1991 Eagle Talon
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1991 Eagle Talon. Newest first.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 components will be replaced. if the transfer case shows operational degradation, the transfer case will be replaced.
The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch IS securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button IS pressed. If either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer IS developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
Owner complaints
104 complaints5 involved a crash3 involved a fire7 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Took my 1991 eagle talon tsi to klaben chrysler to be serviced by them per the recall on the car. they called and said everything checked ok. But the transmission IS burned up. that week a fellow technician and I pulled the transmission and transfer case as an assembly and found the insides of…
Took my 1991 eagle talon tsi to klaben chrysler to be serviced by them per the recall on the car. they called and said everything checked ok. But the transmission IS burned up. that week a fellow technician and I pulled the transmission and transfer case as an assembly and found the insides of the transfer case were powder and blown apart inside. the transfer case was not leaking due to no oil at all in the transfer case. I have the invoice ( #chbs538463) that states everything ok but a note that says the transmission IS burned up. nine miles from the time I picked up the car the transfer case locked up and the car was not movable. We had to jack up the vehicle to bring it inside the shop to see what the problem was. This IS unacceptable for a potential crash to happen and the just pushed it out the door like everything IS perfectly fine. *jb
- Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Nhtsa recall 98v069002 concerning transfer case failure.. lock up of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication. *ak
- Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Defect stated in the transfer case recall 98 v 069 002 occurred after the recall repairs were performed. As a result, the bushing in the extension housing wore out and developed a leak. dealership was refusing to repair the bushing.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
Contacted dealer regarding recall 98v069002 remedy due to transfer case lockup. dealer informed customer that they did not have to replace transfer case because it was not mandated under recall corrective action.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Timing belt teeth broke at the crank. this allowed pistons to keep running, but the cam stopped. as a result of this vehicle failed. repairs were done in april 2002, with failure reoccuring in aug 2002. mileage accumulation between the repairs was 7,500 miles. please describe details. *ak
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Snow builds up around headlights and will not melt,headlight illumination diminishes in bad weather causing poor visbility. *mj
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Driver's seatbelt tightens to where consumer feels strangled.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
I am the 2ND onwer of the car. Can I still get a free replacement of the part? No safety defect listed. *Ak
- Power train › Clutch assembly · Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Contaced dealership, were very difficult said not transfer case said it was clutch, was required to pay for clutch, then car still did not work, they then put on new transfer case even though stating it was not the cause and still there IS rear wheels making noise as if there IS something inthem. Recall should cover clutch too since it was trf case causing all the damage.*ak
- Power train › Manual transmission
Car had several times felt like it was "cutting out" and jerking, once getting off freeway it smelt heavily of brakes and could not determine why car was lagging very badly, continued to drive for several weeks then while driving 40mph car began convulsing and jerking. Pulled over barely made to…
Car had several times felt like it was "cutting out" and jerking, once getting off freeway it smelt heavily of brakes and could not determine why car was lagging very badly, continued to drive for several weeks then while driving 40mph car began convulsing and jerking. Pulled over barely made to gas station. Car was having hard time shifting gears and clutch was very hard to push. Wheels locked up and would not roll or move put in gear and attempted to move car revved up but would not budge. Disconnected rear driveline and drove home as "front wheel drive" vehicle.took to chrysler and havebeen fighting to get resolved.says clutch IS blown out and has nothing to do with transfer case.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
Vehicle was being repaired. Independent mechanic found recall notice 98v069002 regardinng transfer case failure. Also, camshaft failed. independent mechanic replaced parts. later problem with camshaft belt and transfer case reappeared, causing damage to vehicle. Mechanic contacted manufacturer…
Vehicle was being repaired. Independent mechanic found recall notice 98v069002 regardinng transfer case failure. Also, camshaft failed. independent mechanic replaced parts. later problem with camshaft belt and transfer case reappeared, causing damage to vehicle. Mechanic contacted manufacturer , and was informed that manufacturer was willing to repair transfer case /camshaft belt, but not other damage done to vehicle. Information furnished by mechanic with permission from owner. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump · Power train › Automatic transmission · Vehicle speed control
Ecu electrical components faulty causing fuel pump to turn on and off repeatedly. also causes rpms to fluctuate. manual transmission grinds, shifts roughly, and does not go into gear.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
Vehicle was repaired under recall 98 v 069 002. 20000 miles later transfer case siezed up due to the yoke . dealer was inspecting vehicle.*ak consumer feels that dlr did not properly perform recall or recall does not cover enough parts to fix defect.
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
Recall 98v069002./transfer case. took vehicle to dealer, and they would not correct recall.*ak transfer case failed, which stripped the output shaft of the transmission and also the input sleeve of the transfer case, transmission had to be replaced. *slc
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
A/c drips on engine computer, shorting it out. design flaw. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
Heard sizziling sound, smelled burning and car stopped completely while I was driving down the road. I was just able to coast to the side of the road. The computer component under the dash IS burnt. The car will not start at all. Luckily I was not in heavy traffic when this happened. I have heard…
Heard sizziling sound, smelled burning and car stopped completely while I was driving down the road. I was just able to coast to the side of the road. The computer component under the dash IS burnt. The car will not start at all. Luckily I was not in heavy traffic when this happened. I have heard of several other owners who have had the same thing happen to their talon,eclipse or laser which are all the same exact car with identical components.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Car overheated and white smoke was coming out of the engine. Consumer pulled over, and car stalled. Then, there was more white smoke, and consumer saw flames coming out of engine.*ak
- Power train › Manual transmission
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Power train › Manual transmission
Dealer refused to fix recall 98v069.002 concerning transfer case failure *ak *yd
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Dealer refused to fix recall 98v069002 concerning transfer case failure. *Ak *yh
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
Dealer refused to fix recall 98v069.002 concerning transfer case failure. *Ak *jb
- Power train › Manual transmission
My manual transmission grinds terribly when shifting from 2ND to 3RD, or 4 to 3RD. the clutch IS fully pressed, yet still a bad grind. it IS hard to shift into revers also.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Differential proportional valve
Vehicle experienced a brake problem because dealer was unable to replace a leaking differential: proportional valve. manufacturer informed consumer that the proportional valve needed was no longer available, so consumer had to get the part from a salvage yard. *ak *ML
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys
I am investigating prior failures and/or actions taken in regard to failure of the timing belt auto-tensioner assembly. The timing & balancer belts were replaced under a manufacturer recall: 09594183 recall-594-timing belt. The work was performed again the following week at no-cost, after reporting…
I am investigating prior failures and/or actions taken in regard to failure of the timing belt auto-tensioner assembly. The timing & balancer belts were replaced under a manufacturer recall: 09594183 recall-594-timing belt. The work was performed again the following week at no-cost, after reporting "more than usual engine vibration." I suspected that the "balance shaft" was indexed 180 degrees out-of-phase, as this would be the only probable cause for "increased engine vibration." this was confirmed by the notes in the second invoice stating: "adjusted balance shaft; labor-2.5 hours." my other question IS in regards to the dealer's liability for goods and services. If due care was not given, then proper service of a directly related component cannot be reasonably assumed. Therefore, the subsequent premature failure of the timing belt auto-tensioner assembly, could be linked to that service. Any information in regards to other cases of similar failures and answers to the legal questions would be very helpful. *ak
- Structure › Frame and members
Rear right side of vehicle's body has separated from the frame without any signs. Dealer has been contacted. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Transfer case lockup
- Transfer case lockup
Alleged drivetrain failure that can lead to lock-up of the rear or all wheels.
- Hood fly-up
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 618049Subject regarding wire splice repairs.
- 615688Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 612160Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *Mjs
- 610635Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 609995This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts.
- 607963Information on child seat tether anchors.
- 39534Door glass adjustment.
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