MYRModel Year Report

1998 Eagle Talon

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1998 Eagle Talon
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:57:13.598Z

Only 17 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 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
17

Too few to rank

Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1998

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 1996 1997: 24 complaints 1998: 17 complaints 1998 17 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 1998: 17 complaints 1998 17 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 1998: 17 complaints 1998 17 1999: 1 complaint 1999

1998: 17 complaints

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YearComplaints
199073
1991104
199256
199338
199421
1995210
199644
199724
199817
19991

Known problem areas

Only 17 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

6 of 17 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Vehicle speed control

4 of 17 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal and cruise control.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

While driving at 55 MPH dash panel insolation slides down into throttle, causing consumer to get into an accident. Contacted dealer, and dealer will not do anything. *ak the front brakes wore out prematurely.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-01-23

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Foia request for certified copies of information/documents rec'd or fwd to chrylser or consumers re: 1998 Eagle Talon defective cruise control system cable fix, stuck throttle issues.*mr (Nar)

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-07-20

Engine and engine cooling

3 of 17 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing belts and associated pulleys and engine.

Steering

2 of 17 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing pump.

Tires

1 of 17 total reports mentions: tires.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1998-04-08Vehicle speed control98V045002 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The dash panel pad can shift interferring with the throttle cable control.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove a portion of the dash panel pad so it cannot interfere with the throttle cable control.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1998 Eagle Talon — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 98V045002 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 98V069002 · Power train
  • Recall 00V421002 · Suspension
  • Recall 07E055000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1998 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 1998 Eagle Talon?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 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.