1996 Eagle Talon Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 27%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 112,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the suspension of the 1996 Eagle Talon, 27% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“Received recall notice #99v066003. Set appointment with dealer. Took vehicle to dealership. Was informed by mechanic, after checking vehicle, that the vehicle did not have the problem indicated in recall letter. Was driving vehicle into a parking lot when the wheel came off. Taking vehicle back to dealership to have the repair done.”
NHTSA complaint #854703, filed 2000-01“Consumer received recall notice for inspection of tears in the lower lateral ball joints, however consumer experienced a failure of the right front suspension componets, consumer is requesting reimbursement for this failure in which he believes the recall was never performed.(attorney for client)”
NHTSA complaint #564179, filed 2002-01“When hitting a puddle of water the steering wheel locks up for about 5 seconds then it will go back to normal. Also, consumer received a recall on the ball joints and lower control arm. Took vehicle into dealership and they claimed to have inspected vehicle and found no problem. Consumer experienced exactly what recall letter indicated.”
NHTSA complaint #850476, filed 1999-11“Consumer received a recall (00v421002/ manufacturer's recall 967 for 2nd time. A year ago when the 1st letter was received, dealer inspected it and said it was okay. When consumer responded to 2nd response dealer (messey yeardley chrysler jeep & Eagle) stated that vehicle was too low to put on a lift. This was not a issue when it was taken in the 1st time. Dealer stated they didn't look at it.”
NHTSA complaint #890134, filed 2001-06“The 1996 Eagle Talon tsi had the same defects as the 1995 Eagle Talon tsi. The vehicle had multiple failure to include the A/C unit, trans axle, transmission, upper and lower ball joints, engine at 75000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10065176, filed 2004-03Related recalls
- 00V421002Dec 18, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt…Covers: Eagle Talon 1995–1998, Dodge Avenger 1995–2000, Chrysler Sebring 1995–2000
- 99V066003Apr 5, 1999Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt…Covers: Eagle Talon 1995–1996, Dodge Avenger 1995–1996, Chrysler Sebring 1995–1996
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Eagle Talon
9 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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