Known Recalls

Model year record

1992 EAGLE Talon

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 61 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V069002

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
42,214
Reported to NHTSA
1998-04-07
Owners notified
1998-07-06

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift9—
Engine and engine cooling: engine6—
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)6114,490 mi
Structure: body: door4—
Power train: automatic transmission3150,000 mi
Unknown or other3—
Visibility: power window devices and controls3—
Power train: clutch assembly2—
Seat belts: front: anchorage2—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut2—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger1—
Exterior lighting: fog lights1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1—
Power train1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts1—
Seats1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Structure1—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension: rear1—
Wheels1—

The 1991 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1993 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.