1998 EAGLE TALON
4 recalls, 24 complaints - 57 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
98V045002 Mar 3, 1998
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DASH PANEL PAD CAN SHIFT INTERFERRING WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL.
Consequence
THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL WOULD NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE A PORTION OF THE DASH PANEL PAD SO IT CANNOT INTERFERE WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL.
Complaint Statistics
24 total complaints
3 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| CHILD SEAT | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dec 19, 2005
Incident date: Dec 15, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE HARMONIC BALANCER IN THE ENGINE FELL APART WHILE DRIVING. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE SMOKE HE SAW COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. HE DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME WHERE HE HAS DONE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Sep 15, 2005
Incident date: Sep 15, 2005
ON AUG.24 2005 PURCHASED AN EAGLE TALON(1998)THE DAY WE BOUGHT IT THE CAR WOULDN'T START. THE SALES REP MESSED WITH SOME WIRES AND IT STARTED. WE GOT IT HOME THE FOLLOWING DAY IT WOULDN'T START. OUR MECHANIC HAD TO REPLACE SOME OF THE WIRING. THE NEXT THING THAT WENT WAS THE CLUTCH CABLES. THE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Sep 15, 2005
Incident date: Sep 15, 2005
ON AUG.24 2005 PURCHASED AN EAGLE TALON(1998)THE DAY WE BOUGHT IT THE CAR WOULDN'T START. THE SALES REP MESSED WITH SOME WIRES AND IT STARTED. WE GOT IT HOME THE FOLLOWING DAY IT WOULDN'T START. OUR MECHANIC HAD TO REPLACE SOME OF THE WIRING. THE NEXT THING THAT WENT WAS THE CLUTCH CABLES. THE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Sep 15, 2005
Incident date: Sep 15, 2005
ON AUG.24 2005 PURCHASED AN EAGLE TALON(1998)THE DAY WE BOUGHT IT THE CAR WOULDN'T START. THE SALES REP MESSED WITH SOME WIRES AND IT STARTED. WE GOT IT HOME THE FOLLOWING DAY IT WOULDN'T START. OUR MECHANIC HAD TO REPLACE SOME OF THE WIRING. THE NEXT THING THAT WENT WAS THE CLUTCH CABLES. THE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Jan 31, 2005
Incident date: Apr 5, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT 100 MPH THE BACK WHEELS LOCKED UP. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL, ALMOST HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. ALSO, THE VEHICLE LEAKED OIL. CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM STEMMED FROM RECALL CAMPAIGN 98V069002 CONCERNING TRANSFER CASE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Jul 20, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
FOIA REQUEST FOR CERTIFIED COPIES OF INFORMATION/DOCUMENTS REC'D OR FWD TO CHRYLSER OR CONSUMERS RE: 1998 EAGLE TALON DEFECTIVE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM CABLE FIX, STUCK THROTTLE ISSUES.*MR (NAR) *CB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
May 10, 2004
Incident date: Mar 4, 2004
WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO HEAR METAL AGAINST METAL. THE MECHANIC STATED THE BRAKE DRUMS HAD FAILED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Aug 19, 2003
VEHICLE DOOR HANDLE BROKE OFF. *MR THE PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE HAD BROKEN OFF WHEN A FAMILY MEMBER TRIED TO GET IN THE VEHICLE. SEVERAL DAYS LATER THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE HAD BROKEN OFF AS WELL. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE DEFECTIVE PART(S). *SCC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 9, 2002
Incident date: Jun 2, 2001
HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING OIL, CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK CONSUMER IS CONCERNED OF A FIRE STARTING. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
May 28, 2002
Incident date: May 1, 2002
THE CAR EXHIBITS A CONDITION WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES BACK AND FORTH AS WELL AS HAVING A PULSATING PEDAL WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. AT THE FIRST OCCURANCE, 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR, I HAD THE ROTORS TURNED AND INSTALLED NEW FRONT BRAKE PADS (THE ROTORS WERE NOT WORN, JUST SEVERE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Apr 24, 2002
Incident date: Mar 4, 2002
TIMING BELT TENSIONER BOLT SNAPPED. RESULTANT TIMING BELT FAILURE BENT THE INTAKE VALVES. THIS REQUIRED THE HEAD TO BE REBUILT. TIMING BELT HAD BEEN REPLACED AT 61,000 MILES IN NOVEMBER OF 2001 AS PART OF SCHEDULED 60,000 MILE MAINTENANCE. THIS AUTOMOBILE IS A SISTER VEHICLE OF THE MITSUBISHI EC... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Apr 24, 2002
Incident date: Mar 4, 2002
TIMING BELT TENSIONER BOLT SNAPPED. RESULTANT TIMING BELT FAILURE BENT THE INTAKE VALVES. THIS REQUIRED THE HEAD TO BE REBUILT. TIMING BELT HAD BEEN REPLACED AT 61,000 MILES IN NOVEMBER OF 2001 AS PART OF SCHEDULED 60,000 MILE MAINTENANCE. THIS AUTOMOBILE IS A SISTER VEHICLE OF THE MITSUBISHI EC... Read more
TIRES
Apr 3, 2002
Incident date: Feb 3, 2001
INITIAL TIRE BLOWOUT IN FEB, 2001 (PASSENGER FRONT TIRE AND RIM REPLACED) SECOND TIRE WENT FLAT AND COULD NOT BE REPAIRED - REPLACED OCT,2001(PASSENGER FRONT) THIRD FLAT AND COULD NOT BE REPAIRED MARCH, 2002 (DRIVER REAR) GOODYEAR SALESMAN STATED NO DEFECTS IN TIRES. NLM (TIRESIZE: R215/50R17)
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Jun 26, 2001
Incident date: May 20, 2001
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00V421002/ MANUFACTURER'S RCALL 967 FOR LOWER BALL JOINTS AT END OF MAY. DEALER DIDN'T HAVE TOOLS ON BACK ORDER. CONSUMER CONTACTED THEM AGAIN IN MIDDLE OF JUNE , AND TOOLS STILL HAVE NOT COME IN. CONSUMER HAS FILED A COMPLAINT WITH MANUFACTURER. *AK
SEATS
May 4, 2001
Incident date: Apr 13, 2001
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM A LOCAL MALL GOING APPROXIMATLY 35 MPH WHEN MY SEAT WITHOUT WARNING BROKE, IT FELL BACK IN THE COMPLETLY RECLINED POSITION . TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT AND I WAS DRIVING SLOW ENOUGH THAT I WAS ABLE TO KEEP FROM WRECKING. MY BIGGEST FEAR IS THAT THIS COULD OF HAPPEN ON A MAJOR HIGH... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 23, 2001
Incident date: Jan 23, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH DASH PANEL INSOLATION SLIDES DOWN INTO THROTTLE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WILL NOT DO ANYTHING. *AK THE FRONT BRAKES WORE OUT PREMATURELY. THE DEALER FAILED TO REMOVE PAPER AND PLASTIC COVERS ON DISCS CAUSING OVER HEATING... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jan 23, 2001
Incident date: Jan 23, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH DASH PANEL INSOLATION SLIDES DOWN INTO THROTTLE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WILL NOT DO ANYTHING. *AK THE FRONT BRAKES WORE OUT PREMATURELY. THE DEALER FAILED TO REMOVE PAPER AND PLASTIC COVERS ON DISCS CAUSING OVER HEATING... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Jan 23, 2001
Incident date: Jan 23, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH DASH PANEL INSOLATION SLIDES DOWN INTO THROTTLE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WILL NOT DO ANYTHING. *AK THE FRONT BRAKES WORE OUT PREMATURELY. THE DEALER FAILED TO REMOVE PAPER AND PLASTIC COVERS ON DISCS CAUSING OVER HEATING... Read more
Crash
CHILD SEAT
Aug 30, 2000
MANUFACTURED 25FEB98, 20 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER CAN CLIMB OUT BECAUSE CLASP THAT HOLDS STRAPS TOGETHER IS EASILY PUSHED DOWN. CALLED EVENFLO ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND WAS TOLD THEY SHOULD BE ABLE TO CLIMB OUT OF THE SEAT IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT SO ITS EASIER FOR THE EMT'S. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY WE EVEN H... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Apr 17, 2000
Incident date: Jan 29, 1998
VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND CONSUMER WENT INSIDE. THEN TURNED VEHICLE ON AND IT ACELLERATED DUE TO THOTTLE PEDAL GETTING STUCK. VEHICLE WAS TURNING AROUND AND AROUND INSIDE HE PARKING LOT. CONSUMER KEPT KICKING THE PEDAL UNTIL IT LET UP. ALSO, WHEN SHE PUT KEY IN THE IGNITION, SHE HAD TO PULL AND... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 17, 2000
Incident date: Jan 29, 1998
VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND CONSUMER WENT INSIDE. THEN TURNED VEHICLE ON AND IT ACELLERATED DUE TO THOTTLE PEDAL GETTING STUCK. VEHICLE WAS TURNING AROUND AND AROUND INSIDE HE PARKING LOT. CONSUMER KEPT KICKING THE PEDAL UNTIL IT LET UP. ALSO, WHEN SHE PUT KEY IN THE IGNITION, SHE HAD TO PULL AND... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Apr 17, 2000
Incident date: Jan 29, 1998
VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND CONSUMER WENT INSIDE. THEN TURNED VEHICLE ON AND IT ACELLERATED DUE TO THOTTLE PEDAL GETTING STUCK. VEHICLE WAS TURNING AROUND AND AROUND INSIDE HE PARKING LOT. CONSUMER KEPT KICKING THE PEDAL UNTIL IT LET UP. ALSO, WHEN SHE PUT KEY IN THE IGNITION, SHE HAD TO PULL AND... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Jun 22, 1999
Incident date: May 17, 1999
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY STEERING BELT FAILED WORK, AND IT WAS VERY HARD TO STEER VEHICLE, AND FINALLY LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Jan 15, 1999
Incident date: Oct 2, 1998
PULLEY BELT WITHIN THE STEERING MECHANISM HAS SHEARED OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKES, PULLEY BELT HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES, BUT DEFECT STILL OCCURS. *AK
EPA Fuel Economy, 1998 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 | 28.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 25.0 | 20.0 | Premium | $3,850 |
| 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, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 28.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 25.0 | 20.0 | Premium | $3,850 |
| 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) | 20.0 | 30.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 29.0 | 23.0 | Premium | $3,350 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Premium | $3,650 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 30.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 29.0 | 23.0 | Premium | $3,350 |
| 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, 1998 EAGLE TALON
57 manufacturer communications from 52 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 5 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 220000 SEATS | 3 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| 116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER | 2 |
9004275
Jul 22, 2020
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehi
9004275
Jul 22, 2020
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehi
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
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.
31-006-19
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
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.
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.
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
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
236098
Dec 11, 1998
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE SUNSHADE FABRIC DELAMINATES FROM THE SUBSTRATE ALONG THE EDEGES OF THE SUNSHADE. *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
980605090398
Aug 12, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING BROKEN VALVE SPRINGS. *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
083298
Jul 2, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NEW VEHICLE PREP PROCEDURES - COMPASS CALIBRATION / HVAC OPERATION. *YC
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
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
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
180598
Feb 27, 1998
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
DISCUSSION: REGARDING IDLER AIR FLOW TEST FOR ABOVE MODELS LISTED MAY INDICATE AN ERRONEOUS FAILURE DUE TO INABILITY OF POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE TO HOLD THE IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR STABLE DURING TEST SEQUENCE. *AK
210398
Feb 13, 1998
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT ON TRANSAXLE DESENSITIZATION TO INTERMITTENT FAULTS / DRIVEABILITY IMPROVEMENTS. *YC
090997
Dec 19, 1997
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON GASKET SURFACE PREPARATION ON ALUMINUM ENGINE COMPONENTS. *NLM
051297
Dec 19, 1997
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
CONCERNS WITH ABS LIGHT ''ON'' CANNOT CUMMUNICATE WITH DRB II. *NLM
051197
Dec 19, 1997
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
CONCERNS WITH ALTERNATE ABS DIAGNOSTIC CODE RETRIEVAL. *NLM
140897
Nov 21, 1997
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON POOR DRIVABILITY WITH HIGH DI (DRIVABILITY INDEX) FUEL. *NLM
9709169737A
Sep 16, 1997
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
CONDITION WITH ALTERNATOR BELT NOISE. *YC
9735A
Sep 10, 1997
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INSTALLATION OF BRAKE ROTOR PROTECTION BAGS. *YC
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