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1993 Eagle Talon

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest May 10, 2012
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Apr 7, 1998
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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5 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 38 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1993 Eagle Talon, most frequently naming the transmission, engine and seat belts categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; 3 NHTSA investigations name it; and 9 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Transmission1533.3%
  • Engine1328.9%
  • Seat belts511.1%
  • Tires & wheels48.9%
  • Brakes24.4%
  • Body & structure12.2%
  • Visibility12.2%
  • Driver assistance12.2%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
98V069002

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Apr 7, 1998
42,214 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.
The risk: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The 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 COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED. IF THE TRANSFER CASE SHOWS OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION, THE TRANSFER CASE WILL BE REPLACED.
CHRYSLER CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

EA98002ClosedEngineering Analysis

TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP

Opened Jan 30, 1998
Closed Apr 30, 1998
WHEELSLed to recall 98V069001
PE97040ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP

Opened Sep 4, 1997
Closed Jan 30, 1998

ALLEGED DRIVETRAIN FAILURE THAT CAN LEAD TO LOCK-UP OF THE REAR OR ALL WHEELS.

WHEELS
PE94074ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

HOOD FLY-UP

Opened Oct 12, 1994
Closed Feb 24, 1995

There is no summary currently available

STRUCTURE

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

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Powertrain (other)
Filed May 10, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 EAGLE TALON ES. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 15 MPH WHEN A BANG WAS EMITTED FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE TRANSFER CASING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO QUALIFY FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 98V069002 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 157,000.

NHTSA ID
10457992
Incident
Sep 1, 2009
Transmission
Filed Nov 17, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 EAGLE TALON. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. HE DROVE AND PARKED THE VEHICLE TO HIS RESIDENCE. A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER, HE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT ALL OF THE OIL LEAKED OUT. MORE OIL WAS PLACED INTO THE VEHICLE, BUT LEAKED OUT IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARDS. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WERE NO LONGER LIABLE FOR THE REPAIRS BECAUSE THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED FOR THIS SPECIFIC COMPONENT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 127,000.

NHTSA ID
10249031
Incident
Nov 10, 2008
Mileage
127,000 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Sep 18, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 EAGLE TALON. THE VEHICLE HAS COOPER LIFELINER CLASSIC II TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NORMAL WEAR FOR THE AGE OF THE TIRES. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.

NHTSA ID
10242784
Incident
Jul 15, 2006
Mileage
30,000 mi
Seat belts
Filed Oct 17, 2007

ACTIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAILS TO OPERATE BELOW 30 DEGREES (F). CHRYSLER PART #MB791139. THE SHOULDER BELT MECHANISM LOCKS AND FAILS TO RELEASE WHEN BELOW THE ABOVE TEMPERATURE. BECAUSE THE COMPONENT IS BENEATH THE CENTER ARM REST, IT DOES NOT SUFFICIENTLY WARM UNTIL AFTER AN HOUR OF VEHICLE USE. THE RESULT IS THE SHOULDER BELT CANNOT BE USED DURING THE FIRST HOUR OF DRIVING AS IT WILL NOT EXTEND TO ITS' INTENDED POSITION. THIS ISSUE IS CONSISTENT AND OCCURS EVERY DAY WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 30 DEGREES(F). *TR

NHTSA ID
10205944
Incident
Jan 15, 2007
Mileage
92,000 mi
Engine
Filed Feb 9, 2004

I BOUGHT THE CAR AND DROVE IT LESS THAN 20,000 MILE THEN THE TIMING BELT BROKE CAUSING THE EXHAUST VALVES TO BEND AND MESS THE HEAD UP CAUSING ME TO REPLACE THE ENGINE ANT ALMOST $2000.00. I HEAR THAT THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS I READ WHERE PEOPLE ARE SUEING FOR REPAIR.

NHTSA ID
10056831
Incident
Sep 15, 2000
Mileage
110,000 mi
Transmission
Filed Oct 31, 2002

THE VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO DRIVE BUT WILL GO INTO REVERSE. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. AT THIS TIME THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN LOOKED AT BY A MECHANIC. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

NHTSA ID
8021985
Incident
Sep 28, 2002
Transmission
Filed Aug 13, 2002

VEHICLE WAS GOING 50-55MPH AND REAR WHEELS LOCKED UP. VEHICLE SLID ALL OVER THE ROAD, CAUSING IT TO GET STUCK SIDEWAYS ON THE HILL. TRANSFER CASE LEAKED OIL, AND BLEWOUT REAR DIFFERENTIAL. VEHICLE WAS APART OF NHTSA RECALL 98-V-069-002/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 780 IN 1998. DEALER WAS AWARE THAT WORK WAS PERFORMED BY AN INDEPENDENT DEALER.*AK

NHTSA ID
8016084
Incident
Aug 2, 2002
Transmission
Filed Jul 17, 2001

TRANSMISSION/ TRANSFER CASE LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLE'S MAKE AND MODEL. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

NHTSA ID
892972

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

R2118796A

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.

0800600REV

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB

2300800B

SEATS

SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

230800

SEATS

SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

080600

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT

233599REVA

STRUCTURE:BODY

SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Eagle Talon by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2000000—
1999100—
1998174045.8
1997244044.7
1996445248.5
19952096360.3
1994211251.5
1993Viewing381348.8
1992561346.6
19911042356.3
1990734357.2

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.