FaultScore report
Owners have filed 320 complaints about the 1995 Eagle Talon with NHTSA between 1995 and 2015. The largest single group is the transmission & drivetrain. Across this model's run it ranks 1 of 6 worst.
FaultScore 71/100
Higher is worse. Measured against the other years of the Eagle Talon.
How this is worked out320
Complaints
17
Crashes reported
8
Fires reported
7
Injuries reported
1 complaint reports a death.
96,820 mi
Median mileage at failure
Half of reported failures happened before this
14%
Failed under 36,000 miles
Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
Click any bar to open that year's report.
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
0 crashes, 1 fires · median 96,820 mi
Median failure at 96,820 miles
1 crashes, 0 fires
Median failure at 11,236 miles
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.
The agency crash-tested this model year itself. These are its own photographs and star ratings.
These stars come from the pre-2011 crash test programme. NHTSA rebuilt the programme for the 2011 model year and states that ratings either side of that change are not comparable — so do not read these against a 2011-or-newer car's stars.
| Configuration | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Eagle Talon 2-DR. | — | — | — | — |
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.
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.
LOWER CONTRTOL ARM BALL JOINT
TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP
TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP
ALLEGED DRIVETRAIN FAILURE THAT CAN LEAD TO LOCK-UP OF THE REAR OR ALL WHEELS.
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not always mirror the American ones.
Steering
On certain vehicles, the lower lateral arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication. There is a potential for moisture to leak past the protective boot which can cause the ball stud to corrode. This corrosion, acting much like contamination, can also lead to premature wear and separation of the ball joint. This could result in loss of vehicle control and a possible crash. Correction: Lower lateral arm ball joints will be inspected for wear and replaced as necessary with newly designed lower lateral arm ball joints. Ball joints that are within the established tolerance will be cleaned and a special sealant will be applied to prevent the intrusion of moisture.
Steering
On certain vehicles, the rubber boot on the lower lateral ball joint could be damaged, allowing the intrusion of dirt and water, leading to extraordinary wear on the ball joint and possible separation. This could result in loss of vehicle control and a possible crash without prior warning. Correction: Lower lateral ball joints will be inspected and if cut or damaged boots are found, the lower lateral arm will be replaced.
Emissions
THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. THE ASPIRATOR SYSTEM MAY FAIL, RESULTING IN INCREASED LEVELS OF NITROUS OXIDE EMISSIONS. CORRECTION: THE ASPIRATOR SYSTEM WILL BE REMOVED, THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR WILL BE REPLACED, IF REQUIRED, WITH ONE HAVING THE LATEST DESIGN AND THE POWER CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WILL BE REPROGRAMMED.
Powertrain
NOTE: ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES. OIL FILL VARIATIONS DURING THE INITIAL OIL FILL PROCESS OF THE TRANSFER CASE COULD RESULT IN LOW LEVELS OF LUBRICATION, SUBSEQUENTLY RESULTING IN POSSIBLE SEIZURE AND WHEEL LOCK UP. CORRECTION: TRANSFER CASE WILL BE INSPECTED FOR LOW FLUID LEVEL AND LEAKS FROM THE REAR YOKE PLUG, AND REPAIRED AS NECESSARY.
Fuel System
THE FUEL TANK MAY HAVE A TWISTED FUEL PUMP OR GAUGE UNIT GASKET WHICH MAY EVENTUALLY ALLOW FUEL OR FUMES TO ESCAPE. CORRECTION: FUEL SYSTEM WILL BE INSPECTED AND FUEL TANK AND GASKETS WILL BE REPLACED.
Brakes
THE HEADLAMP SUPPORT PANEL MAY EXPERIENCE FATIGUE CRACKING AT THE ATTACHMENT POINT FOR THE ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT. PROLONGED OPERATION WITH INADEQUATE SUPPORT OF THE HYDRAULIC UNIT COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN BRAKE TUBE FAILURE, FLUID LEAKAGE AND PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKE SYSTEM FUNCTION. CORRECTION: A REINFORCING PLATE WILL BE ADDED TO THE HEADLAMP SUPPORT PANEL. IN ADDITION, A BRACKET WILL BE ADDED TO THE HYDRAULIC UNIT TO PROVIDE A MORE RIGID ATTACHMENT.
Recalls cover specific build ranges, so check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or, in Canada, Transport Canada.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WAS SMOKING. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. A FEW MINUTES LATER THE VEHICLE BLEW UP. *TS THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY BUT THE WARRANTY COMPANY CLAIMED THEY WERE NOT LIABLE. THE CONSUMER DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE HAD FUEL SYSTEM PROBLEM. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED THAT THE RECALL HAD BEEN DONE ON 8/98 BUT THEY REFUSED TO GIVE THE CONSUMER ANY DOCUMENTATION.
NHTSA complaint #10138811 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TIRES:SIDEWALL
PURCHASED TIRE FROM SEARS 16 DAYS EARLIER, HAD A BLOW OUT OF THE SIDEWALL WHICH CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #10127152 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
TWO YEARS AGO LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT WAS REPLACED UNDER A RECALL. ON 11/29/2003, THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT SEPARATED, CAUSING THE LEFT FRONT TIRE TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10050223 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
I OWNED A 1995 EAGLE TALON THAT I TOOK IN TO THE CHRYSLER DEALER TO INSPECT A BALL JOINT RECALL AND INSPECT A BELT. THEY SAID THE BALL JOINT WAS OK AND FIXED THE BELT PROBLEM. ABOUT 3 MONTHS LATER I WAS TURNING INTO A GAS STATION AND THE VEHICLES BALL JOINT FELL OFF. IM NOT SURE OF THE DATE OF INCIDENT SOP I ENTERED A GENERIC DATE. I SOLD THE VEHICLE OVER A YEAR AGO BUT I FORGOT TO SUBMIT THIS INVESTIGATION TO YOUR DEPT. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS BECAUSE THERE MECHANICS DON'T KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON AND THE "INVESTIGATIONS SPECIALIST" DID NOT EVEN LOOK AT THE CAR BECAUSE IT WAS NOT CONVENIENT FOR HIM HE STATED. I COULD OF DIED IF THIS HAPPENED AT AN INTERSECTION WHERE I WAS CROSSING I COULD OF KILLED SOMEONE OR MYSELF. OR IF I WAS TRAVELING FASTER THAN 10-15 MPH IT COULD OF BEEN MUCH MORE SERIOUS THAN WHAT IT WAS. PROPERTY DAMAGED WAS OCCURRED ONLY ON MY CAR. THE CRASH WAS NOT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE BUT ME SLIDING INTO A CURB. ANOTHER DEALER FIXED THE DAMAGE FREE OF CHARGE BUT I HAD TO FIGHT CHRYSLER TO PAY FOR MY BROKEN FOG LIGHT. *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10010535 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FUMES WOULD ESCAPE INTO COMPARTMENT DUE TO FUEL PUMP FAILURE. ON ONE OCCASION VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHEN OWNER ATTEMPTED TO START. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #8011926 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR CURRENT RECALL ON BALL JOINT BOOT ON 3/16/01. DEALER REPORTED PART WAS ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER AND COULD TAKE UP TO ONE YEAR TO GET PART. I DONT FEEL THE RECALL LETTER READS INDICATES THE URGENCY NOR THE SERIOUSNESS OF NOT GETTING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED IMMEDIATELY. AS OF 3/16/01 THE LEFT BALL JOINT HAD NO PROBLEM WITH BOOT WHEN INSPECTED ALTHOUGH THE RIGHT BOOT HAD CRACKED. THE LEFT BALL JOINT WAS THE ONE THAT SEPARATED CAUSING THE ACCIDENT. THE RECALL IS FOR INSPECTION OF BOOT AND REPLACEMENT IF NEEDED. I AM GLAD I WASN'T DOING 65 MPH WITH MY FAMILY IN THE VEHICLE. MAYBE CHRYSLER SHOULD RETHINK THERE MOTIVE FOR INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT AS NECESSARY AND REPLACE THE ALL BEFORE SOMEONE LOSES THEIR LIFE.
NHTSA complaint #751461 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
POWER TRAIN
I HAVE A 95 EAGLE TALON TSI AND I HAVE A TRANSFER CASE NOISE AND LEAKY TRANSFER CASE IT IS PART OF THE TRANSFER CASE RECALL 780. CHRYSLER SAYS THE RECALL IS ONE TIME ONLY EVERYTHING I HAVE READ SAYS SAFETY RECALLS ARE FOR THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. I CONTACTED A DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NO SUCH RECALL. I AM AFRAID IT IS GOING TO LOCK UP AFTER READING ABOUT IT ONLINE
NHTSA complaint #10788043 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN
TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP, INTERMITTENT SLIPPAGE, GEARS/TRANSMISSION UNABLE TO ENGAGE. MANUFACTURE AND DEALER FAIL TO COVER COST TO REPAIR.
NHTSA complaint #10750184 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
ABS SYSTEM MALFUNCTION ( ABS ) ILLUMINATES CONTINUOUSLY. DEALER/MANUFACTURE FAIL TO REPAIR. PROBLEM STILL EXIST. PROBLEM STILL EXIST REGARDING SMELLING GAS FUMES IN THE INTERIOR OF VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10750186 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
CONTINUOUS STRONG SMELL OF GAS FUMES IN THE INTERIOR OF VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10750183 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1995 EAGLE TALON TSI AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. HERE'S HOW... I WASN'T EVEN MOVING AND WENT INTO THE CAR WASH AND NOTHING HAPPENED CAR DIDN'T EVEN MOVE. IT WILL START IN PARK AND NEUTRAL. BUT WILL NOT GO IN GEAR. NO SOUND WAS MADE I WAS GOING IN THE CAR WASH AND WENT TO PUSH ON THE GAS AND CAR DID NOT GO ANYWHERE. SO THE EMPLOYEE'S THERE HAD TO PUSH IT THROUGH THE CAR WASH. WILL NOT SHIFT AT ALL. FLUID LEVEL IS GOOD AND CLEAN HAS BEEN SERVED BEFORE BUT WHY DID IT GO OUT. I'VE CHECK EVERYTHING. BY THE WAY IM CERTIFIED IN AUTOMOTIVES BOTH GAS AND DIESEL. SO I KNOW WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT. SO THE RECALL SHOULD COVER IT.... IT BETTER. IT WOULD COST ME OVER $1800.00 TO FIX IT.
NHTSA complaint #10394364 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SUSPENSION:FRONT
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
NHTSA complaint #10387005 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
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
NHTSA complaint #10387005 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ONE DAY WHEN I MADE A LEFT TURN MY RPM'S WENT DOWN FROM ABOUT 3000 TO 1400 AND I HAD PROBLEMS ENGAGING THE CLUTCH. WHEN I GOT HOME, I WENT ONLINE AND STARTED MY RESEARCH ON MY VEHICLE. I FOUND OUT THAT I COULD POSSIBLY BE THE CRANK PULLEY. MY VEHICLE IS 15 YEARS OLD AND I KNOW THAT, BUT WHEN I RESEARCH THE RECALLS ON IT, THERE WERE 14 SAFETY RECALLS. WHILE I DON'T WANT THE CAR TO LOCK UP ON ME DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS I HAVE TO FIX THAT BUT IN THIS DAY AND AGE, HOW AM I SUPPOSE TO PAY FOR ALL THE DEFECTS? I CERTAINLY CAN'T AFFORD ALL THE REPAIRS AND LIVING IN A RURAL AREA WHERE I HAVE NO CO-WORKERS LIVING BY ME HOW DO I DO THE REPAIRS AND STAY WITHOUT A CAR AND KEEP MY JOB. I DID WHAT I THOUGHT ALMOST EVERYONE DOES AND CHECKED A CARFAX REPORT BUT THAT DOESN'T SHOE THE RECALLS. I WISH I WAS AWARE OF THAT BUT NOW I FEEL LIKE I'M DRIVING A TIMEBOMB WAITING FOR SOMETHING TO HAPPEN. DO ANY DEALERSHIPS SEE THIS AND FIX THEM AFTER 10 + YEARS JUST FOR SOMEONE'S SAFETY? I'M A SINGLE DAD AND CAN'T AFFORD TO LOSE MY JOB OR FIX THE CAR BUT PEOPLE SHOULD BE MORE AWARE OF THESE THINGS INSTEAD OF JUST SEEING CARFAX COMMERCIALS. PLEASE ADVISE. SHOULD I CONTACT THE INSURANCE CARRIER NOW THAT I KNOW THIS?
NHTSA complaint #10326904 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
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 (NHTSA 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.
NHTSA complaint #10208775 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
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
NHTSA complaint #10151435 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WAS SMOKING. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. A FEW MINUTES LATER THE VEHICLE BLEW UP. *TS THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY BUT THE WARRANTY COMPANY CLAIMED THEY WERE NOT LIABLE. THE CONSUMER DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE HAD FUEL SYSTEM PROBLEM. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED THAT THE RECALL HAD BEEN DONE ON 8/98 BUT THEY REFUSED TO GIVE THE CONSUMER ANY DOCUMENTATION.
NHTSA complaint #10138811 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
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.
NHTSA complaint #10137919 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MY WHEELS LOCKED UP WHILE I WAS DOING ABOUT 60 MPH. IT CAUSED ME TO SWERVE INTO THE OTHER LANE. THANK GOD THERE WAS NOT ANY TRAFFIC COMING OR SOMEONE COULD OF BEEN HURT. THE MECHANIC SAID ITS THE TRANSFER CASE, WHICH IS ALREADY GOT A RECALL BUT THERE IS A THING THAT ALL TALONS, ECLIPSES, AND LASERS GET FROM THEIR YEARS OF 90-98, HAVE A THING CALLED CRANKWALK WHICH CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTS ALSO BUT CHRYSLER OR MITSUBISHI WONT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR.
NHTSA complaint #10129998 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TIRES:SIDEWALL
PURCHASED TIRE FROM SEARS 16 DAYS EARLIER, HAD A BLOW OUT OF THE SIDEWALL WHICH CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #10127152 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
I WANT TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE UNREASONABLE DAMAGE DUE TO EXTERIOR RUST FORMING IN A STRESS-BEARING AREA OF MY 1995 EAGLE TALON. SPECIFICALLY, THE RIGHT-FRONT MOUNTING POINTS FOR THE STRUT AND UPPER 'A' ARM HAVE RUSTED INTO NON-EXISTENCE. THERE IS VERY LITTLE RUST ON OTHER PARTS OF THE AUTOMOBILE.
NHTSA complaint #10117882 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
I WANT TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE UNREASONABLE DAMAGE DUE TO EXTERIOR RUST FORMING IN A STRESS-BEARING AREA OF MY 1995 EAGLE TALON. SPECIFICALLY, THE RIGHT-FRONT MOUNTING POINTS FOR THE STRUT AND UPPER 'A' ARM HAVE RUSTED INTO NON-EXISTENCE. THERE IS VERY LITTLE RUST ON OTHER PARTS OF THE AUTOMOBILE.
NHTSA complaint #10117882 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. THE CONSUMER PULLED OFF THE ROAD, AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THERE WAS A PART THAT CAME OFF OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS LATER FOUND THAT THE TRANSFER CASE FELL OUT, WHICH CAUSED OTHER DAMAGE AND LOW LEVEL OF OIL, EVEN THOUGH THE FLUID LEVEL WAS CHECKED PRIOR. THE MANUFACTURER TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR EVALUATION. AFTER THE EVALUATION, THE SERVICE MANAGER STATED THIS WASN'T THE PROBLEM. OWNER HAS DOCUMENTATION OF SERVICE RECORDS. NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 98V069002 TRANSFER CASE. *AK *SC
NHTSA complaint #10103601 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
RECALL FOR LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT. PRIOR TO THE RECALL THE CONSUMER PAID OVER $500.00 TO HAVE THE WORK DONE, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER ONLY RECEIVED $163.27 AS A REFUND. *JB NAR 1/21/2003
NHTSA complaint #10004725 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER 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.
NHTSA complaint #10101974 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WHILE DRIVING APPLIED THE CLUTCH INTO FOURTH GEAR AND VEHICLE STALLED. A LOUD BANGING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT. CONSUMER RESTARTED VEHICLE AND DROVE IT HOME. CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT TRANSFER CASE AND TRANSMISSION FAILED, AND WERE REPLACED TWICE. CONSUMER WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT OF PARTS AND LABOR.
NHTSA complaint #10101410 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
WHILE DRIVING APPLIED THE CLUTCH INTO FOURTH GEAR AND VEHICLE STALLED. A LOUD BANGING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT. CONSUMER RESTARTED VEHICLE AND DROVE IT HOME. CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT TRANSFER CASE AND TRANSMISSION FAILED, AND WERE REPLACED TWICE. CONSUMER WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT OF PARTS AND LABOR.
NHTSA complaint #10101410 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
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
NHTSA complaint #10095401 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
THE VEHICLE SMELLS OF GAS. MANUFACTURER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #10094440 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
RECALL 96V158002 CONCERNING FUEL FUMES. VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH FUEL/FUMES ESCAPING FROM THE FUEL TANK. STRONG FUME VAPORS WERE GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP OR IDLING POSITION. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED AND THEY INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THAT RECALL DUE TO VIN.
NHTSA complaint #10081546 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES PEDAL PULSATED AND STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED. CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH FRONTAL BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #10067043 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.