Owners have filed 27 complaints
about the 1995 Chrysler Eagle with NHTSA between 1995 and 2008.
The largest single group is the transmission & drivetrain.
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
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What breaks on a 1995 Chrysler Eagle
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Transmission & Drivetrain
725.9%
Median failure at 110,500 miles
Steering
414.8%
Equipment & Accessories
311.1%
Suspension
311.1%
Median failure at 80,000 miles
Airbags
311.1%
2 crashes, 0 fires
Engine & Cooling
311.1%
Tires
13.7%
Body & Structure
13.7%
Brakes
13.7%
Electrical System
13.7%
Median failure at 176,000 miles
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
25,000 – 49,999 miles
240.0%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
120.0%
150,000+ miles
240.0%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jun 1995peak 9Jul 2008
NHTSA investigations into the 1995 Chrysler Eagle
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
DP03002Opened 7 May 2003Closed 22 Jul 2003STEERING:COLUMN
STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION
MR. LARRY A. SACKEY SUBMITTED A PETITION TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) BY LETTER DATED APRIL 18, 2003, REQUESTING THAT NHTSAFURTHER INVESTIGATE THE DEFECTIVE COLLAPSIBLE STEERING SHAFT SYSTEM ON 1987-1995 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.IN PART BECAUSE OF 49 CFR ? 30120(G), NHTSA HAS DECIDED TO LIMIT THE SCOPE OF THE PETITION VEHICLES TO 1993-1995 MODELS, EXCLUDING THE 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND 1994-1995 DODGE RAM SERIES TRUCKS THAT WERE RECALLED (93V210 & 96V230) FOR STEERING COLUMN FAILURE.IF THE ANALYSIS OF THESE VEHICLES HAD IDENT...
Complaints that involved harm
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Bath City, PACrash2 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CONSUMER IMPACTED CAR IN FRONT AT 12:OO POSITION, DRIVERS AIRBAG FAILURE ON DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDES. TT
NHTSA complaint #967047 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bath City, PACrash2 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CONSUMER IMPACTED CAR IN FRONT AT 12:OO POSITION, PASSENGERS AIRBAG FAILURE ON DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDES. TT
NHTSA complaint #967047 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 115,000 milesGlenwood, IN
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHRYSLER EAGLE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTROL ARM FAILED AND THE VEHICLE SWAYED TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE LOST STEERING ABILITY AND THE TIRE WAS TURNED TO THE SIDE, AND WOULD NOT GO FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THAT THE CONTROL ARM FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE FAILURE CAUSED THE DRIVESHAFT, STRUT, AND SEVERAL PARTS RELATING TO THE CONTROL ARM TO FAIL AS WELL. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V421002 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT) WAS REFERENCED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS, OTHER THAN WHAT WAS INCLUDED IN THE SAFETY RECALL, NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED FIRST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.
NHTSA complaint #10232930 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 176,000 milesLockwood, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN 6-2005. CONCERNING TRANS AXLE/FLOOR SHIFTER/IGNITION PARK INTERLOCK. SHE WAS WAITING TO GET THE RECALL REPAIRS DONE WHEN THE DEALER REPOSSED THE CAR ON 7-20-2005. SHE TOLD DEALER ABOUT THE RECAL, AND DEALER WAS NOT WORRIED ABOUT THE RECALL. IF SOMEONE ELSE BOUGHT VEHICLE HE COULD GET IT FIXED. CONSUMER WANTED TO FILE A COMPLAINT BECAUSE SHE WAS AFRAID THAT SOMEONE WITH CHILDREN WILL BUY THE CAR AND NOT BE AWARE OF THE RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #10130114 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 176,000 milesLockwood, NY
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN 6-2005. CONCERNING TRANS AXLE/FLOOR SHIFTER/IGNITION PARK INTERLOCK. SHE WAS WAITING TO GET THE RECALL REPAIRS DONE WHEN THE DEALER REPOSSED THE CAR ON 7-20-2005. SHE TOLD DEALER ABOUT THE RECAL, AND DEALER WAS NOT WORRIED ABOUT THE RECALL. IF SOMEONE ELSE BOUGHT VEHICLE HE COULD GET IT FIXED. CONSUMER WANTED TO FILE A COMPLAINT BECAUSE SHE WAS AFRAID THAT SOMEONE WITH CHILDREN WILL BUY THE CAR AND NOT BE AWARE OF THE RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #10130114 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 45,000 milesMilwaukee, WI
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CONSUMER HEARD A KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET. HOWEVER, THE KNOCKING WAS STILL PRESENT.
NHTSA complaint #10067037 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 45,000 milesMilwaukee, WI
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
CONSUMER HEARD A KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET. HOWEVER, THE KNOCKING WAS STILL PRESENT.
NHTSA complaint #10067037 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Quincy, MA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
I OWN A 1995 EAGLE TALON. ACCORDING TO THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION,THERE IS A RECALL REGARDING SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK SYSTEM. WHEN I CALLED THE CHRYSLER EAGLE SERVICE CENTER,THEY HAVE TOLD ME THAT THIS RECALL DOESN'T APPLY TO MY CAR,I EXPLAINED TO THEM THAT THE ABS INDICATOR LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR A WHILE,WHICH MEANS THAT'S THERE SOMETHING WRONG WITH IT. THEY REPLIED BY SAYING THAT IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE RECALL. I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT TO FIND OUT IF THIS RECALL SHOULD HAS BEEN DONE ON MY CAR OR NOT. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM,THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP. *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10010743 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bakersfield, CA
AIR BAGS
AIR BAG IS COMING OUT OF DASHBOARD ON PASSANGER'S SIDE. CONSUMER HAS NOTIFIED DEALER .*AK
NHTSA complaint #8018970 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Bend, IN
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CAR WILL NOT START IN MORING AFTER A COLD NIGHT. THERE IS ALSO TAPPING IN THE MOTOR UNTILL CAR WARMS UP.
NHTSA complaint #758380 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clermont, FL
TIRES
THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT CAUSING THE MOTORHOME TO HIT A CEMENT WALL CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE L/F BUMPER AND SIDE ALONG WHEEL WELL, LUG NUTS AND RIM, LEFT SIDE GAS CAP AND FIBERGLASS AROUND FRONT BUMPER WAS BROKEN OFF (TIRE INFORMATION NOT GIVEN). NLM
NHTSA complaint #562269 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Memphis, TN
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
CONSUMER HAD TRANSMISSION REPLACED DUE TO LOSING ACCELERATION PRESSURE PRIOR TO MANUFACTURER'S RECALL, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACEMENT AS WELL AS RENTAL CAR COSTS, THE RECALL STATED THAT IF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BRACKETS FAIL, THE TRANSMISSION HALF-SHAFT MAY PULL OUT OF THE TRANSAXLE AND CAUSE A LOSS OF POWER, THIS IS WHAT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #559447 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW Port R, FL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HANDLE ON OIL DIP STICK FELL APART. YH
NHTSA complaint #549145 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW Port R, FL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
WATER PUMP FAILED. YH
NHTSA complaint #549145 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW Port R, FL
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT INNER TIE RODS FAILED. YH
NHTSA complaint #549145 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW Port R, FL
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
HOOD SUPPORT NOT OPERABLE. YH
NHTSA complaint #549145 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Madisonbill, KY
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WHILE APROACHING A STOP SIGN TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING ,CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO TAKE OFF SLOWLY.
NHTSA complaint #849762 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Winston SA, NC
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING THE CAR TO SHIFT ITSELF INTO SECOND GEAR AND STAY THERE UNTIL YOU CUT OFF THE CAR.
NHTSA complaint #541396 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Plano, TX
POWER TRAIN
TRANSMISSION FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #536740 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Plano, TX
POWER TRAIN
INNER TIE ROD PROBLEM CAUSES TIRE TO WEAR UNEVENLY.
NHTSA complaint #536740 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Plano, TX
POWER TRAIN
AIR CONDITIONER FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #536740 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Plano, TX
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
TRANSMISSION FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #536740 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Plano, TX
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
INNER TIE ROD PROBLEM CAUSES TIRE TO WEAR UNEVENLY.
NHTSA complaint #536740 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Plano, TX
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
AIR CONDITIONER FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #536740 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Plano, TX
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TRANSMISSION FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #536740 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Plano, TX
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INNER TIE ROD PROBLEM CAUSES TIRE TO WEAR UNEVENLY.
NHTSA complaint #536740 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Plano, TX
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONER FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #536740 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.