Front wheels locked up due to trans axle failure while driving (luckily at slow speed) causing unreperable damage to the transmission. Upon opening transmission, it was discovered that the 4th gear sprocket had shatered. Needed replacement transmission and half shafts.
1994 Eagle Talon transmission problems
11 complaints (52% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 52%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission5
- Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift2
- Manual transmission1
- Clutch assembly1
- Axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
- Axle assembly1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Eagle Talon transmission problems in other years
Related recalls
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
What 1994 Eagle Talon owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving 60mph the car lost speed. The engine was ok but the car would not pull it's self. As I was a only a mile from the dealer I bought the car from I was able to get it there where the transmission failed in the parking lot of the dealer.
Rpm dropped to 0
Original clutch failed shortly after the transfer case recall was performed. My wife was driving the car to work on the highway, when the clutch started to slip. She barely managed to get the car off the road before the clutch stopped functioning entirely. Further investigation reveals that talon/eclipses are known for premature clutch failures ( as low as 5000 miles ). Also, it seemed suspicious that the clutch would fail so soon after the transfer case had failed. My extended warranty ( purchased from the dealer ) will not cover a simple worn-out part. The parts must be defective in some way, and they are categorizing my clutch failure as wear-out.
Consumer has been experiencing problems with transfer case. Vehicle broke down, and wouldn't move forward or reverse. The manufacturer has been contacted.
A bolt under the transmission fell out, causing driver to lose control of vehicle. Possible cause is bolt not tightened during service.
Transfer case is leaking oil. The dealer has been notified.
Transmission malfunciton.
Awd transfer case oil leak.
Rear axle bracket broke.
Questions about the 1994 Eagle Talon transmission
Does the 1994 Eagle Talon have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the transmission of the 1994 Eagle Talon, 52% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1994 Eagle Talon transmission problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1994 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).
Other 1994 Eagle Talon problems
Body 2Engine 2Locks 1Seat belts 1Steering 1Tires 1
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