Known Recalls

Model year record

1993 Eagle Talon

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 48 owner complaints on file.

Eagle Talon, 1990–1994 generation
Pictured: the 1990–1994 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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
Engine and engine cooling: engine9110,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift7—
Power train: automatic transmission5127,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline4—
Power train: manual transmission3—
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)3—
Seat belts: front: retractor292,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1—
Power train1—
Seat belts1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Structure: body: door1—
Tires130,000 mi
Unknown or other1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—

The 1992 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1994 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Eagle Talon model years

1999199819971996199519941993199219911990

All Eagle Talon recalls by year

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.