- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1996 Eagle Talon Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 44 complaints about the 1996 Eagle Talon with NHTSA, most often about the suspension (12) and the transmission & drivetrain (9). It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in July 2007 for the fuel pump. For comparison, the 1995 has 210 and the 1997 has 24.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Talon year, for its age
#99 most complained-about 1996 vehicle
- Complaints
- 44
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1996 Eagle Talon problems
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1996 Eagle Talon recalls 5
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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44 complaints about the 1996 Eagle Talon
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Tl*the contact owns a 1996 eagle talon. While driving 60 mph the contact heard a noise and the tires locked u without warning. The vehicle was towed ,and a local mechanic diagnosed the failure as a leak in the transfer case. The dealer/manufacturer diagnosed the vehicle as needing a new transfer case. The dealer stated that the vehicle was part of recall # 098v069002. Records indicated that no repairs have been performed. The current and failure mileage were 112,000.*Ak
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, a gasoline odor fumigated the vehicle on a consistent basis. The contact encountered many complaints on this matter # 509463 regarding fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly. The vehicle had not been examined by a mechanic or dealer.
The transfer case went out of my talon tsi awd turbo in 06/05. I was driving down the road 75 mph & bang!-Jerk!Bang!Jerk!Bang!Jerk! The steering wheel also felt funny, like it got loose and wasn't hooked to the tires anymore. I pulled over the and heard a loud clunk (metal on metal sort of sound) and put it into gear to baby it into work, it made more noises and jerks but seemed to run. I could smell a burning smell so I parked. The shop picked it up and could not find anything wrong with it. They asked if...
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I was sure I knew what I was talking about! I had driven the car for 90000 miles! I knew what wasn't normal! I picked it up and guess what, it ran great! I speeded up and slowed down again and again and it just wouldn't act up! I could faintly smell the burning smell but figured I picked up some piece of something off of the road and it had been stuck but fell out when I stopped. I went for 50 miles, no problems, then the banging and jerking started again much worse this time. I kept going to see if it would stop and it got so loud that it sounded like a sledgehammer was hitting some part of the engine over and over. It would bang-jerk- bang -jerk etc.. And kept getting worse. Then it just died. The shifter went slack. There was a puddle of oil under the car and the smell of burning fluid. The mechanic picked it up and replaced the transmission/transfer with a used one. I'm wondering if this was the transfer case and not the transmission at all! The mechanic said there wasn't enough oil in the transmission. I didn't know if the transfer case and transmission share the same oil supply or not. After reading this article about the locking up thing it makes perfect sense. Its felt just like it wanted to lock up but for some reason didn't that first time it acted up. The transmission place said they hadn't heard of a transmission banging and clanging like that. *Jb
I went through emissions and failed because there was an obd error saying that my check engine light is on, however it was not. I called to the state emissions board and they said it was a recall. I took it to the dealership, at the end of may and it has been in and out ever since trying to fix this recall. It has now been in the dealership consequently for two months. The dealership has told me more than once that they are going to do one more test and then if it fails they will call chrysler and tell them it can...
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not be fixed. But every time they do the test and it fails they end up doing the tests over and over again. I actually had to purchase a vehicle so I would have a car to drive to and from home work school and dr's appointments. I am 8 moths pregnant right now and on bed rest and my doctor is saying I do not need all this extra stress. I called the manufacturer three times whom tells me all I can do is continue to work with the dealership. I have spoken with the general manager of the dealership and same thing, no answers. The general manager actually told me to get a lawyer. I have wrote the better business bureau and now I am writing you. I do not know what else I can possibly do. Please help me!! *Jb
Ball joint of front right wheel separated after hitting bump on highway causing limited control of vehicle. *La
The 1996 eagle talon tsi had the same defects as the 1995 eagle talon tsi. *Ph the vehicle had multiple failure to include the a/c unit, trans axle, transmission, upper and lower ball joints, engine at 75000 miles. *Nm
We took a car that we recently purchased from a private party to our mechanic for an oil change and found that the head gasket is leaking and it will cost $1000.00 For repair. Also found out this is a problem that the eagle talon had and that there was never a recall on it. We feel that chrysler should do the repair at no cost to us. We would appreciate any help that you could give us. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Ann pirrello. *Jb
Power steering and alternator belts fell off. During re-installation and inspection of the crankshaft, it was noticed that the crankshaft was loose. *Nlm
Consumer states that vehicle shakes and shimmy's at high speed and lows speeds there is a clunk noise. Please provide any further information. Mr
Vehicle was taken to dealer for recall 00v421002 repairs on lower ball joints. Dealer stated they were worn, but refused to replace them. Consumer had ball joints replaced at an independent repair shop. Please provide additional information.*Ak
Consumer received recall notice for inspection of tears in the lower lateral ball joints, however consumer experienced a failure of the right front suspension componets, consumer is requesting reimbursement for this failure in which he believes the recall was never performed.(Attorney for client)*jb
While driving 20-25 mph an unusal noise occurred, sounding as if something broke, cause unknown. Please give any further details. *Ak
Consumer received a recall (00v421002/ manufacturer's recall 967 for 2nd time. A year ago when the 1st letter was received, dealer inspected it and said it was okay. When consumer responded to 2nd response dealer (messey yeardley chrysler jeep & eagle) stated that vehicle was too low to put on a lift. This was not a issue when it was taken in the 1st time. Dealer stated they didn't look at it. *Ak
Gears were hard to shift, and there was transmission oil leaking from underneath, also, transfer case failed. Received manufacturer's recall 780. *Ak
Recall 98v069002; informed of recall by friend. Took vehicle to dealer and vin was checked, and recalled. Mechanic inspected 1st time and repaired problem. Was driving and found shifting hard. Sleeve had came off. Took back. Mechanic inspected transfer case and driveshaft 2nd time, and found nothing. Taken vehicle to transmission shop. Informed transmission was shot and bearings gone due to a lack of fluid in transfer case. *Ak the dealer indicated that all recall problems were fixed. When the consumer...
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took vehicle again, the dealer pointed out that the vehicle needed new transmission. The consumer took vehicle to another dealer when it was determined that transfer case was low in fluid and the bearings had failed. These were recall items (#780). The consumer wants the manufacturer to reimburse him the cost of repair. *Yh
Cover is peeling of of metal plate, deployment of airbag could cause serious injury.*Ak
TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 42000 MILES. *AK
Latch on driver's side door disconnected from frame and allowed door to open on two occassions while vehicle was in operation. Please provide any additional information/attachments.*Ak
WINDSHEILD WIPERS KEEP GOING OUT. *AK
Consumer received a recall letter concerning defective ball joints. Took vehicle to dealer, and they inspected vehicle, and said it was okay. Consumer feels problem is still present.*Ak the recall was only for the surrounding boot. But the defective ball jointa were ignored by the dealer. *Yh
Consumer believes his daughters accident in which she experienced loss of steering control is as a result of the recall on front suspension ball joint boots, this failure occured prior to recall notice. Nlm
Received recall notice concerning lower ball joint failure. Contacted 2 different dealerships. Each dealership refused to do recall repairs. Both insisted that they did not have the proper tools for repairs. *Ak
Received recall notice #99v066003. Set appointment with dealer. Took vehicle to dealership. Was informed by mechanic, after checking vehicle, that the vehicle did not have the problem indicated in recall letter. Was driving vehicle into a parking lot when the wheel came off. Taking vehicle back to dealership to have the repair done. *Ak
When hitting a puddle of water the steering wheel locks up for about 5 seconds then it will go back to normal. Also, consumer received a recall on the ball joints and lower control arm. Took vehicle into dealership and they claimed to have inspected vehicle and found no problem. Consumer experienced exactly what recall letter indicated. *Ak
Received recall notice #99v066003nd contacted dealer. Was informed no parts were available for lower ball joints. Could bring vehicle in for inspection to check if part was needed. *Ak
Eagle Talon: every year compared
All Talon years1996 Eagle Talon vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Eagle Talon | 44 | 5 | C | |
| 1996 Eagle Vision | 45 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1996 Eagle Summit | 2 | 1 | A | 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 1996 Eagle Talon
Does the 1996 Eagle Talon have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 1996 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 1996 Eagle Talon?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the suspension (12), transmission & drivetrain (9), engine & cooling (5).
How many complaints has the 1996 Eagle Talon had?
44 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 27, 1995 and the latest on April 4, 2007. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1996 Eagle Talon a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 49 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 1996 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