1995 Eagle Talon
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 210
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 1995
Opened by NHTSA
30% of complaints
Complaints per year
1995: 210 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
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| 1990 | 73 |
| 1991 | 104 |
| 1992 | 56 |
| 1993 | 38 |
| 1994 | 21 |
| 1995 | 210 |
| 1996 | 44 |
| 1997 | 24 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
30% · 64 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and column shift.
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Transmission locked up, intermittent slippage, gears/transmission unable to engage. Manufacture and dealer fail to cover cost to repair.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-08-20
Suspension
28% · 59 reportsMost commonly citing lower ball joint and control arm.
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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 ODI report, 2003-12-08
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-16
Vehicle vibrates during hot weather at speeds between 65-80 MPH.
NHTSA ODI report, 1994-12-29
Engine and engine cooling
18% · 38 reportsMost commonly citing gasoline and engine.
Electrical system
14% · 29 reportsMost commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and horn.
Service brakes
10% · 21 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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1994-08-29Service brakes, hydraulic94V149001 The headlamp support panel can develop a fatigue crack where the anti-lock brake system (ABS) hydraulic unit is attached, allowing the hydraulic unit to fall down.
Remedy: Dealers will connect the ABS hydraulic unit attachment point at a rigid portion of the headlamp support panel with a bracket and reinforce the headlamp support panel by adding a back plate.
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1995Complaint volume 210 complaints filed for this model year.
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1996-11-27Fuel system, gasoline96V158002 The fuel tank gaskets for the fuel pump and/or gauge unit gasket could have been incorrectly installed allowing fuel or fumes to escape.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and if the gaskets are found to be leaking, replace the fuel tank, caps and gaskets.
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1997-09-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 1998-01-30 Transfer case lockup
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1998-01-30Engineering analysisClosed 1998-04-30 Transfer case lockup
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1998-07-06Power train98V069002 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
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…
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1999-08-02Suspension99V066003 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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rubber boots, and if the boot is damaged, they will replace the lower lateral arm and ball joint on the affected vehicles.
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2000-08-02Recall queryClosed 2001-04-20 Lower contrtol arm ball joint
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2001-05-21Suspension00V421002 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…
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…
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2007-11-19Fuel system, gasoline07E055000 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…
Remedy: Airtex will notify owners and replace the fuel pumps free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2007. Owners can contact airtex automotive at 800-880-3056.
Buy-smart checklist
1995 Eagle Talon — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 64 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 59 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 38 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 94V149001 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 96V158002 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 98V069002 · Power train
- Recall 99V066003 · Suspension
- Recall 00V421002 · Suspension
- Recall 07E055000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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- Is the 1995 Eagle Talon reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Eagle Talon is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 1995 Eagle Talon?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1995 Eagle Talon have?
- 6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-08-03 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.