Model year record

1995 EAGLE Talon

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 320 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V421002

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
393,796
Reported to NHTSA
2000-12-18
Owners notified
2001-05-21

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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 TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF MOISTURE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V066003

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
165,857
Reported to NHTSA
1999-04-05
Owners notified
1999-08-02

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.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RUBBER BOOTS, AND IF THE BOOT IS DAMAGED, THEY WILL REPLACE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM AND BALL JOINT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V158002

Fuel system, gasoline

Component
Fuel system, gasoline
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
9,616
Reported to NHTSA
1996-08-27
Owners notified
1996-11-27

Defect description

THE FUEL TANK GASKETS FOR THE FUEL PUMP AND/OR GAUGE UNIT GASKET COULD HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY INSTALLED ALLOWING FUEL OR FUMES TO ESCAPE.

Safety risk

IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, THE FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND IF THE GASKETS ARE FOUND TO BE LEAKING, REPLACE THE FUEL TANK, CAPS AND GASKETS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V149001

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,567
Reported to NHTSA
1994-08-08
Owners notified
1994-08-29

Defect description

THE HEADLAMP SUPPORT PANEL CAN DEVELOP A FATIGUE CRACK WHERE THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) HYDRAULIC UNIT IS ATTACHED, ALLOWING THE HYDRAULIC UNIT TO FALL DOWN.

Safety risk

LOSS OF BRAKING CAN RESULT IF THE ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT FALLS. THIS CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL CONNECT THE ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT ATTACHMENT POINT AT A RIGID PORTION OF THE HEADLAMP SUPPORT PANEL WITH A BRACKET AND REINFORCE THE HEADLAMP SUPPORT PANEL BY ADDING A BACK PLATE.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint30130,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission2288,740 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline16
Engine and engine cooling: engine1596,820 mi
Air bags: frontal13
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift13
Suspension: front: control arm10
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery9
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly9
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip7
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)668,800 mi
Structure: body: door6
Vehicle speed control696,820 mi
Electrical system: horn5
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump5113,000 mi
Power train520 mi
Power train: manual transmission5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor550,680 mi
Suspension: front557,801 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint5
Unknown or other5
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer5
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner4
Power train: clutch assembly4
Suspension4
Visibility: windshield4
Electrical system: ignition: module3
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood3
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers3
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash3
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system3
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.3
Fuel system, gasoline375,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads350,680 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator2
Exterior lighting2
Exterior lighting: headlights2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2
Power train: axle assembly2
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft2
Seat belts: front: anchorage2
Seat belts: front: retractor2
Seats: front assembly: recliner2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2
Suspension: rear2
Tires2
Visibility: power window devices and controls2
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly2
Air bags1
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Electronic stability control (ESC)111,236 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
Equipment: electrical1
Exterior lighting: back up lights: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1113,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system18,894 mi
Interior lighting1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Parking brake: conventional1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
Power train: driveline1169,980 mi
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1
Seat belts1
Seat belts: front1
Seats1
Service brakes, air: antilock1
Service brakes, electric1
Steering1
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system196,820 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1
Steering: linkages1
Steering: rack and pinion1
Structure1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm1110,000 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber1
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracket1146,414 mi
Suspension: rear: axle: spindle1104,400 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracket1146,414 mi
Tires: sidewall1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Vehicle speed control: cables1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1

The 1994 model has 15 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has 6 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.