MYRModel Year Report

1997 Eagle Talon

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1997 Eagle Talon
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:51:02.324Z

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

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

How is this computed?

Complaints
24

Too few to rank

Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1997

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1990: 73 complaints 1990 1991: 104 complaints 1992: 56 complaints 1992 1993: 38 complaints 1994: 21 complaints 1994 1995: 210 complaints 1996: 44 complaints 1997: 24 complaints 1997 24 1998: 17 complaints 1999: 1 complaint
1990: 73 complaints 1990 1991: 104 complaints 1991 1992: 56 complaints 1992 1993: 38 complaints 1993 1994: 21 complaints 1994 1995: 210 complaints 1995 1996: 44 complaints 1996 1997: 24 complaints 1997 24 1998: 17 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaint 1999
1990: 73 complaints 1990 1991: 104 complaints 1991 1992: 56 complaints 1992 1993: 38 complaints 1993 1994: 21 complaints 1994 1995: 210 complaints 1995 1996: 44 complaints 1996 1997: 24 complaints 1997 24 1998: 17 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaint 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, 2002-11-06

Transfer case leakage.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-03-04

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, 1998-01-30

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, 1998-02-25

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.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2005-07-18

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1997-07-31Seats97V081002 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.

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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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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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.

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Buy-smart checklist

1997 Eagle Talon — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 97V081002 · Seats
  • Recall 98V069002 · Power train
  • Recall 00V421002 · Suspension
  • Recall 07E055000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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.