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1991 Eagle TalonProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 104 owner complaints about the 1991 Eagle Talon, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.8× the Talon median · #2 of 9 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10413 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage81kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 29, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Eagle Talon has problems

104 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train550
Engine and engine cooling223
Seat belts142
Service brakes, hydraulic50
Electrical system40
Structure30
Visibility30
Steering30
Wheels21
5 other systems62

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1991 Eagle Talon recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 98V-069 · Apr 7, 1998 · 42,214 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 95V-103 · May 24, 1995 · 920,000 vehicles

Risk. THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Eagle.

Best & worst years

1991 vs. every other Talon year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Talon median. How we score

'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1991 Eagle Talon safety ratings

1991 Eagle Talon 2-DR. HB. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1991 Eagle Talon, and the recalls they led to.

  1. TRANSFER CASE LOCKUPEA98002 · closed Apr 30, 1998
    Led to recall 98V-069
  2. HOOD FLY-UPPE94074 · closed Feb 24, 1995
    No recall
  3. TRANSFER CASE LOCKUPPE97040 · closed Jan 30, 1998
    No recall
In owners' words

What Talon owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TOOK MY 1991 EAGLE TALON TSI TO KLABEN CHRYSLER TO BE SERVICED BY THEM PER THE RECALL ON THE CAR. THEY CALLED AND SAID EVERYTHING CHECKED OK. BUT THE TRANSMISSION IS BURNED UP. THAT WEEK A FELLOW TECHNICIAN AND I PULLED THE TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE AS AN ASSEMBLY AND FOUND THE INSIDES OF THE…
Complaint 10167013 · Aug 29, 2006 · 81,374 miles
NHTSA RECALL 98V069002 CONCERNING TRANSFER CASE FAILURE.. LOCK UP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION. *AK
Complaint 10059171 · Feb 17, 2004
DEFECT STATED IN THE TRANSFER CASE RECALL 98 V 069 002 OCCURRED AFTER THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. AS A RESULT, THE BUSHING IN THE EXTENSION HOUSING WORE OUT AND DEVELOPED A LEAK. DEALERSHIP WAS REFUSING TO REPAIR THE BUSHING.*AK
Complaint 10044378 · Oct 21, 2003 · 92,000 miles

Own a 1991 Talon?

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