1991 Eagle Talon Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 55about this part
- Share
- 53%of 104 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,687miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 55 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1991 Eagle Talon, 53% of the 104 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,687 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.
“Took my 1991 Eagle Talon tsi to klaben chrysler to be serviced by them per the recall on the car. They called and said everything checked ok. But the transmission is burned up. That week a fellow technician and I pulled the transmission and transfer case as an assembly and found the insides of the transfer case were powder and blown apart inside. The transfer case was not leaking due to no oil at all in the transfer case. I have the invoice ( #chbs538463) that states everything ok but a note that says the transmission is burned up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10167013, filed 2006-08, 81,374 miles“Defect stated in the transfer case recall 98 v 069 002 occurred after the recall repairs were performed. As a result, the bushing in the extension housing wore out and developed a leak. Dealership was refusing to repair the bushing.”
NHTSA complaint #10044378, filed 2003-10, 92,000 miles“Contaced dealership, were very difficult said not transfer case said it was clutch, was required to pay for clutch, then car still did not work, they then put on new transfer case even though stating it was not the cause and still there is rear wheels making noise as if there is something inthem. Recall should cover clutch too since it was trf case causing all the damage.”
NHTSA complaint #753987, filed 2001-11“Consumer learned of a transfer case recall; vehicle taken to dealer. Dealer only resealed the case, and told consumer that was all they needed to do. Consumer felt this was not what recall proper correction should be. Seeking NHTSA for help in this matter. Also consumer complained that vehicle hummed from from the transfer case while driving at 80-90 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #835483, filed 1999-04“Car was brought to dealership for a transfercase recall, dealer stated recall was performed and a couple of weeks later the transfercase failed due to lack of lubrication (recall). Manager of a seperate dealership recognized the problem . Chrysler/major dodge refuse to take action or responsibility.”
NHTSA complaint #713916, filed 1999-10Related 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 1991 Eagle Talon
22 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Eagle Talon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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