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 transfer case were powder and blown apart inside. The transfer case was not leaking due to no oil at all in the transfer case. I have the invoice ( #chbs538463) that states everything ok but a note that says the transmission is burned up. Nine miles from the time I picked up the car the transfer case locked up and the car was not movable. We had to jack up the vehicle to bring it inside the shop to see what the problem was. This is unacceptable for a potential crash to happen and the just pushed it out the door like everything is perfectly fine.
The worst 1991 Eagle Talon problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Transmission55
- Engine22
- Seat belts14
- Brakes5
- Electrical4
- Body3
- Steering3
- Visibility3
- Acceleration2
- Wheels2
- Airbags1
- Fuel system1
- Lights1
- Suspension1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Eagle Talon
Recalls 2
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
See all 2 recalls for the 1991 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 1991 Eagle Talon 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1991 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 | 17-19 | 22-26 | 19-22 |
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | 4WD | 16-18 | 19-23 | 18-20 |
What 1991 Eagle Talon owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The federal safety agency recall 98v069002 concerning transfer case failure.. Lock up of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
Defect stated in the transfer case recall 98 v 069 002 occurred after the recall repairs were performed. As a result, the bushing in the extension housing wore out and developed a leak. Dealership was refusing to repair the bushing.
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.
Timing belt teeth broke at the crank. This allowed pistons to keep running, but the cam stopped. As a result of this vehicle failed. Repairs were done in april 2002, with failure reoccuring in aug 2002. Mileage accumulation between the repairs was 7,500 miles. Please describe details.
Snow builds up around headlights and will not melt,headlight illumination diminishes in bad weather causing poor visbility.
Driver's seatbelt tightens to where consumer feels strangled.
I am the 2nd onwer of the car. Can I still get a free replacement of the part? No safety defect listed.
Contaced dealership, were very difficult said not transfer case said it was clutch, was required to pay for clutch, then car still did not work, they then put on new transfer case even though stating it was not the cause and still there is rear wheels making noise as if there is something inthem. Recall should cover clutch too since it was trf case causing all the damage.
Car had several times felt like it was "cutting out" and jerking, once getting off freeway it smelt heavily of brakes and could not determine why car was lagging very badly, continued to drive for several weeks then while driving 40mph car began convulsing and jerking. Pulled over barely made to gas station. Car was having hard time shifting gears and clutch was very hard to push. Wheels locked up and would not roll or move put in gear and attempted to move car revved up but would not budge. Disconnected rear driveline and drove home as "front wheel drive" vehicle.took to chrysler and havebeen fighting to get resolved.says clutch is blown out and has nothing to do with transfer case.
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Questions about the 1991 Eagle Talon
Is the 1991 Eagle Talon reliable?
Owners have filed 104 complaints about the 1991 Eagle Talon, 2.4 times a typical Talon model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Eagle Talon?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 55 complaints. Next is engine (22).
How many recalls does the 1991 Eagle Talon have?
2 recalls, covering power train and seat belts.
Was there a recall on the 1991 Eagle Talon transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 98V069002. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Eagle Talon have bad transmission?
The Eagle Talon model years with the most transmission complaints are 1995 (56 complaints), 1991 (55 complaints) and 1990 (41 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1991 Eagle Talon get?
Official estimates for the 1991 Eagle Talon range from 18 to 22 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 17-19 city and 22-26 highway.
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