1990 Eagle Talon Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 41about this part
- Share
- 56%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,445miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1990 Eagle Talon, 56% of the 73 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,445 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In 1998 larry h. Miller chrysler jeep in the southtowne automall in sandy ut performed the recall regarding the transfer case. They said they were not required to change the transfer case just look for leaks. They said the transfer case was low on fluid and filled it back up. I requested a new transfer case but they declined. They would not give me any information regarding the recall nor what constituted having the transfer case or yoke changed. Four years and 30k miles later on 3/21/02 I was driving on the freeway when my transfer case failed going 65 MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #10183864, filed 2007-03, 111,445 miles“I had already done the transfer case recall 3 years prior. Dealership did not replace any parts, only the fluid in the transfer case. I was on a busy freeway going 65mph in the slow lane when all of my tires locked up without any notice. I barely managed to get the car off the freeway. Police officer said if I was in a different lane I may have caused a major traffic accident and died. The car would not move as I tried to push it further away from the road.the transfer case failed and the rear differential and both rear axels broke. …”
NHTSA complaint #760285, filed 2002-04“While driving down the road on a straight away at about 6mph, wheels locked up. Also, upon using transmission, vehicle downshifted. When consumer let up there was a loud explosion, transmission was gone. Dealer has had the car for a year. Dealer said that consumer needed a new transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #850686, filed 1999-10“Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to recall 98v060002, driveshaft. Contacted the dealer prior to recall work was corrected. One week later, parts failed. Consumer contacted the dealer with recall notice. Dealer stated there may be a fee involved. Please provide any futher details.”
NHTSA complaint #826363, filed 1998-08“While stopping at an intersection pressed clutch to floor and pedal stayed to the floor, then, consumer turned off engine, and car was able to shift again, but no higher than 3rd gear. Consumer had to turn off engine everytime vehicle came to a stop.”
NHTSA complaint #876315, filed 2000-12Related recalls
- 98V069002Apr 7, 1998Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.Covers: Eagle Talon 1990–1998, Plymouth Laser 1992–1994
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 6% |
| 1997 | 9 | 38% |
| 1996 | 9 | 20% |
| 1995 | 57 | 27% |
| 1994 | 11 | 52% |
| 1993 | 19 | 50% |
| 1992 | 23 | 41% |
| 1991 | 55 | 53% |
| 1990 | 41 | 56% |
Other parts of the 1990 Eagle Talon
18 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Eagle Talon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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