1994 Eagle Talon Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 52%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1994 Eagle Talon, 52% of the 21 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving 60mph the car lost speed. The engine was ok but the car would not pull it's self. As I was a only a mile from the dealer I bought the car from I was able to get it there where the transmission failed in the parking lot of the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #747336, filed 2001-06“Original clutch failed shortly after the transfer case recall was performed. My wife was driving the car to work on the highway, when the clutch started to slip. She barely managed to get the car off the road before the clutch stopped functioning entirely. Further investigation reveals that Talon/eclipses are known for premature clutch failures ( as low as 5000 miles ). Also, it seemed suspicious that the clutch would fail so soon after the transfer case had failed. My extended warranty ( purchased from the dealer ) will not cover a simple worn-out part. …”
NHTSA complaint #711554, filed 1999-09“Front wheels locked up due to trans axle failure while driving (luckily at slow speed) causing unreperable damage to the transmission. Upon opening transmission, it was discovered that the 4th gear sprocket had shatered. Needed replacement transmission and half shafts.”
NHTSA complaint #10111823, filed 2005-02“Consumer has been experiencing problems with transfer case. Vehicle broke down, and wouldn't move forward or reverse. The manufacturer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #832694, filed 1998-12Related 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 1994 Eagle Talon
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Eagle Talon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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