Tl*the contact owns a 1996 eagle talon. While driving 60 MPH the contact heard a noise and the tires locked u without warning. The vehicle was towed ,and a local mechanic diagnosed the failure as a leak in the transfer case. The dealer/manufacturer diagnosed the vehicle as needing a new transfer case. The dealer stated that the vehicle was part of recall # 098v069002. Records indicated that no repairs have been performed. The current and failure mileage were 112,000.
The worst 1996 Eagle Talon problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Suspension12
- Transmission9
- Engine5
- Airbags3
- Body3
- Fuel system3
- Electrical2
- Steering2
- Visibility2
- Brakes1
- Lights1
- Locks1
- Seats1
- Tires1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Eagle Talon
Recalls 4
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude. Also, mmc has added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.
- Risk
- This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. This campaign supercedes mmc's previous safety recall campaign, see 99v‑066.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the lower lateral arm ball joint for wear. Ball joints that exhibit wear beyond the established tolerance will be replaced with newly designed lateral arm ball joints. Ball joints that are within the established tolerance will be cleaned and a special sealant will be applied to prevent intrusion of moisture.
Recall number 00V421002 · Recall details
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude.
- Risk
- This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rubber boots, and if the boot is damaged, they will replace the lower lateral arm and ball joint on the affected vehicles.
Recall number 99V066003 · Recall details
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
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is wrong
- The fuel tank gaskets for the fuel pump and/or gauge unit gasket could have been incorrectly installed allowing fuel or fumes to escape.
- Risk
- If an ignition source were present, the fuel leakage could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and if the gaskets are found to be leaking, replace the fuel tank, caps and gaskets.
Recall number 96V158002 · Recall details
See all 4 recalls for the 1996 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
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Eagle Talon 66
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the...
- Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard...
- Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to...
- Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision...
- Valve Body
- The engine control module (ECM) may not illuminate the check engine lamp during an inspection and...
- Flash programming failure recovery. slc
- Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. tt
- Subject regarding generic scan tool (gst), publication no. 81-170-00008 provided with this technical...
- Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4. tt mj
1996 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 | 18-21 | 24-29 | 20-24 |
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | 4WD | 17-19 | 23-26 | 19-21 |
What 1996 Eagle Talon owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, a gasoline odor fumigated the vehicle on a consistent basis. The contact encountered many complaints on this matter # 509463 regarding fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly. The vehicle had not been examined by a mechanic or dealer.
The transfer case went out of my talon tsi awd turbo in 06/05. I was driving down the road 75 MPH & bang!-jerk!bang!jerk!bang!jerk! The steering wheel also felt funny, like it got loose and wasn't hooked to the tires anymore. I pulled over the and heard a loud clunk (metal on metal sort of sound) and put it into gear to baby it into work, it made more noises and jerks but seemed to run. I could smell a burning smell so I parked. The shop picked it up and could not find anything wrong with it. They asked if I was sure I knew what I was talking about! I had driven the car for 90000 miles! I knew what wasn't normal! I picked it up and guess what, it ran great! I speeded up and slowed down again and again and it just wouldn't act up! I could faintly smell the burning smell but figured I picked up some piece of something off of the road and it had been stuck but fell out when I stopped. I went for 50 miles, no problems, then the banging and jerking started again much worse this time. I kept going to see if it would stop and it got so loud that it sounded like a sledgehammer was hitting some part of the engine over and over. It would bang-jerk- bang -jerk etc.. And kept getting worse. Then it just died. The shifter went slack. There was a puddle of oil under the car and the smell of burning fluid. The mechanic picked it up and replaced the transmission/transfer with a used one. I'm wondering if this was the transfer case and not the transmission at all! The mechanic said there wasn't enough oil in the transmission. I didn't know if the transfer case and transmission share the same oil supply or not. After reading this article about the locking up thing it makes perfect sense. Its felt just like it wanted to lock up but for some reason didn't that first time it acted up. The transmission place said they hadn't heard of a transmission banging and clanging like that.
I went through emissions and failed because there was an obd error saying that my check engine light is on, however it was not. I called to the state emissions board and they said it was a recall. I took it to the dealership, at the end of may and it has been in and out ever since trying to fix this recall. It has now been in the dealership consequently for two months. The dealership has told me more than once that they are going to do one more test and then if it fails they will call chrysler and tell them it can not be fixed. But every time they do the test and it fails they end up doing the tests over and over again. I actually had to purchase a vehicle so I would have a car to drive to and from home work school and dr's appointments. I am 8 moths pregnant right now and on bed rest and my doctor is saying I do not need all this extra stress. I called the manufacturer three times whom tells me all I can do is continue to work with the dealership. I have spoken with the general manager of the dealership and same thing, no answers. The general manager actually told me to get a lawyer. I have wrote the better business bureau and now I am writing you. I do not know what else I can possibly do. Please help me!!
Ball joint of front right wheel separated after hitting bump on highway causing limited control of vehicle.
The 1996 eagle talon tsi had the same defects as the 1995 eagle talon tsi. *ph the vehicle had multiple failure to include the A/C unit, trans axle, transmission, upper and lower ball joints, engine at 75000 miles.
We took a car that we recently purchased from a private party to our mechanic for an oil change and found that the head gasket is leaking and it will cost $1000.00 for repair. Also found out this is a problem that the eagle talon had and that there was never a recall on it. We feel that chrysler should do the repair at no cost to us. We would appreciate any help that you could give us. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Ann pirrello.
Power steering and alternator belts fell off. During re-installation and inspection of the crankshaft, it was noticed that the crankshaft was loose.
Consumer states that vehicle shakes and shimmy's at high speed and lows speeds there is a clunk noise. Please provide any further information. Mr
Vehicle was taken to dealer for recall 00v421002 repairs on lower ball joints. Dealer stated they were worn, but refused to replace them. Consumer had ball joints replaced at an independent repair shop. Please provide additional information.
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Questions about the 1996 Eagle Talon
Is the 1996 Eagle Talon reliable?
Owners have filed 44 complaints about the 1996 Eagle Talon, close to a typical Talon model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Eagle Talon?
Suspension, with 12 complaints. Next is transmission (9).
How many recalls does the 1996 Eagle Talon have?
4 recalls, covering suspension, power train and fuel system, gasoline.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Eagle Talon suspension?
Yes, 2 recalls: 00V421002, 99V066003. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Eagle Talon have bad suspension?
The Eagle Talon model years with the most suspension complaints are 1995 (53 complaints) and 1996 (12 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1996 Eagle Talon get?
Official estimates for the 1996 Eagle Talon range from 19 to 24 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 18-21 city and 24-29 highway.
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