1996 Eagle Talon Recalls
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1996 Eagle Talon. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball jointCovers: Eagle Talon 1995–1998, Dodge Avenger 1995–2000, Chrysler Sebring 1995–2000
Reported issue: 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 added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.
Possible consequence: This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. This campaign supercedes mmc's previous safety recall campaign, see 99v-066.
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 joints that are within the established tolerance will be cleaned and a special sealant will be applied to prevent intrusion…
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball jointCovers: Eagle Talon 1995–1996, Dodge Avenger 1995–1996, Chrysler Sebring 1995–1996
Reported issue: 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.
Possible consequence: This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rubber boots, and if the boot is damaged, they will replace the lower lateral arm and ball joint on the affected vehicles.
- Power train › Automatic transmissionCovers: Eagle Talon 1990–1998, Plymouth Laser 1992–1994
Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
Possible consequence: This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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, the appropriate amount of oil will be added. If there is transfer case oil leakage, affected components will be…
- Fuel system, gasolineCovers: Eagle Talon 1995–1996
Reported issue: The fuel tank gaskets for the fuel pump and/or gauge unit gasket could have been incorrectly installed allowing fuel or fumes to escape.
Possible consequence: If an ignition source were present, the fuel leakage could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and if the gaskets are found to be leaking, replace the fuel tank, caps and gaskets.
NHTSA investigations
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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.