1996 eagle vision tsi has a severe clunking noise when turning the steering wheel left or right. The bolts holding the inner tie rods to the rack are shot and close to failure. This is the second time this car has had safety related steering problems.
1996 Eagle Vision: ball joint or control arm failure
5 of the 46 complaints about the 1996 Eagle Vision describe ball joint or control arm failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 4 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Ball joint or control arm failure by model year
What owners say
This will be the 4th replacement of tie rod ends, twice on driver's side and twice on passenger's side for 1996 eagle vision, a common problem with this car.
Consumer states the steering rack and pinion bushing and the inner tie rod bushings are worn out causing the vehicle to pull strongly to the right and for the right front tire to wear out. This safety hazard has occurred 3 times.
Irregular steering and tire wear fall 98. Inner tie rod bushing nearly gone. Now same problem again. Is this related to defect investigation pe99044?
Tie rod problem also.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Eagle Vision ball joint
Is ball joint or control arm failure a common problem on the 1996 Eagle Vision?
5 of 46 owner complaints about the 1996 Eagle Vision (11%) mention ball joint or control arm failure. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Eagle Vision?
There are 0 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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