- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
- The risk
- This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1993 Eagle Talon Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 38 complaints about the 1993 Eagle Talon with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (19) and the engine & cooling (12). Those complaints describe 2 crashes and 5 injuries. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 1998 for the automatic transmission. For comparison, the 1992 has 56 and the 1994 has 22.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Talon year, for its age
#95 most complained-about 1993 vehicle
- Complaints
- 38
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 5
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1993 Eagle Talon problems
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1993 Eagle Talon recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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38 complaints about the 1993 Eagle Talon
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners. Page 1 of 2.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
Shoulder belt overtightens against passenger.Had to use emergency release for my passenger. *Ak
Failed component locked up all 4 wheels (all wheel drive vehicle). *Ak
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?...
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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
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.
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
Failure of transfer case in transmission. Vin# excluded from recall #98v069002 on this vehicle.
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
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
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,
Timing belt failure due to premature belt fatigue, causing $3,500 in damages, head ruined, exhuast valves ruined.
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
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
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.
Flywheel/timing belt/engine turbo and transmission failed.
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.
Fuel filter threads stripped at factory installation. Removal requires fuel line replacement.
Transfer case is leaking in several location, no oil left in the transfer case, could cause a lock up with out sufficient lubrication and may result in a control lost of the vehicle.
Eagle Talon: every year compared
All Talon years1993 Eagle Talon vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 Eagle Talon | 38 | 1 | C | |
| 1993 Eagle Vision | 168 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 1993 Eagle Summit | 92 | 3 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1993 Eagle Talon
Does the 1993 Eagle Talon have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1993 Eagle Talon: automatic transmission (April 1998). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Eagle Talon?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (19), engine & cooling (12), seats & seat belts (5).
How many complaints has the 1993 Eagle Talon had?
38 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 17, 1995 and the latest on May 10, 2012. Of these, 2 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 5 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1993 Eagle Talon a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 51 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Eagle Talon year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Eagle Talon years have the most complaints?
1995 (210), 1991 (104), 1990 (73). See every Eagle Talon year compared.
What should I do if my 1993 Eagle Talon has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data