1993 Eagle Talon Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1993 Eagle Talon recalls

Most common 1993 Eagle Talon problems

Problem areas named in the 38 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	19
Engine And Engine Cooling	15
Seat Belts	5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2
Structure	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Visibility	1
Unknown Or Other	1
Latches/Locks/Linkages	1

What owners report

2012-05-10, Power Train
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.

2008-11-17, Power Train
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.

2008-09-18, Tires
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.

2007-10-17, Seat Belts
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

2004-02-09, Engine And Engine Cooling
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.

1993 Eagle Talon questions

Does the 1993 Eagle Talon have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1993 Eagle Talon: Power Train:Automatic Transmission. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Eagle Talon?

Based on 38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (19), Engine And Engine Cooling (15), Seat Belts (5).

How do I check if a recall on my 1993 Eagle Talon has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.