1996 Eagle Talon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Talon years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Eagle Talon. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Talon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (12 complaints, 27%), typically at around 112,000 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 44owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Eagle Talon problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 12 | 27% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 9 | 20% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 7% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 5% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 5% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | 145,644 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Eagle Talon recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline
Problem: 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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and if the gaskets are found to be leaking, replace the fuel tank, caps and gaskets.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Transfer case lockup (EA98002) — opened Jan 30, 1998, closed Apr 30, 1998, led to recall 98V069001.
- Transfer case lockup (PE97040) — opened Sep 4, 1997, closed Jan 30, 1998.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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)…
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…
Ball joint of front right wheel separated after hitting bump on highway causing limited control of vehicle. *la
Other Eagle Talon years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Talon | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Talon | 17 | 3 |
| 1997 Talon | 24 | 3 |
| 1996 | 44 | 4 |
| 1995 Talon | 209 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Eagle Talon?
Owners most often report suspension, power train, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Eagle Talon?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Eagle Talon a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Talon model years, the 1996 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.