1993 Eagle Talon
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1993 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.
Owner complaints
38 complaints2 involved a crash5 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Power train
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…
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.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
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…
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.
- Tires
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…
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.
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
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.…
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
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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.
- Power train › Manual transmission
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
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
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
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
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
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
Shoulder belt overtightens against passenger.had to use emergency release for my passenger. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
Failed component locked up all 4 wheels (all wheel drive vehicle). *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
My car engine was blown at 48,600 miles due to a valve coming apart and a piston going through the engine. The most ironic part of this IS that it happened 7 days after the expiration of my 7 year 70,000 mile extended warranty that I purchased when I bought the car. As you can see the milage was…
My car engine was blown at 48,600 miles due to a valve coming apart and a piston going through the engine. The most ironic part of this IS that it happened 7 days after the expiration of my 7 year 70,000 mile extended warranty that I purchased when I bought the car. As you can see the milage was significantly under the mileage threshold by more than 30%. I have contacted chysler and my dealer. Chrysler came back with an offer of $6,000 to repair my engine of which they would pay half. Sounds like a great deal, huh? Not really when the book value on the car IS $3,000. I continued to try to get chrysler to cover the costs (which I believe are at retail prices) based on goodwill and to stand by their products. To no avail chyrsler would not budge. My dealer has offered to pay half of my share or $1,500. I am grateful that my dealer has offered me something more reasonable. I am planning on writing to chrysler to express my dissatisfaction with their products and their consumer good will. I have obtained some good information from your site to include in my letter. I certainly will never buy a chrysler product again
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
While driving hood flew up & back towards windshield. Windshield was badly damaged, and interfered with driver's vision. Pulled vehicle to side of road. hood latch was faulty & failed to keep hood down. There was no prior warning of a problem.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Manufacturer specs require timing belt replacement every 60,000 miles but new replacement timing belt failed less than 20,000 miles later, causing severe engine damage and car to cut out while traveling on highway.on highway. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Failure of transfer case in transmission. Vin# excluded from recall #98v069002 on this vehicle.
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
When driving at 40 mph lost power, and vehicle won't go into third or fouth gear. Also, brakes are soft when applying, and one of the rotors had to be replaced. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
While driving at 35 mph, there was transmission fluid coming from the vehicle, and vehicle stalled/ and cut off . Also, crankshaft rod bearing knoc k or ticking sound, and rear brake rotors and pads squeak. *ak
- Unknown or other
Paint seems to be fading rapidly, and chipping off the mirror's. I have taken good care of this car, regularly washing and waxing. I have seen similar talon's, and eclipse's with the same problem. paint fading really noticable on trunk,deck lid, doors,
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Timing belt failure due to premature belt fatigue, causing $3,500 in damages, head ruined, exhuast valves ruined.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Timing belt broke while starting the vehicle. heard that there might be a recall on this item.. Would like to find out. also paint IS flaking and peeling very badly on the rear bumper section. And paint IS bubbling above the drivers side door near the sunroof. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Transfer case failed/replaced prior to recall notification. After initial repair transfer case leaked/locked up in traffic, was repaired under recall. (98v-069)aw
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
Tail shaft seal in trasfer case failed. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Fuel filter threads stripped at factory installation. removal requires fuel line replacement.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Driving about 25 mph and without prior warning the vehicle had loud noise coming from the engine, and the vehicle stalled. the consumer stated the engine has been replaced three times, and the dealer indicated vehicle needed another engine , and they can't determine any other problems.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/supercharger · Power train › Automatic transmission
Flywheel/timing belt/engine turbo and transmission failed.
- Power train › Manual transmission
Recall #98v069000 mentions only automatic transmissions. the transfer case IS identical for five speed models and the leak problem IS identical. owner concerned that all AWD models with both automatic and manual transmissions should be included.
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.
- 10191460Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 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.
- 39536Shift control solenoid valve revision.
- 39534Door glass adjustment.
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