1996 Eagle Talon Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 20%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1996 Eagle Talon, 20% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,000 miles. 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.
“The transfer case went out of my Talon tsi awd turbo in 06/05. I was driving down the road 75 MPH & bang!-jerk!bang!jerk!bang!jerk! The steering wheel also felt funny, like it got loose and wasn't hooked to the tires anymore. I pulled over the and heard a loud clunk (metal on metal sort of sound) and put it into gear to baby it into work, it made more noises and jerks but seemed to run. I could smell a burning smell so I parked. The shop picked it up and could not find anything wrong with it. They asked if I was sure I knew what I was talking about! I had driven the car for 90000 miles! …”
NHTSA complaint #10152168, filed 2006-03, 90,000 miles“The contact owns a 1996 Eagle Talon. While driving 60 MPH the contact heard a noise and the tires locked u without warning. The vehicle was towed ,and a local mechanic diagnosed the failure as a leak in the transfer case. The dealer/manufacturer diagnosed the vehicle as needing a new transfer case. The dealer stated that the vehicle was part of recall # 098v069002. Records indicated that no repairs have been performed. The current and failure mileage were 112,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10187002, filed 2007-04, 112,000 miles“While driving approximately 50 MPH,the vehicle dropped down on the frame due to axle shaft failure, then slowed down without any warning. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #830302, filed 1998-11“Recall 98v069002; informed of recall by friend. Took vehicle to dealer and VIN was checked, and recalled. Mechanic inspected 1st time and repaired problem. Was driving and found shifting hard. Sleeve had came off. Took back. Mechanic inspected transfer case and driveshaft 2nd time, and found nothing. Taken vehicle to transmission shop. Informed transmission was shot and bearings gone due to a lack of fluid in transfer case. The dealer indicated that all recall problems were fixed. When the consumer took vehicle again, the dealer pointed out that the vehicle needed new transmission. …”
NHTSA complaint #887629, filed 2001-05Related 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 1996 Eagle Talon
12 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology