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1995 Eagle Talon Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 210 complaints about the 1995 Eagle Talon with NHTSA, most often about the suspension (54) and the transmission & drivetrain (54). Those complaints describe 17 crashes, 6 fires, 7 injuries and 1 death. It is covered by 6 recalls, the latest in July 2007 for the fuel pump. For comparison, the 1994 has 22 and the 1996 has 44.

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FFar more problems than a typical Talon year, for its age

#28 most complained-about 1995 vehicle

Complaints
210
Recalls
6
Crashes
17
Fires
6
Injuries
7
Deaths
1

Most common 1995 Eagle Talon problems

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1995 Eagle Talon recalls 6

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

Fuel system: fuel pump

07E055000222 vehicles affected

The problem
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 the vehicle fuel line and the fuel pump module assembly.
The risk
In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could result in a fire.
The fix
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.

Suspension: lower ball joint

00V421002393,796 vehicles affected

The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.

Suspension: lower ball joint

99V066003165,857 vehicles affected

The problem
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.
The risk
This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the rubber boots, and if the boot is damaged, they will replace the lower lateral arm and ball joint on the affected vehicles.

Power train: automatic transmission

98V06900242,214 vehicles affected

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.

Fuel system

96V1580029,616 vehicles affected

The problem
The fuel tank gaskets for the fuel pump and/or gauge unit gasket could have been incorrectly installed allowing fuel or fumes to escape.
The risk
If an ignition source were present, the fuel leakage could result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and if the gaskets are found to be leaking, replace the fuel tank, caps and gaskets.
The problem
The headlamp support panel can develop a fatigue crack where the anti-lock brake system (abs) hydraulic unit is attached, allowing the hydraulic unit to fall down.
The risk
Loss of braking can result if the abs hydraulic unit falls. This can result in a vehicle accident.
The fix
Dealers will connect the abs hydraulic unit attachment point at a rigid portion of the headlamp support panel with a bracket and reinforce the headlamp support panel by adding a back plate.

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210 complaints about the 1995 Eagle Talon

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners. Page 1 of 9.

Transmission & drivetrain

I have a 95 eagle talon tsi and I have a transfer case noise and leaky transfer case it is part of the transfer case recall 780. Chrysler says the recall is one time only everything I have read says safety recalls are for the life of the vehicle. I contacted a dealership and they said there was no such recall. I am afraid it is going to lock up after reading about it online

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 10788043
Driver assistance

Abs system malfunction ( abs ) illuminates continuously. Dealer/manufacture fail to repair. Problem still exist. Problem still exist regarding smelling gas fumes in the interior of vehicle.

Filed Incident Electronic stability control (ESC)NHTSA 10750186
Transmission & drivetrain

Transmission locked up, intermittent slippage, gears/transmission unable to engage. Manufacture and dealer fail to cover cost to repair.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 10750184
Fuel system

Continuous strong smell of gas fumes in the interior of vehicle.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10750183
Transmission & drivetrain

1995 Eagle talon tsi automatic transmission went out. Here's how... I wasn't even moving and went into the car wash and nothing happened car didn't even move. It will start in park and neutral. But will not go in gear. No sound was made I was going in the car wash and went to push on the gas and car did not go anywhere. So the employee's there had to push it through the car wash. Will not shift at all. Fluid level is good and clean has been served before but why did it go out. I've check everything. By the way im certified in automotives both gas and diesel. So I know what im talking about. So the recall should cover it.... It better. It would cost me over $1800.00 To fix it. *Tr

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 10394364
Suspension

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 eagle talon. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph when front driver side ball joint fractured and caused the wheel to separate from the vehicle. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was advised that the driver side axle and ball joints would need replacing. The axle and ball joints were replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 57,801. The vin was unavailable. Updated 04/12/11*lj updated 07/11/11

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 10387005
Transmission & drivetrain

Driving home from work one day when I made a left turn my rpm's went down from about 3000 to 1400 and I had problems engaging the clutch. When I got home, I went online and started my research on my vehicle. I found out that I could possibly be the crank pulley. My vehicle is 15 years old and I know that, but when I research the recalls on it, there were 14 safety recalls. While I don't want the car to lock up on me driving at highway speeds I have to fix that but in this day and age, how am I suppose to pay for...

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all the defects? I certainly can't afford all the repairs and living in a rural area where I have no co-workers living by me how do I do the repairs and stay without a car and keep my job. I did what I thought almost everyone does and checked a carfax report but that doesn't shoe the recalls. I wish I was aware of that but now I feel like I'm driving a timebomb waiting for something to happen. Do any dealerships see this and fix them after 10 + years just for someone's safety? I'm a single dad and can't afford to lose my job or fix the car but people should be more aware of these things instead of just seeing carfax commercials. Please advise. Should I contact the insurance carrier now that I know this? *Tr

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 10326904
Suspension

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 eagle talon. While driving 10 mph, the front driver side of the vehicle dropped to the ground. The mechanic stated that the driver side control arm and ball joint failed. The mechanic made the replacement. Approximately three months later, the contact heard a screeching noise coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The mechanic stated that the front passenger side control arm and ball joint should be replaced. As of november 13, 2007, the mechanic had not repaired the...

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vehicle. There is a recall for the suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint (nhtsa campaign id number 00v421002); however, the dealer stated that the recall work had already been performed. The failure mileage was 85,000 and current mileage was 95,895.

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 10208775
Transmission & drivetrain

My transfer case on my 95 eagle talon tsi awd locked up on me back in july of 05, there was a safety recall on it and it was replaced for free. In feb 06 the transfer case locked up again not even 7 months after having the new one put on. Chrysler don't know if there going to replace it again free of charge because they said they already did it once. Basically when a car gets recalled it means there supposed to fix the part that's defective and I shouldn't have to worry about it again. They replaced a bad, leaky...

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transfer case with a bad leaky transfer case and there saying that its fixed. Two wrongs don't make a right. Why should I pay 2700.00 Dollars for a new transfer case that's gonna lock up on me again? Replacing a dangerous part with the same identical dangerous part is not recalling a vehicle. I tried talking to chrysler and they were not polite and just rude about my concern. *Nm

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 10151435
Suspension

I own a 95 eagle talon and brought it to pro jeep eagle in early summer. The staff replaced the drivers side but stated the passenger side was not in need for replacement. I disagreed. This morning as I pulled out of my driveway and into the street, before getting 100 feet my front end fell to the ground. The ball joint broke. I called the dealership and they said they were not responsible, again I disagreed. This could have been a wrongful death. Auto recall date: apr 05, 1999 vehicle component: suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint. *Jb

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 10137919
Fuel systemFire

While driving vehicle was smoking. Consumer pulled over and noticed that the back of the vehicle was on fire. A few minutes later the vehicle blew up. *Ts the vehicle was still under warranty but the warranty company claimed they were not liable. The consumer did some research and found that the vehicle had fuel system problem. The dealer was contacted and they stated that the recall had been done on 8/98 but they refused to give the consumer any documentation. *Nm

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 10138811
Transmission & drivetrain

My wheels locked up while I was doing about 60 mph. It caused me to swerve into the other lane. Thank god there was not any traffic coming or someone could of been hurt. The mechanic said its the transfer case, which is already got a recall but there is a thing that all talons, eclipses, and lasers get from their years of 90-98, have a thing called crankwalk which can cause accidents also but chrysler or mitsubishi wont take responsibility for.*Jb

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 10129998
Wheels & tiresCrash

Purchased tire from sears 16 days earlier, had a blow out of the sidewall which caused an accident.

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 10127152
Suspension

I want to complain about the unreasonable damage due to exterior rust forming in a stress-bearing area of my 1995 eagle talon. Specifically, the right-front mounting points for the strut and upper 'a' arm have rusted into non-existence. There is very little rust on other parts of the automobile. *Ak

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 10117882
Transmission & drivetrain

The consumer lost control of the vehicle because the steering wheel locked. The consumer pulled off the road, and the vehicle was towed. The consumer stated that there was a part that came off of the vehicle. It was later found that the transfer case fell out, which caused other damage and low level of oil, even though the fluid level was checked prior. The manufacturer told the consumer that the vehicle needs to be taken to the dealership for evaluation. After the evaluation, the service manager stated this wasn't the problem. Owner has documentation of service records. Nhtsa recall campaign 98v069002 transfer case. *Ak *sc *jb

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 10103601
Suspension

While driving 40 mph consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front. Suddenly, vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the front passenger upper ball joints needed to be replaced. *Ak

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 10101974
Transmission & drivetrain

While driving applied the clutch into fourth gear and vehicle stalled. A loud banging noise was heard from the front. Consumer restarted vehicle and drove it home. Contacted the dealer, and mechanic determined that transfer case and transmission failed, and were replaced twice. Consumer was responsible for payment of parts and labor. *Ak

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 10101410
Suspension

While driving ball joint broke. *Bf recall# 00v421002. The previous owner had taken the vehicle for the recall but was told that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. The consumer was informed that the recall could not be completed because the vehicle had been lowered. The consumers son was driving the vehicle when the ball joint detached at 20 mph. *Sc *jb

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 10095401
Fuel system

The vehicle smells of gas. Manufacturer states that the vehicle is not included in the recall. *Ak

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 10094440
Fuel system

Recall 96v158002 concerning fuel fumes. Vehicle was experiencing problem with fuel/fumes escaping from the fuel tank. Strong fume vapors were getting into the vehicle whenever the vehicle was at a stop or idling position. Dealer and the manufacturer were notified and they informed the consumer that this vehicle was not covered under that recall due to vin. *Ak

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 10081546
Brakes

While applying the brakes pedal pulsated and steering wheel vibrated. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both frontal brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced. *Ak

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 10067043
Suspension

The top of my shock towers in my engine compartment are almost rusted. It is beginning to crack and chip along the outside edge. If I pushed hard enough I could put my finger thru it. If it continues at this pace my vehicle will be unsafe to drive within a year. You can also see it begining to bow inward making me feel unsafe to drive my vehicle.*Ak

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 10065727
Suspension

While driving 60 mph left front collapsed. This forced the driver to pull off the road. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership for inspection, and mechanic determined that lower ball joints failed. *Ak

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 10065413
Suspension

While driving 65 mph a loud noise was heard coming from the rear.Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to worn out parts. *Ak

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 10065389
Fuel system

I have reason to beleve that my fuel system recall was not done/ or not done right. I have read the hole report about it, and in the report it says that the alignment marks must remain lined up before, durning and after installing the pump and gauge unit. Do not allow the pump or gauge unit to rotate during or after installation into the tank, resulting in inaccurate fuel gauge reading, which would require this repair to be repeated. Now my problem is, that when my says its on 3/4 tank it is empty, I get a fuel...

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light and my car sputters and fuel cut off happens. I almost stalled on 220, doing about 65mph. That would not of been good. I dont know if this was done or done incorrectly but I would like to have it checked out, now dsc says I should't worry about it.*Ak

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 10052513

Eagle Talon: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
19991000Equipment & accessoriesA
199817410BrakesB
199724410Transmission & drivetrainB
199644500SuspensionC
19952106176SuspensionF
199422120Transmission & drivetrainB
199338120Transmission & drivetrainC
199256121Transmission & drivetrainC
1991104253Transmission & drivetrainF
All Talon years

1995 Eagle Talon vs rivals

VehicleComplaintsRecallsCrashesGrade
1995 Eagle Talon210617F
1995 Eagle Vision9733FCompare
1995 Eagle Summit3119DCompare

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Questions about the 1995 Eagle Talon

Does the 1995 Eagle Talon have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 1995 Eagle Talon: fuel pump (July 2007); lower ball joint (December 2000); lower ball joint (April 1999); automatic transmission (April 1998) and more. 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 1995 Eagle Talon?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the suspension (54), transmission & drivetrain (54), engine & cooling (32).

How many complaints has the 1995 Eagle Talon had?

210 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 29, 1994 and the latest on November 3, 2015. Of these, 17 describe a crash and 6 a fire, and together they report 7 injuries and 1 death.

Is the 1995 Eagle Talon a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 8 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than 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.

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What should I do if my 1995 Eagle Talon has a problem?

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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

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