1997 Eagle Talon Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 21%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 Eagle Talon, 21% of the 24 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 55 MPH a loud banging noise was heard coming from the rear. The driver drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic replaced the rear lower ball joints due to worn parts. Please provide any additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10064829, filed 2004-03“Consumer contatced dealer for recall repairs concerning NHTSA recall 00v421002/ manufacturer's recal 967 for lower ball joints. Dealer was unable to complete work because parts were unavailable until further notice. Please provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #892738, filed 2001-07“Recall 00v421002 repairs were performed on september 24, 2001. On october 31, 2001 while traveling approximately 35 MPH, there was a rubbing and humming noise coming from front of vehicle. A mechanic examined vehicle and determined that front/right ball joint had failed, and front/ left ball joint was loose. Upon contacting dealer , consumer was told that the ball joints had never been sealed when they serviced vehicle for recall. Please provide any additional information / attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #898746, filed 2001-11“While driving, consumer lost control of vehicle, consumer believes her losing control of vehicle was a result of a recall on the lower lateral arm ball joints, 99v066.”
NHTSA complaint #561864, filed 2001-07Related 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
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Eagle Talon
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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