MYRModel Year Report

1997 Eagle Talon

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1997 Eagle Talon
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:25:02.243Z

Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Eagle Talon Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1990: 73 complaints 1990 1991: 104 complaints 1992: 56 complaints 1992 1993: 38 complaints 1994: 21 complaints 1994 1995: 210 complaints 1996: 44 complaints 1996 1997: 24 complaints 1997 1998: 17 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaints 1999
1997: 24 complaints
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YearComplaints
199073
1991104
199256
199338
199421
1995210
199644
199724
199817
19991

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 24 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

9 of 24 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing transfer case (4-wheel drive) and column shift.

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CONSUMER STATED THAT TRANSMISSION FLUID IS LEAKING FROM THE TRANSFER CASE. MR

NHTSA ODI report, 20021106

TRANSFER CASE LEAKAGE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980304

THE LEAK ON THE YOKE OF THE TRANSFER CASE ALLOWS ENOUGH OF THE GEAR LUBRICANT IN THE TRANSFER CASE TO SEEP OUT THAT IT WILL EVENTUALLY HAVE NO LUBRICANT AND WILL SEIZE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980130

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

8 of 24 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and gas recirculation valve (egr valve).

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PROBLEMS CAUSED BY A HOSE THAT CONNECTS TO THE TURBO, CAUSING OIL PRESSURE TO LOWER AND FLUID TO LEAK ON THE BLOCK.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980225

SUSPENSION

5 of 24 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing lower ball joint and macpherson strut.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 24 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing module.

AIR BAGS

3 of 24 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing side/window and frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050718

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19970731 — seats

THE HEADREST GUIDE BRACKET WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BACK ASSEMBLIES ONLY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 97V081002 — check if this car was fixed

R 19980706 — power train

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, T

Campaign 98V069002 — check if this car was fixed

R 20010521 — suspension

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 ADD

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 JOIN

Campaign 00V421002 — check if this car was fixed

R 20071119 — fuel system, gasoline

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 PRE

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.

Campaign 07E055000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Eagle Talon — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 97V081002 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98V069002 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V421002 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E055000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1993 ▲ 1996 ● 1992

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ◆ 1991 ◆ 1990

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FAQ

Is the 1997 Eagle Talon reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Eagle Talon?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Eagle Talon have?

4 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.