The 1991 Eagle Talon has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 962,214 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 133 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
POWER TRAIN98V0690021998-04-0742,214 affected
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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. IF OIL VOLUME IS INSUFFICIENT, THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF OIL WILL BE ADDED. IF THERE IS TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AFFECTED COMPONENTS WILL BE…
SEAT BELTS95V1030031995-05-24920,000 affected
Defect
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS…
Complaints by component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
22
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
17
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
10
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
9
3fires
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
8
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
6
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
5
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
5
2crashes2injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
4
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
3
Total complaints133
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information 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…”
“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…”
“Nhtsa recall 98v069002 concerning transfer case failure.. Lock up of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication. *ak”
“Contacted dealer regarding recall 98v069002 remedy due to transfer case lockup. Dealer informed customer that they did not have to replace transfer case because it was not mandated under recall corrective action.*ak”
“Driver's seatbelt tightens to where consumer feels strangled.*ak”
“I am the 2nd onwer of the car. Can I still get a free replacement of the part? No safety defect listed. *ak”
“Vehicle was being repaired. Independent mechanic found recall notice 98v069002 regardinng transfer case failure. Also, camshaft failed. Independent mechanic replaced parts. Later problem with camshaft belt and transfer case reappeared, causing damage to vehicle. Mechanic contacted manufacturer ,…”
“Vehicle was being repaired. Independent mechanic found recall notice 98v069002 regardinng transfer case failure. Also, camshaft failed. Independent mechanic replaced parts. Later problem with camshaft belt and transfer case reappeared, causing damage to vehicle. Mechanic contacted manufacturer ,…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA98002 Opened 1998-01-30 · closed 1998-04-30
TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP
InvestigationEA98002 Opened 1998-01-30 · closed 1998-04-30
TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP
InvestigationPE94074 Opened 1994-10-12 · closed 1995-02-24
HOOD FLY-UP
There is no summary currently available
InvestigationPE97040 Opened 1997-09-04 · closed 1998-01-30
TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP
ALLEGED DRIVETRAIN FAILURE THAT CAN LEAD TO LOCK-UP OF THE REAR OR ALL WHEELS.
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1991 Eagle Talon as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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