The 1997 Eagle Talon has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 437,093 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SUSPENSION00V4210022000-12-18393,796 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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…
POWER TRAIN98V0690021998-04-0742,214 affected
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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…
SEATS97V0810021997-08-081,083 affected
Defect
THE HEADREST GUIDE BRACKET WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BACK ASSEMBLIES ONLY.
Consequence
THE HEADREST SUPPORT BRACKET CAN BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW ASSEMBLY.
Complaints by component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
4
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
4
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
2
AIR BAGS
1
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
1crashes2injuries
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
1
1crashes2injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
1
Total complaints37
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“There is a safety recall for the transfer case. I have all the symptoms transfer case failure. There is oil leaking and the transfer case locks up, making it impossible to drive the car, the wheels will not budge. I have talked to two dealerships. Neither will honor the recall because it has been…”
“Dt: the contact owns a 1997 eagle talon. On june 14, 2005 contact's vehicle was involved in a hit and run accident while going 20-25 mph. Upon impact, front air bags deployed, but contact sustained airbag burns. He sustained injuries, strain in neck, burns on arm, and on rights hand two finger…”
“Dt: the contact owns a 1997 eagle talon. On june 14, 2005 contact's vehicle was involved in a hit and run accident while going 20-25 mph. Upon impact, front air bags deployed, but contact sustained airbag burns. He sustained injuries, strain in neck, burns on arm, and on rights hand two finger…”
“Daimler chysler refuses to acknowledgne htsa recall campaign 98v069002. Please help me. *ak”
“A recall for the transfer case was issued. The consumer vehicle identification number was included, however the dealer refused to repair the vehicle. Please provide additional information. *jb”
“1997 eagle talon tsi fwd (identical to mitsubishi eclipse gs-t of the same year) has a problem with failing crankshaft bearings, causing the crank to be able to move around. It is physically movable by hand left and right and up and down instead of being stationary. Car is not safe to drive, as…”
“While driving 55 mph a loud banging noise was heard coming from the rear. The driver drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic replaced the rear lower ball joints due to worn parts. Please provide any additional information. *nm”
“Consumer stated that transmission fluid is leaking from the transfer case. Mr”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1997 Eagle Talon as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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