1998 Eagle Talon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Talon years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Eagle Talon. That ranks 4th out of 5 Talon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (4 complaints, 24%), typically at around 77,768 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 17owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 24% | 77,768 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 18% | 194,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Eagle Talon recalls (3)
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.
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.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The dash panel pad can shift interferring with the throttle cable control.
Risk: The throttle cable control would not return to idle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will remove a portion of the dash panel pad so it cannot interfere with the throttle cable control.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Dt: the contact stated the harmonic balancer in the engine fell apart while driving. There were no warnings prior to the smoke he saw coming from underneath the hood. He drove the vehicle home where he has done the necessary repairs.*ak
On aug.24 2005 purchased an eagle talon(1998)the day we bought it the car wouldn't start. The sales rep messed with some wires and it started. We got it home the following day it wouldn't start. Our mechanic had to replace some of the wiring. The next thing that went was the clutch cables. The same…
While driving at 100 mph the back wheels locked up. Consumer's vehicle spun out of control, almost hitting another vehicle. Also, the vehicle leaked oil. Consumer stated the problem stemmed from recall campaign 98v069002 concerning transfer case. *ak
When the brakes were applied the driver was able to hear metal against metal. The mechanic stated the brake drums had failed. Please provide any further information. *jb
Foia request for certified copies of information/documents rec'd or fwd to chrylser or consumers re: 1998 eagle talon defective cruise control system cable fix, stuck throttle issues.*mr (nar) *cb
Other Eagle Talon years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Talon | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 17 | 3 |
| 1997 Talon | 24 | 3 |
| 1996 Talon | 44 | 4 |
| 1995 Talon | 209 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Eagle Talon?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Eagle Talon?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.