FaultScore report
Owners have filed 56 complaints about the 1996 Eagle Talon with NHTSA between 1995 and 2007. The largest single group is the suspension. Across this model's run it ranks 6 of 6 worst.
FaultScore 17/100
Higher is worse. Measured against the other years of the Eagle Talon.
How this is worked out56
Complaints
0
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
101,000 mi
Median mileage at failure
Half of reported failures happened before this
0%
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.
Median failure at 71,000 miles
Median failure at 86,000 miles
Median failure at 86,000 miles
Median failure at 145,644 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 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.
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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
CERTAIN AIRTEX FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLIES, P/N E7081H, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE WALL OF THE FLARED FITTING OF THE FUEL PUMP IS NOT THICK ENOUGH TO PREVENT THE MATING THREADED FITTINGS FROM BOTTOMING OUT BEFORE AN ADEQUATE SEAL IS ACHIEVED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF FUEL AT THE CONNECTION OF THE VEHICLE FUEL LINE AND THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLY.
Risk: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
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.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
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.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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.
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.
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.
Recalls cover specific build ranges, so check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or, in Canada, Transport Canada.
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
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 CASE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PART OF RECALL # 098V069002. RECORDS INDICATED THAT NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN PERFORMED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 112,000.
NHTSA complaint #10187002 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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.
NHTSA complaint #10174868 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
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) AND PUT IT INTO GEAR TO BABY IT INTO WORK, IT MADE MORE NOISES AND JERKS BUT SEEMED TO RUN. I COULD SMELL A BURNING SMELL SO I PARKED. THE SHOP PICKED IT UP AND COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. THEY ASKED IF I WAS SURE I KNEW WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT! I HAD DRIVEN THE CAR FOR 90000 MILES! I KNEW WHAT WASN'T NORMAL! I PICKED IT UP AND GUESS WHAT, IT RAN GREAT! I SPEEDED UP AND SLOWED DOWN AGAIN AND AGAIN AND IT JUST WOULDN'T ACT UP! I COULD FAINTLY SMELL THE BURNING SMELL BUT FIGURED I PICKED UP SOME PIECE OF SOMETHING OFF OF THE ROAD AND IT HAD BEEN STUCK BUT FELL OUT WHEN I STOPPED. I WENT FOR 50 MILES, NO PROBLEMS, THEN THE BANGING AND JERKING STARTED AGAIN MUCH WORSE THIS TIME. I KEPT GOING TO SEE IF IT WOULD STOP AND IT GOT SO LOUD THAT IT SOUNDED LIKE A SLEDGEHAMMER WAS HITTING SOME PART OF THE ENGINE OVER AND OVER. IT WOULD BANG-JERK- BANG -JERK ETC.. AND KEPT GETTING WORSE. THEN IT JUST DIED. THE SHIFTER WENT SLACK. THERE WAS A PUDDLE OF OIL UNDER THE CAR AND THE SMELL OF BURNING FLUID. THE MECHANIC PICKED IT UP AND REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER WITH A USED ONE. I'M WONDERING IF THIS WAS THE TRANSFER CASE AND NOT THE TRANSMISSION AT ALL! THE MECHANIC SAID THERE WASN'T ENOUGH OIL IN THE TRANSMISSION. I DIDN'T KNOW IF THE TRANSFER CASE AND TRANSMISSION SHARE THE SAME OIL SUPPLY OR NOT. AFTER READING THIS ARTICLE ABOUT THE LOCKING UP THING IT MAKES PERFECT SENSE. ITS FELT JUST LIKE IT WANTED TO LOCK UP BUT FOR SOME REASON DIDN'T THAT FIRST TIME IT ACTED UP. THE TRANSMISSION PLACE SAID THEY HADN'T HEARD OF A TRANSMISSION BANGING AND CLANGING LIKE THAT.
NHTSA complaint #10152168 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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 THIS RECALL. IT HAS NOW BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP CONSEQUENTLY FOR TWO MONTHS. THE DEALERSHIP HAS TOLD ME MORE THAN ONCE THAT THEY ARE GOING TO DO ONE MORE TEST AND THEN IF IT FAILS THEY WILL CALL CHRYSLER AND TELL THEM IT CAN NOT BE FIXED. BUT EVERY TIME THEY DO THE TEST AND IT FAILS THEY END UP DOING THE TESTS OVER AND OVER AGAIN. I ACTUALLY HAD TO PURCHASE A VEHICLE SO I WOULD HAVE A CAR TO DRIVE TO AND FROM HOME WORK SCHOOL AND DR'S APPOINTMENTS. I AM 8 MOTHS PREGNANT RIGHT NOW AND ON BED REST AND MY DOCTOR IS SAYING I DO NOT NEED ALL THIS EXTRA STRESS. I CALLED THE MANUFACTURER THREE TIMES WHOM TELLS ME ALL I CAN DO IS CONTINUE TO WORK WITH THE DEALERSHIP. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH THE GENERAL MANAGER OF THE DEALERSHIP AND SAME THING, NO ANSWERS. THE GENERAL MANAGER ACTUALLY TOLD ME TO GET A LAWYER. I HAVE WROTE THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU AND NOW I AM WRITING YOU. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT ELSE I CAN POSSIBLY DO. PLEASE HELP ME!!
NHTSA complaint #10138179 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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.
NHTSA complaint #10065176 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SUSPENSION
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.
NHTSA complaint #10065176 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
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.
NHTSA complaint #10065176 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
BALL JOINT OF FRONT RIGHT WHEEL SEPARATED AFTER HITTING BUMP ON HIGHWAY CAUSING LIMITED CONTROL OF VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10065605 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
BALL JOINT OF FRONT RIGHT WHEEL SEPARATED AFTER HITTING BUMP ON HIGHWAY CAUSING LIMITED CONTROL OF VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10065605 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
WE TOOK A CAR THAT WE RECENTLY PURCHASED FROM A PRIVATE PARTY TO OUR MECHANIC FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND FOUND THAT THE HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING AND IT WILL COST $1000.00 FOR REPAIR. ALSO FOUND OUT THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT THE EAGLE TALON HAD AND THAT THERE WAS NEVER A RECALL ON IT. WE FEEL THAT CHRYSLER SHOULD DO THE REPAIR AT NO COST TO US. WE WOULD APPRECIATE ANY HELP THAT YOU COULD GIVE US. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER. ANN PIRRELLO.
NHTSA complaint #10018872 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
POWER STEERING AND ALTERNATOR BELTS FELL OFF. DURING RE-INSTALLATION AND INSPECTION OF THE CRANKSHAFT, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT WAS LOOSE. *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10016156 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
POWER STEERING AND ALTERNATOR BELTS FELL OFF. DURING RE-INSTALLATION AND INSPECTION OF THE CRANKSHAFT, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT WAS LOOSE. *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10016156 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE SHAKES AND SHIMMY'S AT HIGH SPEED AND LOWS SPEEDS THERE IS A CLUNK NOISE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR
NHTSA complaint #8021362 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR RECALL 00V421002 REPAIRS ON LOWER BALL JOINTS. DEALER STATED THEY WERE WORN, BUT REFUSED TO REPLACE THEM. CONSUMER HAD BALL JOINTS REPLACED AT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #8014352 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FOR INSPECTION OF TEARS IN THE LOWER LATERAL BALL JOINTS, HOWEVER CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A FAILURE OF THE RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONETS, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THIS FAILURE IN WHICH HE BELIEVES THE RECALL WAS NEVER PERFORMED.(ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT)
NHTSA complaint #564179 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FOR INSPECTION OF TEARS IN THE LOWER LATERAL BALL JOINTS, HOWEVER CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A FAILURE OF THE RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONETS, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THIS FAILURE IN WHICH HE BELIEVES THE RECALL WAS NEVER PERFORMED.(ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT)
NHTSA complaint #564179 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
WHILE DRIVING 20-25 MPH AN UNUSAL NOISE OCCURRED, SOUNDING AS IF SOMETHING BROKE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #899375 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WINDSHEILD WIPERS KEEP GOING OUT.
NHTSA complaint #737940 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL (00V421002/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 967 FOR 2ND TIME. A YEAR AGO WHEN THE 1ST LETTER WAS RECEIVED, DEALER INSPECTED IT AND SAID IT WAS OKAY. WHEN CONSUMER RESPONDED TO 2ND RESPONSE DEALER (MESSEY YEARDLEY CHRYSLER JEEP & EAGLE) STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS TOO LOW TO PUT ON A LIFT. THIS WAS NOT A ISSUE WHEN IT WAS TAKEN IN THE 1ST TIME. DEALER STATED THEY DIDN'T LOOK AT IT.
NHTSA complaint #890134 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
GEARS WERE HARD TO SHIFT, AND THERE WAS TRANSMISSION OIL LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH, ALSO, TRANSFER CASE FAILED. RECEIVED MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 780.
NHTSA complaint #887745 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
GEARS WERE HARD TO SHIFT, AND THERE WAS TRANSMISSION OIL LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH, ALSO, TRANSFER CASE FAILED. RECEIVED MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 780.
NHTSA complaint #887745 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
RECALL 98V069002; INFORMED OF RECALL BY FRIEND. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND VIN WAS CHECKED, AND RECALLED. MECHANIC INSPECTED 1ST TIME AND REPAIRED PROBLEM. WAS DRIVING AND FOUND SHIFTING HARD. SLEEVE HAD CAME OFF. TOOK BACK. MECHANIC INSPECTED TRANSFER CASE AND DRIVESHAFT 2ND TIME, AND FOUND NOTHING. TAKEN VEHICLE TO TRANSMISSION SHOP. INFORMED TRANSMISSION WAS SHOT AND BEARINGS GONE DUE TO A LACK OF FLUID IN TRANSFER CASE. *AK THE DEALER INDICATED THAT ALL RECALL PROBLEMS WERE FIXED. WHEN THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE AGAIN, THE DEALER POINTED OUT THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED NEW TRANSMISSION. THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER WHEN IT WAS DETERMINED THAT TRANSFER CASE WAS LOW IN FLUID AND THE BEARINGS HAD FAILED. THESE WERE RECALL ITEMS (#780). THE CONSUMER WANTS THE MANUFACTURER TO REIMBURSE HIM THE COST OF REPAIR.
NHTSA complaint #887629 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
RECALL 98V069002; INFORMED OF RECALL BY FRIEND. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND VIN WAS CHECKED, AND RECALLED. MECHANIC INSPECTED 1ST TIME AND REPAIRED PROBLEM. WAS DRIVING AND FOUND SHIFTING HARD. SLEEVE HAD CAME OFF. TOOK BACK. MECHANIC INSPECTED TRANSFER CASE AND DRIVESHAFT 2ND TIME, AND FOUND NOTHING. TAKEN VEHICLE TO TRANSMISSION SHOP. INFORMED TRANSMISSION WAS SHOT AND BEARINGS GONE DUE TO A LACK OF FLUID IN TRANSFER CASE. *AK THE DEALER INDICATED THAT ALL RECALL PROBLEMS WERE FIXED. WHEN THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE AGAIN, THE DEALER POINTED OUT THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED NEW TRANSMISSION. THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER WHEN IT WAS DETERMINED THAT TRANSFER CASE WAS LOW IN FLUID AND THE BEARINGS HAD FAILED. THESE WERE RECALL ITEMS (#780). THE CONSUMER WANTS THE MANUFACTURER TO REIMBURSE HIM THE COST OF REPAIR.
NHTSA complaint #887629 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
RECALL 98V069002; INFORMED OF RECALL BY FRIEND. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND VIN WAS CHECKED, AND RECALLED. MECHANIC INSPECTED 1ST TIME AND REPAIRED PROBLEM. WAS DRIVING AND FOUND SHIFTING HARD. SLEEVE HAD CAME OFF. TOOK BACK. MECHANIC INSPECTED TRANSFER CASE AND DRIVESHAFT 2ND TIME, AND FOUND NOTHING. TAKEN VEHICLE TO TRANSMISSION SHOP. INFORMED TRANSMISSION WAS SHOT AND BEARINGS GONE DUE TO A LACK OF FLUID IN TRANSFER CASE. *AK THE DEALER INDICATED THAT ALL RECALL PROBLEMS WERE FIXED. WHEN THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE AGAIN, THE DEALER POINTED OUT THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED NEW TRANSMISSION. THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER WHEN IT WAS DETERMINED THAT TRANSFER CASE WAS LOW IN FLUID AND THE BEARINGS HAD FAILED. THESE WERE RECALL ITEMS (#780). THE CONSUMER WANTS THE MANUFACTURER TO REIMBURSE HIM THE COST OF REPAIR.
NHTSA complaint #887629 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
COVER IS PEELING OF OF METAL PLATE, DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
NHTSA complaint #744641 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.