1998 Eagle Talon Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 6%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1998 Eagle Talon, 6% of the 17 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 at 100 MPH the back wheels locked up. Consumer's vehicle spun out of control, almost hitting another vehicle. Also, the vehicle leaked oil. Consumer stated the problem stemmed from recall campaign 98v069002 concerning transfer case.”
NHTSA complaint #10109313, filed 2005-01Related 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 1998 Eagle Talon
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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