Eagle Talon Recalls

The Eagle Talon has been recalled 7 times across the 1995–1998 model years. The most recent recall, from December 18, 2000, covers the lower ball joint. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Eagle dealer.

7recalls
0do not drive / park outside
4model years affected

What gets recalled

  • Suspension
    229%
  • Transmission & drivetrain
    114%
  • Speed control & acceleration
    114%
  • Seats
    114%
  • Fuel & propulsion system
    114%
  • Brakes
    114%

1998 Eagle Talon recalls (3)

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint

NHTSA recall 00V421002 · Dec 18, 2000 · 393,796 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Power train › Automatic transmission

NHTSA recall 98V069002 · Apr 7, 1998 · 42,214 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.

Remedy: 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.

Vehicle speed control

NHTSA recall 98V045002 · Mar 3, 1998 · 27,527 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The dash panel pad can shift interferring with the throttle cable control.

Remedy: Dealers will remove a portion of the dash panel pad so it cannot interfere with the throttle cable control.

1997 Eagle Talon recalls (3)

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint

NHTSA recall 00V421002 · Dec 18, 2000 · 393,796 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Power train › Automatic transmission

NHTSA recall 98V069002 · Apr 7, 1998 · 42,214 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.

Remedy: 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.

Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint

NHTSA recall 97V081002 · Aug 8, 1997 · 1,083 vehicles

The headrest guide bracket was improperly welded to the seat back frame on the passenger side seat back assemblies only.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger seat back assembly with a new assembly.

1996 Eagle Talon recalls (4)

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint

NHTSA recall 00V421002 · Dec 18, 2000 · 393,796 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint

NHTSA recall 99V066003 · Apr 5, 1999 · 165,857 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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

NHTSA recall 98V069002 · Apr 7, 1998 · 42,214 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.

Remedy: 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.

Fuel system, gasoline

NHTSA recall 96V158002 · Aug 27, 1996 · 9,616 vehicles

The fuel tank gaskets for the fuel pump and/or gauge unit gasket could have been incorrectly installed allowing fuel or fumes to escape.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and if the gaskets are found to be leaking, replace the fuel tank, caps and gaskets.

1995 Eagle Talon recalls (5)

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint

NHTSA recall 00V421002 · Dec 18, 2000 · 393,796 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint

NHTSA recall 99V066003 · Apr 5, 1999 · 165,857 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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

NHTSA recall 98V069002 · Apr 7, 1998 · 42,214 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.

Remedy: 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.

Fuel system, gasoline

NHTSA recall 96V158002 · Aug 27, 1996 · 9,616 vehicles

The fuel tank gaskets for the fuel pump and/or gauge unit gasket could have been incorrectly installed allowing fuel or fumes to escape.

Remedy: 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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Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

NHTSA recall 94V149001 · Aug 8, 1994 · 1,567 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Eagle Talon have?

NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the Eagle Talon across 4 model years.

How do I know if my Eagle Talon has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.