1997 EAGLE TALON
4 recalls, 37 complaints - 69 TSBs
07E055000 Jul 26, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
CERTAIN AIRTEX FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLIES, P/N E7081H, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE WALL OF THE FLARED FITTING OF THE FUEL PUMP IS NOT THICK ENOUGH TO PREVENT THE MATING THREADED FITTINGS FROM BOTTOMING OUT BEFORE AN ADEQUATE SEAL IS ACHIEVED. THIS COND... Read more
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AIRTEX AUTOMOTIVE AT 800-880-3056.
00V421002 Dec 18, 2000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES MMC'S PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN, SEE 99V-066.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. BALL JOINTS THAT EXHIBIT WEAR BEYOND THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS. BALL JOINTS THAT ARE WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE CLEANED AND A SPECIAL SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED T... Read more
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
97V081002 Aug 8, 1997
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Defect Description
THE HEADREST GUIDE BRACKET WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BACK ASSEMBLIES ONLY.
Consequence
THE HEADREST SUPPORT BRACKET CAN BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW ASSEMBLY.
Complaint Statistics
37 total complaints
2 crashes 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 |
POWER TRAIN
Mar 13, 2009
Incident date: Mar 12, 2009
THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL FOR THE TRANSFER CASE. I HAVE ALL THE SYMPTOMS TRANSFER CASE FAILURE. THERE IS OIL LEAKING AND THE TRANSFER CASE LOCKS UP, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE THE CAR, THE WHEELS WILL NOT BUDGE. I HAVE TALKED TO TWO DEALERSHIPS. NEITHER WILL HONOR THE RECALL BECAUSE IT HAS BEEN PE... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 18, 2005
Incident date: Jun 14, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 EAGLE TALON. ON JUNE 14, 2005 CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT WHILE GOING 20-25 MPH. UPON IMPACT, FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, BUT CONTACT SUSTAINED AIRBAG BURNS. HE SUSTAINED INJURIES, STRAIN IN NECK, BURNS ON ARM, AND ON RIGHTS HAND TWO F... Read more
Crash
2 injured
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Jul 18, 2005
Incident date: Jun 14, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 EAGLE TALON. ON JUNE 14, 2005 CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT WHILE GOING 20-25 MPH. UPON IMPACT, FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, BUT CONTACT SUSTAINED AIRBAG BURNS. HE SUSTAINED INJURIES, STRAIN IN NECK, BURNS ON ARM, AND ON RIGHTS HAND TWO F... Read more
Crash
2 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 29, 2005
Incident date: Apr 1, 2005
DAIMLER CHYSLER REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGNE HTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 98V069002. PLEASE HELP ME. *AK
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Nov 1, 2004
Incident date: Oct 15, 2004
A RECALL FOR THE TRANSFER CASE WAS ISSUED. THE CONSUMER VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS INCLUDED, HOWEVER THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 18, 2004
Incident date: Jun 1, 2004
1997 EAGLE TALON TSI FWD (IDENTICAL TO MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GS-T OF THE SAME YEAR) HAS A PROBLEM WITH FAILING CRANKSHAFT BEARINGS, CAUSING THE CRANK TO BE ABLE TO MOVE AROUND. IT IS PHYSICALLY MOVABLE BY HAND LEFT AND RIGHT AND UP AND DOWN INSTEAD OF BEING STATIONARY. CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE, AS THI... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Mar 24, 2004
Incident date: Mar 24, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH A LOUD BANGING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR. THE DRIVER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE REAR LOWER BALL JOINTS DUE TO WORN PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Nov 6, 2002
Incident date: Oct 29, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THAT TRANSMISSION FLUID IS LEAKING FROM THE TRANSFER CASE. MR
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
May 14, 2002
THE SUNROOF TRIM MOLDING WAS COMING LOOSE.*JB
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Sep 7, 2000
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, CONSUMER BELIEVES HER LOSING CONTROL OF VEHICLE WAS A RESULT OF A RECALL ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS, 99V066.*JB
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Oct 12, 2000
CONSUMER STATED ABS LIGHT WAS ON, DEALER REPLACED FAULTY FRONT WHEEL SENSOR.*JB
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
May 14, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A LOUD RATTLING NOISE UNDERNEATH VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, DEALER FOUND LOOSE EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD BENT UP.*JB
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
May 14, 2002
THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE IN REAR COMPARTMENT AREA, DELAER FOUND SPARE TIRE LOOSE IN TRUNK AREA.*JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 14, 2002
CONSUMER STATED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON.*JB
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Nov 16, 2001
Incident date: Sep 7, 2000
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, CONSUMER BELIEVES HER LOSING CONTROL OF VEHICLE WAS A RESULT OF A RECALL ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS, 99V066.*JB
AIR BAGS
Nov 7, 2001
Incident date: Sep 16, 2001
BRAKES LOCKED UP, RESULTING IN A FRONTAL ACCIDENT, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Nov 7, 2001
Incident date: Sep 16, 2001
BRAKES LOCKED UP, RESULTING IN A FRONTAL ACCIDENT, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Nov 5, 2001
Incident date: Oct 31, 2001
RECALL 00V421002 REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2001. ON OCTOBER 31, 2001 WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THERE WAS A "RUBBING" AND "HUMMING" NOISE COMING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE. A MECHANIC EXAMINED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT FRONT/RIGHT BALL JOINT HAD FAILED, AND FRONT/ LEFT ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Aug 20, 2001
Incident date: Aug 2, 2001
EGR VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Jul 13, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 2001
CONSUMER CONTATCED DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS CONCERNING NHTSA RECALL 00V421002/ MANUFACTURER'S RECAL 967 FOR LOWER BALL JOINTS. DEALER WAS UNABLE TO COMPLETE WORK BECAUSE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Jul 9, 2001
STRUTS WERE LEAKING. NLM
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Jul 9, 2001
THE DEALER REPEATEDLY OFFERED OTHER SERVICES (OIL CHANGE, BRAKE CHECK, SHOCKS) INSTEAD OF REPLACING THE RECALL COMPONENT IN A TIMELY MANNER. NLM
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Mar 2, 2001
WHEN DRIVING AT 25-30 MPH AND WHEN ATTEMTPING TO SHIFT GEARS CLUTCH WOULD NOT RELEASE INTO GEAR DUE TO HYDRAULIC CYLINDER MALFUNCTIONING. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER NOTED PART WAS ON NATIONWIDE BACK ODOR. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 13, 2000
Incident date: Aug 1, 2000
THE FAILURE WAS THE CRANKSHAFT THAT HAD CONSIDERABLE FRON END PLAY. THIS CONDITION IS ALSO KNOWN AS "CRANK WALK" AND IS RELATIVELY COMMON AMONGST ECLIPSES AND TALONS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 17, 2000
HEAD GASKET AND VALVES FAILED. *ET
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 17, 2000
BATTERY/STARTER FAILED. *ET
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Oct 17, 2000
THE TURBO ENGINE BELT FAILED. *ET
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Sep 30, 1999
Incident date: Feb 23, 1999
DOOR PIN SWITCH FAILED. *YC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 30, 1999
Incident date: Aug 13, 1999
POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL FAILURE CAUSING OTHER COMPONENTS TO EXPERIENCE FAILURE. *YC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Sep 30, 1999
Incident date: Mar 10, 1999
ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATION DUE TO COMPUTER MALFUNCTION. *YC
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Jun 8, 1999
Incident date: May 20, 1999
SECOND TIME FAILURE OF THE CD PLAYER HAPPENED, FIRST TIME MARCH 1998 SECOND TIME MAY 1999, SERVICE BULLITON IS AVAILABLE ON PROBLEM, BUT I HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THIS AFTER MY WARRANTY GOES OUT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 29, 1998
Incident date: Aug 25, 1998
VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP THREE TIMES FOR ENGINE PROBLEMS, CONTINUES TO STALL AND WILL NOT START. DEALER CONTACTED AND STILL INVESTIGATING THE PROBLEM. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Apr 27, 1998
TRANSFER CASE LEAK.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Apr 8, 1998
TRANSFER CASE LEAK.
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Mar 4, 1998
TRANSFER CASE LEAKAGE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Feb 25, 1998
Incident date: Feb 15, 1998
PROBLEMS CAUSED BY A HOSE THAT CONNECTS TO THE TURBO, CAUSING OIL PRESSURE TO LOWER AND FLUID TO LEAK ON THE BLOCK.
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Jan 30, 1998
Incident date: Aug 1, 1997
THE LEAK ON THE YOKE OF THE TRANSFER CASE ALLOWS ENOUGH OF THE GEAR LUBRICANT IN THE TRANSFER CASE TO SEEP OUT THAT IT WILL EVENTUALLY HAVE NO LUBRICANT AND WILL SEIZE.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1997 EAGLE TALON
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Premium | $3,850 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 28.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 23.0 | 19.0 | Premium | $4,050 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 30.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 29.0 | 24.0 | Premium | $3,200 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (4-Wheel or All-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, 1997 EAGLE TALON
69 manufacturer communications from 63 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 5 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| 220000 SEATS | 3 |
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-006-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-003-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100319
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100519
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
1802002
Jun 24, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC
1801201
May 25, 2001
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUBJECT REGARDING GENERIC SCAN TOOL (GST), PUBLICATION NO. 81-170-00008 PROVIDED WITH THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO PROVIDE REFERENCE INFORMATION WHEN USING GENERIC SCAN TOOL ON OBDII VEHICLES. *TT
0801001
May 25, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT
2100601
Mar 16, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ
0800600REV
Dec 29, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
0804000
Dec 8, 2000
221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
INFORMATION ON NEW COMPONENTS AND A REPAIR PROCEDURE DEVELOPED TO REPLACE FAILED SEAT SLIDE MOTORS. *TT
2300800B
Nov 24, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
082700
Sep 29, 2000
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *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
180100
Feb 4, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING MISDIAGNOSED LEAK DETECTION PUMP SYSTEMS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1494, P0442 P0455, OR P0456. *TT
084699
Dec 31, 1999
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE DOOR AJAR WARNING LIGHT AND DOME LIGHT MAY WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE. *TT
083799
Nov 12, 1999
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT
233599REVA
Oct 1, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
090899
Sep 17, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING MULTI-LAYER STEEL (MLS) HEAD GASKET INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. *TT
210599A
Sep 3, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY AND INSTALLATION OF A RESUABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT
233599
Sep 3, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
020799
Jun 11, 1999
022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
CONDITIONS WITH LIGHT KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE REAR SHOCK AREA. *TT
020299
Apr 9, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
VEHICLES EXHIBITING FRONT COIL SPRING CREAKING, POPPING, OR SQUEAKING. *TT
210699
Apr 2, 1999
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CONDITIONS WITH INTERMITTENT LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL. *TT
210599
Mar 5, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING REUSABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT
210499
Feb 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION ON 1999 RUNNING CHANGES TO TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR (TRS) *TT
190199
Jan 22, 1999
015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
PROCEDURES ON ALIGNING THE POWER STEERING BELT. *TT
081798
Dec 30, 1998
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES. *YC
050898
Dec 18, 1998
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
EXHIBITTING A CONDITON WHERE THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES OR THE BRAKE PEDAL PULSATES DUE TO PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS. *AK
976498
Dec 16, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONDITION WITH ROLLING CODE GARAGE DOOR OPENER. *YC
250298
Oct 23, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING I/M ( INSPECTION MAINTENANCE ) TESTING - OBD II "CARB" READINESS MONITOR INFORMATION. *YC
183298
Sep 25, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *YC
9841
Aug 7, 1998
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WHINE OR MOAN NOISE COMING FROAM THE FUEL TANK AREA. *YC
210298
Jun 26, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSTIC / DRIVEABILITY IMPROVEMENTS, TRANSAXLE THAT INCORPORATES A TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR (TRS) ONLY. REDUCES A SHUDDER CONDITION THAT MAY BE EXPERIENCED DURING LIGHT THROTTLE 1-2 UPSHIFT. *AK
020798
Jun 19, 1998
022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
CONDITIONS WITH LIGHT KNOCKING OR TAPPING NOISE BEING HEARD FROM THE REAR SHOCK REAR WHILE TRAVELING OVER BUMPS. *YC
232398
Jun 12, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY PROGRAMMING. *YC
210798
Apr 24, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT ON DELAYED TRANSAXLE ENGAGEMENT. *AK
081698
Apr 17, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK
020298
Apr 17, 1998
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
A SQUEAKING OR HARD RUBBING NOISE MAY BE HEARD FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN TRAVELING OVER BUMPS. *YC
020298
Apr 17, 1998
020000 SUSPENSION
A SQUEAKING OR HARD RUBBING NOISE MAY BE HEARD FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN TRAVELING OVER BUMPS. *YC
090997
Dec 19, 1997
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON GASKET SURFACE PREPARATION ON ALUMINUM ENGINE COMPONENTS. *NLM
140897
Nov 21, 1997
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON POOR DRIVABILITY WITH HIGH DI (DRIVABILITY INDEX) FUEL. *NLM
082797A
Sep 26, 1997
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE MAY EXPEREIENCE INOPERATIVE CD PLAYER SALES CODE RAZ RADIO. *NLM
970926082797
Sep 26, 1997
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THE CD PLAYER MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE, AND WILL NOT ACCEPT THE CD WHEN ATTEMPTING TO INSERT THE DISK INTO THE RADIO. *YC
182497
Aug 8, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION ON NO START DIAGNOSTIC CAM/CRANK SENSOR $01 AND $28. *NLM
082797
Jul 18, 1997
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
CONCERNS WITH CD PLAYER NOT ACCEPTING CD WHEN ATTEMPTING TO INSERT THE DISK INTO THE RADIO. *YC
233897
Jun 27, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER DIAGNOSTICS. *TW
220197
Jun 13, 1997
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE AND WHEEL RUNOUT. *NLM
182297
Jun 13, 1997
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
MIL ILLUMINATION WITH HEX CODE $3A. *TW
210997
May 16, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON 41TE/42LE SERVICE INFORMATION. *NLM
082097
May 16, 1997
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION REGARDING GARAGE DOOR OPENER. *NLM
082097
May 16, 1997
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
DISCUSSING ROLLING CODE TECHNOLOGY AND IT'S FEATURES ON GARAGE DOOR OPENERS. *YC
070397
May 9, 1997
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM
070397
May 9, 1997
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
VARIOUS CAR OWNER'S HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN USING ENGINE COOLANTS MADE WITH PROPYLENE GLYCOL INSTEAD OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL. *YC
181797
May 2, 1997
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP) DEALER TEST MODE. *NLM
210597
Mar 14, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CONCERNS WITH 41TE/42LE TRANSAXLE SHUDDER DURING AN EMCC (ELECTRONICALLY MODULATED CONVERTER CLUTCH) SHIFT. *NLM
231097
Mar 14, 1997
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CONCERNS WITH BODY SIDE MOLDING SERVICE. *NLM
190597
Mar 14, 1997
015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
CONCERNS WITH POWER STEERING BELT ALIGNMENT. *NLM
970314210597
Mar 14, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
CONDITION WITH TRANAXLE SHUDDER DURING A 3RD GEAR TO 3RD GEAR PARTIAL EMCC ( ELECTRONICALLY MODULATED CONVERTER CLUTCH) ENGAGEMENT, 3RD GEAR PARTIAL EMCC TO 4TH GEAR PARTIAL EMCC ENGAGEMENT, OR 4TH GEAR TO 4TH GEAR EMCC ENGAGEMENT. *YC
080997
Feb 28, 1997
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
AIR BAG WARNING LABELS. *TW
230797
Feb 28, 1997
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
DOOR TRIM DEFROSTER GARNISH SERVICE. *TW
230397
Feb 14, 1997
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
DIFFICULT TO CLEAN LIGHT COLORED "CHALKY" RESIDUE FROM PLASTIC BODY COMPONENTS THAT ARE MOLDED IN BLACK. *TW
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