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1991 Eagle Talon Engine problems

Owners have filed 21 complaints about the 1991 Eagle Talon's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 20% of all its complaints, most recently on August 15, 2002. They describe 0 crashes, 3 fires and 0 injuries. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Complaints
21
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Engine complaints

Engine & cooling

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

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 8016451
Engine & coolingTransmission & drivetrain

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

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Power trainNHTSA 893966
Engine & coolingFire

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

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 865278
Engine & cooling

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...

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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

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 718946
Engine & cooling

1St the timing belt went and I needed to have engine rebuilt. 1000 Miles later it happened again and mechanic said the oil pump is causing the timing belt to go and I need a whole new engine. Dealer says that recall was already performed on my car by previous owner and I am out of luck. 86,000 Miles is way to premature for an engine repair, ecspecially when manufacture knows this problem exists. They should pay for car repair. Please help!!! *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 716406
Engine & cooling

When driving at any speed, vehicle is stalling and there is a loss of power. Also, a knocking noise is coming from the vehicle. Dealer can't determine the cause of the problem. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 850704
Engine & coolingElectrical systemVisibility & wipersBody, doors & structureAcceleration & cruise control

After taking my 1991 eagle talon to the dealer on 10/6/99, I was told that I had an engine oil leak that required a new timing belt, I also needed to replace the throttle position sensor, spark plugs, air filter, tune-up, ect. I was also told that I needed a new oxygen sensor. This was the first of 2 recalls I had performed on my car. When I questioned the dealer about already having the o2 sensor recall done, they informed me that they had "no record" of having that recall done on my car. They said the only recall...

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recorded by them was for the transfer case, which was done 10/98, and took about 5 months to get the parts to complete it. I was told it would cost me $675.00 To fix everything. When they contacted me on 10/13/99, they said that my car was finished, but when I asked what was completed, they told me that the engine oil leak and timing belt was not fixed or replaced, and that I had to pay for the oxygen sensor, since they had "no record" of it being recalled or replaced before!!!! I was told that if something is recalled, I am not responsible for it, even if it needs fixed or replaced after the recall was performed. Could you please investigate this and let me know if I can refuse payment for this? I would like to know how to handle this before I go to pick up my car at the dealership. Thank you for your help.

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Electrical system · Visibility · Structure · Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 713271
Engine & cooling

VEHICLE STALLED, OIL PAN IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 544467
Engine & coolingSeats & seat belts

NO SUMMARY

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Seat beltsNHTSA 703972
Engine & cooling

My 1991 eagle talon broke down on 2/3/99. I have been told the timing belt slipped and caused roughly $3000.00 Worth of engine damage. I was told there was a recall back in 1994 but I never received anything in the mail. The same problem ocurred in october of 1993 and it was covered under

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 703826
Engine & cooling

NO SUMMARY

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 702149
Engine & coolingFire

ENGINE FIRE.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 541566
Engine & cooling

Engine failure on several occasions at highway speed, major repairs to engine components however still continues to fail. (Qcaw)

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 539475
Engine & cooling

THE SILENT SHAFT BELT FAILED.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 533057
Engine & cooling

TIMING BELT BROKE, CAUSING ENGINE TO FAIL.

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 517131
Engine & cooling

Belt tensioner on timing belt failed, causing valves to bend and thread to wear on engine drive shaft.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 516689
Engine & coolingSeats & seat belts

Owner didn't receive recall notices (bought the car used). Wants refund for timing belt and seat belt repairs.

Filed Engine and engine cooling · Seat beltsNHTSA 511191
Engine & coolingFire

Fire started in the engine compartment, cause undetermined. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 985690
Engine & cooling

Camshaft/time belt broke, causing extensive engine damage on vehicle. 8Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 982496
Engine & cooling

Consumer was driving and the timing belt broke there was no warning . Tt

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 978878
Engine & cooling

PURCHASE CAR NEW THE RADIATOR BROKE . TT

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 972261

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