Total Complaints
6 filings
CHRYSLER EAGLE · model year
1996 CHRYSLER EAGLE
6 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1996CHRYSLEREAGLE carries 6 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 1 fire, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1996 EAGLE is wheels with 2 filings, followed by electrical system:wiring:front underhood (1) and power train (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 88 investigation files overlapping the 1996 EAGLE, and 7 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
6
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| WHEELS | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20101230POWER TRAIN
WHILE DRIVING DOWN A BACK ROAD TOWARDS MY HOME ON DECEMBER 18, 2010, THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY SLIPPED INTO A LOWER GEAR, ALTHOUGH THE SHIFT WAS STILL IN DRIVE/OVERDRIVE. I COULD HEAR THE ENGINE STRAINING. MY CAR HAS "AUTOSTICK," SO I TRIED CHANGING GEARS WITH THAT. WHEN IN AUTOSTICK, 2ND GEAR WAS DISPLAYED ON MY DASHBOARD. NOTHING I DID WOULD CHANGE THE GEAR. MY AUTOSTICK WOULDN'T WORK, SO I SHIFTED BACK INTO REGULAR DRIVE. I CONTINUED TO DRIVE IN 2ND GEAR, AND EVENTUALLY I FELT THE ENGINE EASE UP, AND IT SEEMED FINE AGAIN. I HAVE NOT TAKEN THE CAR IN TO BE INSPECTED, AS I FEEL THIS WILL BE A LARGE JOB CHECKING THE TRANSMISSION. AS NOTED IN A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT FILED TODAY, I'VE ALREADY HAD 2 HUGE BILLS TO REPAIR 2 FRONT END WHEELS FALLING OFF THE CAR... SOMETHING THAT COULD HAVE KILLED MY CHILDREN WHO WERE DRIVING AT EACH SPECIFIC TIME. ALL ISSUES MENTIONED ARE SAFETY ISSUES THAT CHRYSLER SHOULD ADDRESS.
Mileage: 63,000
20101230WHEELS
ON JUNE 28, 2010, THE RIGHT FRONT BALL JOINT BROKE, CAUSING CONTROL ARM, STRUT DAMAGE, ETC. WHEEL WAS HANGING OFF, AND THE CAR COULD NOT BE MOVE OFF ROAD. AFTER REPAIR, I ASKED IF IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE, WONDERING IF OTHER WHEEL WOULD FALL OFF TOO. I WAS ASSURED CAR WAS SAFE. JUST ABOUT 2 MONTHS LATER, SAME THING HAPPENED TO FRONT WHEEL ON DRIVER'S SIDE. ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2010, WHILE PULLING OFF AN EXIT RAMP, THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BROKE OFF CAR AND WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE. NEEDED TO REPLACE FRONT STRUT AND MOUNT, CONTROL ARM, SWAY BAR LINKS, LEFT OUTER TIE ROD END AND AXLE ASSEMBLY. ON EACH INCIDENT, ONE OF MY CHILDREN WERE DRIVING, AND I THINK HOW THEY COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED IN EITHER OR BOTH INCIDENTS. DESPITE THE SERIOUSNESS OF THIS PROBLEM, IT SEEMS AS THOUGH CHRYSLER COULD CARE LESS. IT COST ME OVER $2640 AND CHANGE (AFTER SUPPOSED DISCOUNTS) FOR REPAIRS. BUT WHAT TRULY BOTHERS ME EVERY SINGLE DAY IS KNOWING MY 2 CHILDREN COULD HAVE DIED HAD THEY BEEN IN BUSIER AREAS AT THE TIME
Mileage: 61,340
20101230SUSPENSION
ON JUNE 28, 2010, THE RIGHT FRONT BALL JOINT BROKE, CAUSING CONTROL ARM, STRUT DAMAGE, ETC. WHEEL WAS HANGING OFF, AND THE CAR COULD NOT BE MOVE OFF ROAD. AFTER REPAIR, I ASKED IF IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE, WONDERING IF OTHER WHEEL WOULD FALL OFF TOO. I WAS ASSURED CAR WAS SAFE. JUST ABOUT 2 MONTHS LATER, SAME THING HAPPENED TO FRONT WHEEL ON DRIVER'S SIDE. ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2010, WHILE PULLING OFF AN EXIT RAMP, THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BROKE OFF CAR AND WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE. NEEDED TO REPLACE FRONT STRUT AND MOUNT, CONTROL ARM, SWAY BAR LINKS, LEFT OUTER TIE ROD END AND AXLE ASSEMBLY. ON EACH INCIDENT, ONE OF MY CHILDREN WERE DRIVING, AND I THINK HOW THEY COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED IN EITHER OR BOTH INCIDENTS. DESPITE THE SERIOUSNESS OF THIS PROBLEM, IT SEEMS AS THOUGH CHRYSLER COULD CARE LESS. IT COST ME OVER $2640 AND CHANGE (AFTER SUPPOSED DISCOUNTS) FOR REPAIRS. BUT WHAT TRULY BOTHERS ME EVERY SINGLE DAY IS KNOWING MY 2 CHILDREN COULD HAVE DIED HAD THEY BEEN IN BUSIER AREAS AT THE TIME
Mileage: 61,340
20101230STEERING
ON JUNE 28, 2010, THE RIGHT FRONT BALL JOINT BROKE, CAUSING CONTROL ARM, STRUT DAMAGE, ETC. WHEEL WAS HANGING OFF, AND THE CAR COULD NOT BE MOVE OFF ROAD. AFTER REPAIR, I ASKED IF IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE, WONDERING IF OTHER WHEEL WOULD FALL OFF TOO. I WAS ASSURED CAR WAS SAFE. JUST ABOUT 2 MONTHS LATER, SAME THING HAPPENED TO FRONT WHEEL ON DRIVER'S SIDE. ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2010, WHILE PULLING OFF AN EXIT RAMP, THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BROKE OFF CAR AND WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE. NEEDED TO REPLACE FRONT STRUT AND MOUNT, CONTROL ARM, SWAY BAR LINKS, LEFT OUTER TIE ROD END AND AXLE ASSEMBLY. ON EACH INCIDENT, ONE OF MY CHILDREN WERE DRIVING, AND I THINK HOW THEY COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED IN EITHER OR BOTH INCIDENTS. DESPITE THE SERIOUSNESS OF THIS PROBLEM, IT SEEMS AS THOUGH CHRYSLER COULD CARE LESS. IT COST ME OVER $2640 AND CHANGE (AFTER SUPPOSED DISCOUNTS) FOR REPAIRS. BUT WHAT TRULY BOTHERS ME EVERY SINGLE DAY IS KNOWING MY 2 CHILDREN COULD HAVE DIED HAD THEY BEEN IN BUSIER AREAS AT THE TIME
Mileage: 61,340
20030806FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
WHILE DRIVING GAUGE DROPPED TO ZERO AND VEHICLE SHUT OFF. SMOKE BEGAN COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD, THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE, AND BURNED TO THE GROUND. AS A RESULT VEHICLE WAS CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Mileage: 120,000
20010619WHEELS
SET OF ALLOY WHEELS THAT CAME WITH VEHICLE, AND SPOKES WITHIN WHEELS ARE CRACKING ON ALL FOUR WHEELS. ONE ONE FRONT/DRIVER'S SIDE IS CRACKING THE WORST. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK . THE WHEELS ARE A STEEL WHEEL WITH A HEAVY ALLOY MOLDED TO THE FRONT TO SIMULATE THE APPEARANCE OF A TRUE ALLOY WHEEL, IF ONE OF THE MOLDED SPOKES WAS TO COME OFF DURING DRIVING, THE RESULT COULD BE DISASTROUS. *SLC
Compare 1996CHRYSLEREAGLE to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 7 Open
RQ25005Recall QueryOpen
Recall 23V-413 Post Remedy Failures
PE25009Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Intermittent Loss of Electric Power Steering
RQ25002Recall QueryClosed
Recall 19V-293 Post Remedy Failures
PE24018Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Engine Stall With Intermittent Restart
RQ24004Recall QueryOpen
Loss of motive power due to an internal wiring connector short.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1996 CHRYSLER EAGLE have?▼
The 1996 CHRYSLER EAGLE has 6 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 CHRYSLER EAGLE?▼
The most-complained component for the 1996 CHRYSLER EAGLE is WHEELS with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD and POWER TRAIN.
Is the 1996 CHRYSLER EAGLE safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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