While driving vehicle was smoking. Consumer pulled over and noticed that the back of the vehicle was on fire. A few minutes later the vehicle blew up. *ts the vehicle was still under warranty but the warranty company claimed they were not liable. The consumer did some research and found that the vehicle had fuel system problem. The dealer was contacted and they stated that the recall had been done on 8/98 but they refused to give the consumer any documentation.
1995 Eagle Talon: fire, smoke or burning smell
5 of the 208 complaints about the 1995 Eagle Talon describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 9 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
- 19961
- 19955
- 19912
- 19901
What owners say
The consumer heard a loud noise and found large amounts of nuts and bolts rolling back and forth on both panels in the trunk. Both panels were replaced in the rear seat area. The engine stalled, there was white smoke coming out of the exhaust badly. The chain bolt valve, timing cover, timing belt, timing chain/belt, the balance shaft bolt, and the front and rear struts were replaced. A new oil pan was placed in the vehicle. The vehicle idled abnormally and lost power. The vehicle needed a new battery, and a left front headlight assembly. There was a knocking issue when going over bumps. Mr scc
While the vehicle was parked in the driveway it caught on fire in the engine compartment. Owner was able to put out fire within a few seconds. Owner also replaced the fuel filter line. Part number mr126409.
Vehicle started leaking gas between the connection of the fuel line and fuel tank and caught fire. Previous work had been done on the vehicle to correct a fuel leak under a recall.
Car caught on fire. Please give more information.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty
- Subject regarding wire splice repairs
- This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts
- MIL illumination with hex code $3A. tw
- Intermittent single cylinder misfire and/or MIL illuminated
- New in stock vehicles may exhibit hard starts, miss-fire, or rough idle due to spark plug fouling
- Driveability improvements and/or check engine light on
- Whistle noise from PCM
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1995 Eagle Talon fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1995 Eagle Talon?
5 of 208 owner complaints about the 1995 Eagle Talon (2%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Eagle Talon?
There are 0 recalls and 9 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Eagle Talon
Ball joint 37Stalling 11ABS 7Fuel smell 7Transmission failure 7No deployment 6Check engine light 5
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