN WITHOUT NEEDING TO CRANK AND THE VEHICLE PROCEEDS. ON ONE OCCASION, WHEN DRIVING AT SLOWER SPEED (25 MPH), THE VEHICLE STALLED. I”
“IGNITION CAM SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *SKD”
Note: NHTSA also opened 9 defect investigation(s) on this vehicle that closed without action.
Issues on other model years
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). Complaint data refreshed Sep 20, 2026. Investigation data refreshed Sep 1, 2026.
We display NHTSA's record with attribution; we don't editorialize on what these complaints mean for any specific vehicle.
Critical for safety and preventing major damage
Chrysler's era schedule: 7,500 miles normal, 3,000 severe. Turbo Talons should live on the severe schedule; turbos of this era cook oil. Any surviving Eagle deserves at least an annual change regardless of miles.
Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges
Dealer
~$120–$160
Shop
~$85–$115
DIY
~$25–$55
Full synthetic costs more than conventional. 5-quart 0W-20 + filter is the typical bill.
Talon 4G63 (turbo and not): every 60,000 miles including tensioner, idlers, and the balance-shaft belt, the item whose failure causes most 4G63 belt disasters. Summit engines: same 60,000-mile discipline. Vision 3.5 V6: 60,000 miles on pre-1997 cars, inspect at 60 and replace by 90 on later ones, water pump with it. Vision 3.3: chain, no service. These are mostly interference engines; on a 25+ year old car, replace on age if history is unknown.
Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges
Dealer
~$935–$1175
Shop
~$655–$825
DIY
Pro only
On interference engines, a snapped belt destroys valves. Worth doing on schedule. Bundle water pump + tensioner — labor is already there.
Annual inspection of belts, hoses, cooling system, and suspension. Rubber and coolant age out on cars this old regardless of mileage.
Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges
Dealer
~$85
Shop
~$60
DIY
Free
Most shops do this free with any paid service. A flashlight and 10 minutes covers the basics yourself.
Every 2 years is sound practice for this era; no published factory interval survives.
Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges
Dealer
~$180–$200
Shop
~$125–$140
DIY
~$10–$25
DOT 3 or 4 — match the cap. Vacuum bleeders make this a one-person DIY.
With each oil service. AWD Talons: keep tire diameters matched to protect the driveline.
Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges
Dealer
~$85
Shop
~$60
DIY
Free
Often free at the shop where you bought the tires — worth asking before paying.
Keeps your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently
Conventional plugs of the era ran about 30,000 miles. No verified Eagle-specific figure survives; check the manual if you have one.
Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges
Dealer
~$285–$390
Shop
~$200–$275
DIY
~$25–$100
Iridium plugs cost more but last 100k+ miles. V6/V8 access varies wildly — some are tough.
Extends the life of your vehicle and improves comfort
Green coolant of the era: every 2 years or 30,000 miles. Old coolant eats water pumps and radiators quietly.
Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges
Dealer
~$285–$330
Shop
~$200–$235
DIY
~$25–$60
Use the manufacturer-specified coolant — wrong color/chemistry can damage the cooling system.
Roughly every 30,000 miles, inspected at services.
Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges
Dealer
~$60–$95
Shop
~$45–$70
DIY
~$15–$40
5-minute job on most cars; the airbox lid usually has clips, no tools needed.
Era automatics like fresh fluid; every 30,000 miles is the safe habit, and the Vision's 42LE needs the correct ATF+ spec. Manual gearboxes: change on condition.
Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges
Dealer
~$330–$500
Shop
~$235–$355
DIY
~$60–$180
Some sealed transmissions have no dipstick — fill is precise and best left to a shop. Many drivers can still DIY drain-and-fill.
Inspect at every service, replace on age. On cars this old, original rubber anywhere is overdue.
Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges
Dealer
~$195–$235
Shop
~$135–$165
DIY
~$20–$50
DIY-friendly if you can reach the tensioner. Inspect for cracks rather than swap on a strict mileage interval.
Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.
How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.
This maintenance schedule for the 1993 Eagle Vision reflects Eagle's published service intervals. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.