1997 Eagle Talon Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 38%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1997 Eagle Talon, 38% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,000 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.
“There is a safety recall for the transfer case. I have all the symptoms transfer case failure. There is oil leaking and the transfer case locks up, making it impossible to drive the car, the wheels will not budge. I have talked to two dealerships. Neither will honor the recall because it has been performed before. I have talked to chrysler and they will not allow the recall to be performed. The person I spoke to said it could not be done because it is not a faulty part.even though what is wrong with the car is exactly what is stated in the recall. This is a safety recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10261767, filed 2009-03, 123,300 miles“A recall for the transfer case was issued. The consumer vehicle identification number was included, however the dealer refused to repair the vehicle. Please provide additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10099145, filed 2004-11, 45,000 miles“When driving at 25-30 MPH and when attemtping to shift gears clutch would not release into gear due to hydraulic cylinder malfunctioning. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer noted part was on nationwide back odor. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #881953, filed 2001-03“The leak on the yoke of the transfer case allows enough of the gear lubricant in the transfer case to seep out that it will eventually have no lubricant and will seize.”
NHTSA complaint #530045, filed 1998-01Related 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 1997 Eagle Talon
7 complaintsSuspension
5 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 29, 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