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Eagle Talon Lighting problems by year

8 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Eagle Talon's lights. Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and interior lighting failures.

Lighting complaints by model year

YearLighting complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest Talon lighting complaints

1992 Eagle TalonLights

This is a general comment that I hope will be given some consideration. My car and many others suffer from major headlight dimming caused by leakage and discoloration of the newer plastic covered headlamps. Replacement is difficult and expensive, but the alternative is severely reduced visibility at night. As I have aged, I find reduced lighting to be a major issue in night time driving. The older "sealed beam" headlights were easily replaced if damaged - not so with the modular designs. The solution is not...

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simple, but some accountability by the manufacturer or forced replacement at nominal cost to the car owner may be possible solutions. I'm sure you have many other issues to investigate, but believe me, any of your "older" employees driving mid-90's or older cars will confirm the problem, and simple math makes it a significant issue. *Jb

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 10023267
1995 Eagle TalonSuspensionEngine & coolingElectrical systemLightsBody, doors & structure

The consumer heard a loud noise and found large amounts of nuts and bolts rolling back and forth on both panels in the trunk. Both panels were replaced in the rear seat area. The engine stalled, there was white smoke coming out of the exhaust badly. The chain bolt valve, timing cover, timing belt, timing chain/belt, the balance shaft bolt, and the front and rear struts were replaced. A new oil pan was placed in the vehicle. The vehicle idled abnormally and lost power. The vehicle needed a new battery, and a left front headlight assembly. There was a knocking issue when going over bumps. Mr scc *jb

Filed Incident Suspension · Engine and engine cooling · Electrical system · Exterior lighting · StructureNHTSA 10015748
1991 Eagle TalonLights

Snow builds up around headlights and will not melt,headlight illumination diminishes in bad weather causing poor visbility. *Mj

Filed Exterior lightingNHTSA 566158
1992 Eagle TalonEngine & coolingLights

Clear coat paint peeling off, noisy rateling sound from engine when cold, fog light switch replaced 4 times unsuccefully

Filed Engine and engine cooling · Exterior lightingNHTSA 729564
1996 Eagle TalonLights

Electrical wiring system failed, causing rear brake lights to burn out.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 603234
1995 Eagle TalonLightsBrakesEquipment & accessories

While driving the vehicle all the lights on the instrument panel failed, headlights came back on but not other lights on instrument panel, headlights continued to flash on and off. *Ak coolant light illuminated, engine light illuminated, dealer replaced wiring harness, however engine light still illuminated. Rear speaker cover broke and was replaced four times. Horn failed. Battery failed. Possible electrical wiring problems with lights, battery, horn, and failing lights. *Slc

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · Service brakes, electric · EquipmentNHTSA 804370
1995 Eagle TalonLights

RIGHT BACK LIGHT FAILED.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 484670

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