1998 Eagle Talon

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1998 Eagle Talon
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:35:57.635Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Eagle Talon Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1990: 73 complaints 1990 1991: 104 complaints 1992: 56 complaints 1992 1993: 38 complaints 1994: 21 complaints 1994 1995: 209 complaints 1996: 44 complaints 1996 1997: 24 complaints 1998: 17 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaints 1999
1998: 17 complaints
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YearComplaints
199073
1991104
199256
199338
199421
1995209
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.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 17 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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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, 20010123

STEERING

2 of 17 total reports mention: steering.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 17 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

CRASH
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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, 20010123

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 17 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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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) *CB

NHTSA ODI report, 20040720

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 17 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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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, 20010123

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19980408 — vehicle speed control

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.

Campaign 98V045002 — 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

1998 Eagle Talon — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 98V045002 (vehicle speed control) 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.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1993 ▲ 1996 ● 1992

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ◆ 1991 ◆ 1990

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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 vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal, accounting for 12% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Eagle Talon have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.