Eagle Talon 1994
Model Talon made in 1994 by Eagle got 22 consumer complains, 4 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, equipment and latches/locks/linkages. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, seats and structure. The car had one investigation (wheels). There was one recall concerning power train . The car has 2 modeles with engines 1.8l, 2.0l.
Model 1994
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 23/30/26 | 26/39/31 | Regular | $ 693 | 3 | 930831 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 23/32/26 | 26/41/31 | Regular | $ 693 | 3 | 930831 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 19/21/20 | 21/27/23 | Premium | $ 1012 | 3 | 930916 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 19/23/21 | 21/30/25 | Premium | $ 964 | 3 | 930916 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 22/27/24 | 24/35/28 | Regular | $ 751 | 3 | 930831 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 20/25/22 | 22/32/25 | Premium | $ 921 | 3 | 930916 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 22/29/24 | 24/37/29 | Regular | $ 751 | 3 | 930831 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 21/28/24 | 24/36/28 | Premium | $ 844 | 3 | 930916 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V069002 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 05/15/1989 to 02/02/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 42214 | 07/06/1998 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/07/1998 | 06/16/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began july 6, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chrysler at 1-800-992-1997. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0800600REV | 12/29/2000 | 080600 | 618049 | Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb | 04/03/2001 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 080600 | 02/25/2000 | 609995 | This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt | 04/12/2000 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| 2300800B | 11/24/2000 | 230800A | 615688 | Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt | 01/28/2001 |
| 230800 | 03/03/2000 | 233599A | 610635 | Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt | 05/09/2000 |
| 233599 | 09/03/1999 | 607963 | Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt | 10/21/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 233599REVA | 10/01/1999 | 233599 | 612160 | Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs | 06/06/2000 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS | ||||||
| EA98002 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/30/1998 | 04/30/1998 | TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP | 98V069000 | |
| Alleged transfer case failures that can lead to lock-up of the front, rear or all wheels.most lock-ups for which a root cause was reported involve bearing failures in the transfer case resulting from leakage of oil from the rear seal/yoke of the transfer case | ||||||
| EA98002 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/30/1998 | 04/30/1998 | TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP | 98V069002 | |
| Alleged transfer case failures that can lead to lock-up of the front, rear or all wheels.most lock-ups for which a root cause was reported involve bearing failures in the transfer case resulting from leakage of oil from the rear seal/yoke of the transfer case | ||||||
| PE97040 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 09/04/1997 | 01/30/1998 | TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP | ||
| Alleged drivetrain failure that can lead to lock-up of the rear or all wheels. | ||||||
| EA98002 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/30/1998 | 04/30/1998 | TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP | 98V069001 | |
| Alleged transfer case failures that can lead to lock-up of the front, rear or all wheels.most lock-ups for which a root cause was reported involve bearing failures in the transfer case resulting from leakage of oil from the rear seal/yoke of the transfer case | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 08/01/1997 | 2 | 10/20/1993 | |
| Engine has been replaced twice due to a valve clicking noise. | |||
| 10/22/1996 | 1 | 07/01/1994 | |
| While driving in local traffic, timing belt snapped, causing engine to shut down, no warning, could have caused accident. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | |||
| 10/10/2003 | 1 | 03/01/2003 | |
| While changing a flat tire, the jack collapsed. *ak the consumer felt that the jack should be replaced along with a letter of apology from the manufacturer. *la *jb | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | |||
| 05/01/1997 | 01/01/1996 | ||
| Hood latch failure; hood opened at 65 mph, crashed through the window and went over the roof. dented roof panel and shattered sunroof. *ak | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 02/25/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1995 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/24/2001 | 1 | 06/01/2001 | |
| While driving 60mph the car lost speed. the engine was ok but the car would not pull it's self. as i was a only a mile from the dealer i bought the car from i was able to get it there where the transmission failed in the parking lot of the dealer. *ak | |||
| 11/19/1999 | 2 | 03/01/1994 | |
| Rpm dropped to 0 | |||
| 08/01/1994 | |||
| Transmission malfunciton. | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 12/05/1996 | ||
| Awd transfer case oil leak. *ak | |||
| 01/13/1994 | |||
| Transmission lockup while driving. this is the fourth incident. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 12/24/1998 | |||
| Consumer has been experiencing problems with transfer case. vehicle broke down, and wouldn't move forward or reverse. the manufacturer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 10/10/1997 | |||
| Transfer case is leaking oil. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/04/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1994 | |
| Rear axle bracket broke. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||
| 09/02/2003 | 1 | 10/12/1997 | |
| Front wheels locked up due to trans axle failure while driving (luckily at slow speed) causing unreperable damage to the transmission. upon opening transmission, it was discovered that the 4th gear sprocket had shatered. needed replacement transmission and half shafts.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/15/1998 | 1 | 09/01/1996 | |
| Original clutch failed shortly after the transfer case recall was performed. my wife was driving the car to work on the highway, when the clutch started to slip. she barely managed to get the car off the road before the clutch stopped functioning entirely. further investigation reveals that talon/eclipses are known for premature clutch failures ( as low as 5000 miles ). also, it seemed suspicious that the clutch would fail so soon after the transfer case had failed. my extended warranty ( purchased from the dealer ) will not cover a simple worn-out part. the parts must be defective in some way, and they are categorizing my clutch failure as wear-out. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/14/1998 | 01/03/1996 | ||
| A bolt under the transmission fell out, causing driver to lose control of vehicle. possible cause is bolt not tightened during service. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/12/1996 | 09/01/1995 | ||
| The seat belt on the front passenger's side will not latch. problem not corrected. *ak | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| 1994 eagle vision steering locked up which resulted in an accident. *mr *sc *jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 06/30/1994 | |||
| Fiber glass panel prohibits occupants from opening and closing the doors. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 01/17/1996 | 7 | ||
| Rattling noise infront wheel area due to broken undercarriage bolt. *sd | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 08/20/2004 | 64000 | 1 | 04/15/1997 |
| While driving 70 mph passenger's right front tire commenced to wobble with only the driver in an eagle, talon, 1997 vehicle. consumer believed the problem was due to the belt breaking within the tire. after market tire installed at 64,000 miles; tire size p215/60r14; dot# utt7c28517a4l. tire dealer was not notified. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 10/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Driver cannot look over left shoulder without turning body to get a clear view out of rear window due to design of vehicle. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN | AUSTIN | 55912 | KAV KOVNER |