1997 Eagle Talon
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1997 Eagle Talon. Newest first.
Certain airtex fuel pump module assemblies, p/n e7081h, sold for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. the wall of the flared fitting of the fuel pump IS not thick enough to prevent the mating threaded fittings from bottoming out before an adequate seal IS achieved. this condition may result in leakage of fuel at the connection of…
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could result in a fire.
Remedy
Airtex will notify owners and replace the fuel pumps free of charge. the recall IS expected to begin during july 2007. owners can contact airtex automotive at 800-880-3056.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
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 headrest guide bracket was improperly welded to the seat back frame on the passenger side seat back assemblies only.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The headrest support bracket can break, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger seat back assembly with a new assembly.
Owner complaints
24 complaints1 involved a crash2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Power train
There IS a safety recall for the transfer case. I have all the symptoms transfer case failure. There IS oil leaking and the transfer case locks up, making it impossible to drive the car, the wheels will not budge. I have talked to two dealerships. Neither will honor the recall because it has been…
There IS a safety recall for the transfer case. I have all the symptoms transfer case failure. There IS oil leaking and the transfer case locks up, making it impossible to drive the car, the wheels will not budge. I have talked to two dealerships. Neither will honor the recall because it has been performed before. I have talked to chrysler and they will not allow the recall to be performed. The person I spoke to said it could not be done because it IS not a faulty part.even though what IS wrong with the car IS exactly what IS stated in the recall. This IS a safety recall. If the transfer case would have locked up when I was going at a high rate of speed, it could become a very serious medical emergency and even cause a totaled car. I am not sure what was replaced when the recall was performed before, but the symptoms of the car make it seem like it was not done correctly before. *Tr
- Air bags › Frontal · Air bags › Side/window
Dt: the contact owns a 1997 eagle talon. On june 14, 2005 contact's vehicle was involved in a hit and run accident while going 20-25 mph. upon impact, front air bags deployed, but contact sustained airbag burns. he sustained injuries, strain in neck, burns on arm, and on rights hand two…
Dt: the contact owns a 1997 eagle talon. On june 14, 2005 contact's vehicle was involved in a hit and run accident while going 20-25 mph. upon impact, front air bags deployed, but contact sustained airbag burns. he sustained injuries, strain in neck, burns on arm, and on rights hand two finger became numb. The hospital did take x-rays, and stated that contact had a pinched nerve from the strain in his neck which caused the numb fingers. Also another sustained injuries. The passenger's side air bag deployed. The passenger did not sustain any burns from the airbag, but has been off from work since the accident, and was under physician's care. . The road conditions were wet. Because of the airbags deployment vehicle was totaled. the cost of fixing the airbags would be more than the cost of the car.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Daimler chysler refuses to acknowledgne htsa recall campaign 98v069002. please help me. *ak
- Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
A recall for the transfer case was issued. The consumer vehicle identification number was included, however the dealer refused to repair the vehicle. Please provide additional information. *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
1997 eagle talon tsi FWD (identical to mitsubishi eclipse gs-t of the same year) has a problem with failing crankshaft bearings, causing the crank to be able to move around. It IS physically movable by hand left and right and up and down instead of being stationary. Car IS not safe to drive, as…
1997 eagle talon tsi FWD (identical to mitsubishi eclipse gs-t of the same year) has a problem with failing crankshaft bearings, causing the crank to be able to move around. It IS physically movable by hand left and right and up and down instead of being stationary. Car IS not safe to drive, as this "walking crank" could crack the short block at any time rendering the car immobile. Mitsubishi/chrysler refuses to recognize this as a defect and will not fix it under any circumstances. This IS a defect in about half of their 95-99 eclipse/talons with the 2.0L dock turbo engine, and they refuse to even acknowledge it exists. These cars are not safe to drive and mitsubishi has and refuses to do anything about it.*ak
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
While driving 55 mph a loud banging noise was heard coming from the rear. The driver drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic replaced the rear lower ball joints due to worn parts. please provide any additional information. *nm
- Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Consumer stated that transmission fluid IS leaking from the transfer case. mr
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Service brakes, air › Antilock › Wheel speed sensor · Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields · Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint · Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire · Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
While driving, consumer lost control of vehicle, consumer believes her losing control of vehicle was a result of a recall on the lower lateral arm ball joints, 99v066.*jb
- Air bags · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes locked up, resulting in a frontal accident, air bag did not deploy
- Suspension › Front › Control arm
Recall 00v421002 repairs were performed on september 24, 2001. on october 31, 2001 while traveling approximately 35 mph, there was a "rubbing" and "humming" noise coming from front of vehicle. a mechanic examined vehicle and determined that front/right ball joint had failed, and front/ left…
Recall 00v421002 repairs were performed on september 24, 2001. on october 31, 2001 while traveling approximately 35 mph, there was a "rubbing" and "humming" noise coming from front of vehicle. a mechanic examined vehicle and determined that front/right ball joint had failed, and front/ left ball joint was loose. upon contacting dealer , consumer was told that the ball joints had never been sealed when they serviced vehicle for recall. please provide any additional information / attachments. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Egr valve needed to be replaced. *Ak
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Consumer contatced dealer for recall repairs concerning nhtsa recall 00v421002/ manufacturer's recal 967 for lower ball joints. Dealer was unable to complete work because parts were unavailable until further notice. Please provide further details.*ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint · Suspension › Front › Macpherson strut
The dealer repeatedly offered other services (oil change, brake check, shocks) instead of replacing the recall component in a timely manner. nlm
- Power train › Clutch assembly
When driving at 25-30 mph and when attemtping to shift gears clutch would not release into gear due to hydraulic cylinder malfunctioning. consumer has contacted dealer, dealer noted part was on nationwide back odor. Please provide any further details. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The failure was the crankshaft that had considerable fron end play. This condition IS also known as "crank walk" and IS relatively common amongst eclipses and talons. *Ak
- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys
The turbo engine belt failed. *Et
- Electrical system · Electrical system › Ignition › Module · Structure › Body › Door
Possible electrical failure causing other components to experience failure. *yc
- Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Second time failure of the cd player happened, first time march 1998 second time may 1999, service bulliton IS available on problem, but I have concerns about this after my warranty goes out. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicle has been in the shop three times for engine problems, continues to stall and will not start. Dealer contacted and still investigating the problem. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
Transfer case leak.
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
Transfer case leak.
- Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Transfer case leakage.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/supercharger
Problems caused by a hose that connects to the turbo, causing oil pressure to lower and fluid to leak on the block.
- Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
The leak on the yoke of the transfer case allows enough of the gear lubricant in the transfer case to seep out that it will eventually have no lubricant and will seize.
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.
- 10220101Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10220097Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10191460Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 10175735Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
- 10169249Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169247Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10169245Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 6092304Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures.
- 6089800Daimlerchrysler corporation IS now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles.
- 6089048Concerns with body side molding service. *Nlm
- 6089038Information on tire and wheel runout. *Nlm
- 6089028Information on 41te/42le service information. *Nlm
- 6088988Concerns with 41te/42le transaxle shudder during an emcc (electronically modulated converter clutch) shift. *Nlm
- 6088938Concerns with power steering belt alignment. *Nlm
- 6088926Information on no start diagnostic cam/crank sensor $01 and $28. *Nlm
- 6088890Information on leak detection pump (ldp) dealer test mode. *Nlm
- 6088884Information on poor drivability with high di (drivability index) fuel. *Nlm
- 6088858Information on gasket surface preparation on aluminum engine components. *Nlm
- 6088814Vehicle may expereience inoperative cd player sales code raz radio. *Nlm
- 6088801Information regarding garage door opener. *Nlm
- 6088786Concerns with engine coolant usage. *Nlm
- 634272Flash programming failure recovery. *Slc
- 621898Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4.
- 620066Subject regarding generic scan tool (gst), publication no. 81-170-00008 provided with this technical service bulletin to provide reference information when using generic scan tool on obdii vehicles.
- 620059Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty.
- 618049Subject regarding wire splice repairs.
- 616720Information on new components and a repair procedure developed to replace failed seat slide motors.
- 615688Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 612160Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *Mjs
- 610635Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 610000Some vehicles may exhibit a condition where the door ajar warning light and dome light may work intermittently or may become inoperative.
- 609995This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts.
- 609988Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes p1494, p0442 p0455, or p0456.
- 607963Information on child seat tether anchors.
- 607959This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket.
- 607916Technical service bulletin regarding multi-layer steel (mls) head gasket installation procedures.
- 606164Conditions with light knocking noise from the rear shock area.
- 605014Conditions with intermittent loss of speed control.
- 604970Vehicles exhibiting front coil spring creaking, popping, or squeaking.
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