1994 EAGLE TALON
1 recalls, 21 complaints - 7 TSBs
98V069002 Apr 7, 1998
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR ADEQUACY OF THE TRANSFER CASE OIL VOLUME, TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AND OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION OF THE TRANSFER CASE MECHANISM. IF OIL VOLUME IS INSUFFICIENT, THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF OIL WILL BE ADDED. IF THERE IS TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AFFECTED COMPONE... Read more
Complaint Statistics
21 total complaints
2 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 |
STEERING:COLUMN
Jun 10, 2005
Incident date: Oct 1, 2004
1994 EAGLE VISION STEERING LOCKED UP WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. *MR *SC *JB
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
Feb 19, 2005
Incident date: Sep 2, 2003
FRONT WHEELS LOCKED UP DUE TO TRANS AXLE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING (LUCKILY AT SLOW SPEED) CAUSING UNREPERABLE DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION. UPON OPENING TRANSMISSION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE 4TH GEAR SPROCKET HAD SHATERED. NEEDED REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION AND HALF SHAFTS.*AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 25, 2004
Incident date: Aug 20, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH PASSENGER'S RIGHT FRONT TIRE COMMENCED TO WOBBLE WITH ONLY THE DRIVER IN AN EAGLE, TALON, 1997 VEHICLE. CONSUMER BELIEVED THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO THE BELT BREAKING WITHIN THE TIRE. AFTER MARKET TIRE INSTALLED AT 64,000 MILES; TIRE SIZE P215/60R14; DOT# UTT7C28517A4L. TIRE DEALE... Read more
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
Oct 10, 2003
Incident date: Oct 10, 2003
WHILE CHANGING A FLAT TIRE, THE JACK COLLAPSED. *AK THE CONSUMER FELT THAT THE JACK SHOULD BE REPLACED ALONG WITH A LETTER OF APOLOGY FROM THE MANUFACTURER. *LA *JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 26, 2001
Incident date: Jun 24, 2001
WHILE DRIVING 60MPH THE CAR LOST SPEED. THE ENGINE WAS OK BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT PULL IT'S SELF. AS I WAS A ONLY A MILE FROM THE DEALER I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM I WAS ABLE TO GET IT THERE WHERE THE TRANSMISSION FAILED IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE DEALER. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 2, 2000
Incident date: Feb 25, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Dec 28, 1999
Incident date: Dec 24, 1998
CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH TRANSFER CASE. VEHICLE BROKE DOWN, AND WOULDN'T MOVE FORWARD OR REVERSE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 19, 1999
Incident date: Nov 19, 1999
RPM DROPPED TO 0
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Sep 19, 1999
Incident date: Jun 15, 1998
ORIGINAL CLUTCH FAILED SHORTLY AFTER THE TRANSFER CASE RECALL WAS PERFORMED. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR TO WORK ON THE HIGHWAY, WHEN THE CLUTCH STARTED TO SLIP. SHE BARELY MANAGED TO GET THE CAR OFF THE ROAD BEFORE THE CLUTCH STOPPED FUNCTIONING ENTIRELY. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALS THAT TALON/EC... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Aug 1, 1997
ENGINE HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE DUE TO A VALVE CLICKING NOISE.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 13, 1999
TRANSMISSION MALFUNCITON.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jun 14, 1998
Incident date: Jun 14, 1998
A BOLT UNDER THE TRANSMISSION FELL OUT, CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. POSSIBLE CAUSE IS BOLT NOT TIGHTENED DURING SERVICE.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Apr 28, 1998
TRANSFER CASE IS LEAKING OIL. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 10, 1997
Incident date: Jan 1, 1997
AWD TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAK. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Jun 18, 1997
Incident date: May 1, 1997
HOOD LATCH FAILURE; HOOD OPENED AT 65 MPH, CRASHED THROUGH THE WINDOW AND WENT OVER THE ROOF. DENTED ROOF PANEL AND SHATTERED SUNROOF. *AK
Crash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 19, 1997
Incident date: Dec 12, 1996
THE SEAT BELT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE WILL NOT LATCH. PROBLEM NOT CORRECTED. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Sep 4, 1996
REAR AXLE BRACKET BROKE.
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 24, 1996
Incident date: Oct 22, 1996
WHILE DRIVING IN LOCAL TRAFFIC, TIMING BELT SNAPPED, CAUSING ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN, NO WARNING, COULD HAVE CAUSED ACCIDENT. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Jan 17, 1996
RATTLING NOISE INFRONT WHEEL AREA DUE TO BROKEN UNDERCARRIAGE BOLT. *SD
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
May 31, 1995
Incident date: Jun 30, 1994
FIBER GLASS PANEL PROHIBITS OCCUPANTS FROM OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOORS. TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 13, 1995
Incident date: Jan 13, 1994
TRANSMISSION LOCKUP WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS THE FOURTH INCIDENT. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1994 EAGLE TALON
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 28.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 29.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 20.0 | 18.0 | Premium | $4,300 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 22.0 | 19.0 | Premium | $4,050 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 25.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 23.0 | 20.0 | Premium | $3,850 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 26.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Premium | $3,650 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 EAGLE TALON
7 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 220000 SEATS | 3 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
0800600REV
Dec 29, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
2300800B
Nov 24, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
230800
Mar 3, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
080600
Feb 25, 2000
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
233599REVA
Oct 1, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
233599
Sep 3, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, EAGLE TALON
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE97040
Opened: Sep 4, 1997 , Closed: Jan 30, 1998
TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP
ALLEGED DRIVETRAIN FAILURE THAT CAN LEAD TO LOCK-UP OF THE REAR OR ALL WHEELS.
PE94074
Opened: Oct 12, 1994 , Closed: Feb 24, 1995
HOOD FLY-UP
There is no summary currently available
EAGLE TALON - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the EAGLE TALON across all model years (1990, 1998).
28
Total Recalls
791
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
36
Reported Crashes
16
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths