Suspension complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Recall 00V421002 repairs were performed on September 24, 2001. On October 31, 2001 while traveling approximately 35 MPH, there was a "rubbing" and "humming" noise coming from front of vehicle. A mechanic examined vehicle and determined that front/right ball joint had failed, and front/ left ball joint was loose. Upon contacting dealer , consumer was told that the ball joints had never been sealed when they serviced vehicle for recall. Please provide any additional information / attachments.
Consumer contatced dealer for recall repairs concerning NHTSA recall 00V421002/ manufacturer's recal 967 for lower ball joints. Dealer was unable to complete work because parts were unavailable until further notice. Please provide further details.
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.
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.
Two years ago lower lateral arm ball joint was replaced under a recall. On 11/29/2003, the lower lateral arm ball joint separated, causing the left front tire to detach from the vehicle. Driver lost control of the vehicle and hit another vehicle.
I owned a 1995 Eagle Talon that I took in to the Chrysler dealer to inspect a ball joint recall and inspect a belt. They said the ball joint was OK and fixed the belt problem. About 3 months later I was turning into a gas station and the vehicles ball joint fell off. Im not sure of the date of incident sop I entered a generic date. I sold the vehicle over a year ago but I forgot to submit this investigation to your dept. Please look into this because there mechanics don't know what's going on and the "investigations specialist" did not even look at the car because it was not convenient for him he stated. I could of died if this happened at an intersection where I was crossing I could of killed someone or myself. Or if I was traveling faster than 10-15 MPH it could of been much more serious than what it was. Property damaged was occurred only on my car. …
Related recalls (2)
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
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
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.
NHTSA investigations
Lower contrtol arm ball joint
There is no summary currently available
Frequently asked questions
Which Eagle Talon years have suspension problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 1995 (53), 1996 (12) and 1997 (5) model years. Suspension complaints make up 25% of all complaints for the 1995.
Is there a recall for Eagle Talon suspension problems?
Yes — 2 recalls, including 00V421002 (lower ball joint, Dec 18, 2000); 99V066003 (lower ball joint, Apr 5, 1999). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Eagle Talon suspension problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 128,000 miles; 0% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the front › control arm › lower ball joint (45 mentions), followed by the front › control arm (13).
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.