In 1998 larry h. Miller chrysler jeep in the southtowne automall in sandy ut performed the recall regarding the transfer case. They said they were not required to change the transfer case just look for leaks. They said the transfer case was low on fluid and filled it back up. I requested a new transfer case but they declined. They would not give me any information regarding the recall nor what constituted having the transfer case or yoke changed. Four years and 30k miles later on 3/21/02 I was driving on the freeway when my transfer case failed going 65 MPH. The tires locked up and the car came to a screeching halt. It scared me to death. I barely got my car off of the freeway. I was still so close to traffic that people were honking and flipping me off. Even with my car in neutral and the brake not on the car would not budge (eventually it cooled down and would move). I towed my car to the dealership expecting to have them fix it. After much fighting the only thing they did was put in a new transfer case and yoke. When the transfer case failed the center differential in my transmission broke, the rear differential broke, and both rear axles broke. The dealership said it was my fault the transfer case failed because the car had a k&n air filter and an non-factory exhaust. I had not put much thought into this until recently a friend with the same type of car had a transfer case fail. He had the same scenario, when his vehicle was inspected they said the transfer case was low on fluid and they simply filled it up without changing any parts. I belief it is not a matter of it these transfer cases fail but a matter of when. Since my car is older I am expecting newer versions of this car, up to 1999 to have the same problem where a dealership simply added fluid instead of changing parts (transfer case yoke and seal).
The worst 1990 Eagle Talon problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission41
- Engine18
- Brakes3
- Seat belts3
- Body2
Problems by type
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- Transmission41
- Engine18
- Brakes3
- Seat belts3
- Body2
- Electrical2
- Suspension2
- Visibility2
- Acceleration1
- Fuel system1
- Steering1
Recalls 4
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
- Risk
- 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 replaced. If the transfer case shows operational degradation, the transfer case will be replaced.
Recall number 98V069002 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. If either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
Recall number 95V103003 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield
- What is wrong
- Diluted primer may have been used on the windshield opening flanges prior to windshield glass installation which would not provide the retention required by fmvss 212.
- Risk
- Windshields would not prevent ejection of vehicleoccupants during a vehicle crash, which causes serious injuries and fatalities.
- Remedy
- Replace windshields, associated parts, and primer.
Recall number 90V106001 · Recall details
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
- What is wrong
- Operation of sunroof in "non-standard" manner may cause male hinge disengagement from the roof hinge receiver.
- Risk
- The sunroof glass could detach from the roof and resultin injury to occupants or persons in the vicinity, especially if this occurs while the vehicle is in motion.
- Remedy
- Replace male hinge with a modified version to increase roof hinge receiver retention ability.
Recall number 90V056001 · Recall details
See all 4 recalls for the 1990 Eagle Talon
Defect investigations
Transfer case lockup
EA98002
Transfer case lockup
Alleged drivetrain failure that can lead to lock-up of the rear or all wheels.
PE97040
Hood fly-up
There is no summary currently available
PE94074
Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Eagle Talon 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1990 Eagle Talon fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | FWD | 19 | 25-26 | 21-22 |
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | 4WD | 18 | 23 | 20 |
What 1990 Eagle Talon owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I bought falken ziex 502 tires off of ebay. The belt snapped and I have had nothing but vibration since. I would assume that a broken steel belt in a tire is not a good thing, if tire failure was to occur; loss of vehicle control would be inevitable. I am in a car club and I asked about this, a club member informed me that falken ziex 502's are defective; that he onced owned them and had problems out of 2 tires. He mentioned how 502's were pulled from the market and 512's were introduced. I have not found any recalls or company information on this at all. I as well need to replace these faulty tires in weeks to come.
Dealership/manufacturer is no longer honoring transfer case recall 98/v/069/002.
I had already done the transfer case recall 3 years prior. Dealership did not replace any parts, only the fluid in the transfer case. I was on a busy freeway going 65mph in the slow lane when all of my tires locked up without any notice. I barely managed to get the car off the freeway. Police officer said if I was in a different lane I may have caused a major traffic accident and died. The car would not move as I tried to push it further away from the road.the transfer case failed and the rear differential and both rear axels broke. The dealer only covered the transfer case and yoke for repairs, said they wouldn't cover the rear axels and differential. Dealer said I was driving w/ a bad rear diff and axels and just didn't notice. Said they must have broken previous to the accident. Contacted chrysler and they said they wouldn't cover rear axels and differential since dealership said that the rear diff and axels breaking wasn't related. Dealer said completed car, but rear tires lock when turning. I am very afraid other recalls that were done similar to mine may also fail. I am afraid others may be seriously injured or even die as a result of the transfer case failing and locking. Rear tires did not lock prior to transfer case failing. Did not have any problems with the rear axels or differential before the transfer case failed.
While driving 30 MPH wheels locked up. Towed vehicle to garage where transfer case had to be replaced.
There are air pockets developing in inside of glass.*ak
Bracket has pulled lose from the rivets and cracked into two seperate pieces.
While stopping at an intersection pressed clutch to floor and pedal stayed to the floor, then, consumer turned off engine, and car was able to shift again, but no higher than 3rd gear. Consumer had to turn off engine everytime vehicle came to a stop.
While driving about 25 MPH transfer case locked up. Recall 98v069002/transfer case dealt with the same problem. But, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Also, oil leaked when engine was turned off and then restarted.
The car had only been driven 1.5 miles that day. Parked 30 minutes engine off. Then engulfed in a fire
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Questions about the 1990 Eagle Talon
Is the 1990 Eagle Talon reliable?
Owners have filed 73 complaints about the 1990 Eagle Talon, 1.7 times a typical Talon model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Eagle Talon?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 41 complaints. Next is engine (18).
How many recalls does the 1990 Eagle Talon have?
4 recalls, covering power train, seat belts and visibility.
What gas mileage does the 1990 Eagle Talon get?
Official estimates for the 1990 Eagle Talon range from 20 to 22 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 19 city and 25-26 highway.
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