Tl* the contact owns a 1995 eagle talon. The contact was driving approximately 25 MPH when front driver side ball joint fractured and caused the wheel to separate from the vehicle. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was advised that the driver side axle and ball joints would need replacing. The axle and ball joints were replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 57,801. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 04/12/11*lj updated 07/11/11
Eagle Talon ball joint problems
52 of the 586 owner complaints about the Eagle Talon describe ball joint or control arm failure, most of them for the 1995 model year.
- owner complaints
- 52
- worst model year
- 1995
- typical mileage
- 112,000
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
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What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 eagle talon. While driving 10 MPH, the front driver side of the vehicle dropped to the ground. The mechanic stated that the driver side control arm and ball joint failed. The mechanic made the replacement. Approximately three months later, the contact heard a screeching noise coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The mechanic stated that the front passenger side control arm and ball joint should be replaced. As of november 13, 2007, the mechanic had not repaired the vehicle. There is a recall for the suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint (the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v421002); however, the dealer stated that the recall work had already been performed. The failure mileage was 85,000 and current mileage was 95,895.
I own a 95 eagle talon and brought it to pro jeep eagle in early summer. The staff replaced the drivers side but stated the passenger side was not in need for replacement. I disagreed. This morning as I pulled out of my driveway and into the street, before getting 100 feet my front end fell to the ground. The ball joint broke. I called the dealership and they said they were not responsible, again I disagreed. This could have been a wrongful death. Auto recall date: apr 05, 1999 vehicle component: suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint.
While driving 40 MPH consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front. Suddenly, vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the front passenger upper ball joints needed to be replaced.
While driving ball joint broke. *bf recall# 00v421002. The previous owner had taken the vehicle for the recall but was told that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. The consumer was informed that the recall could not be completed because the vehicle had been lowered. The consumers son was driving the vehicle when the ball joint detached at 20 MPH. *sc
Ball joint of front right wheel separated after hitting bump on highway causing limited control of vehicle.
While driving 60 MPH left front collapsed. This forced the driver to pull off the road. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership for inspection, and mechanic determined that lower ball joints failed.
While driving 65 MPH a loud noise was heard coming from the rear.consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to worn out parts.
While driving 55 MPH a loud banging noise was heard coming from the rear. The driver drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic replaced the rear lower ball joints due to worn parts. Please provide any additional information.
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.
Related recalls
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
Questions about the Eagle Talon ball joint
Which Eagle Talon years have ball joint or control arm failure problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1995 (37 complaints), 1996 (9 complaints) and 1997 (4 complaints).
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