1990 Eagle Talon transmission problems

Filed Mar 1, 2007 · Transmission · 111,445 miles · UT

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).

Filed Aug 28, 2002 · Transmission · NH

Dealership/manufacturer is no longer honoring transfer case recall 98/v/069/002.

Filed Apr 5, 2002 · Transmission · UT

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.

Filed Jun 1, 2001 · Transmission · CD

While driving 30 MPH wheels locked up. Towed vehicle to garage where transfer case had to be replaced.

Filed Dec 11, 2000 · Transmission · KS

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.

Filed Mar 17, 2000 · Engine, Transmission · FL

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.

Filed Oct 14, 1999 · Transmission · WA

While driving down the road on a straight away at about 6mph, wheels locked up. Also, upon using transmission, vehicle downshifted. When consumer let up there was a loud explosion, transmission was gone. Dealer has had the car for a year. Dealer said that consumer needed a new transmission.

Filed Aug 24, 1999 · Transmission · TX

On july 15,1999 vehicle was bought in dealer for recall repairs which was scheduled to be replaced july 21,1999. However, consumer picked up vehicle and repairs were not done.

Filed Feb 25, 1999 · Transmission · LA

Vehicle starts knocking and pulling from side to side, vibration gets worse when acceleratng, cv joint bearing broke off of motor. Dealer contacted, and cannot remedy the problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.

Filed Feb 3, 1999 · Transmission · NM

Transfer case leaking.