1995 Eagle TALON problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
129 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
88,740 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 21 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint is the most frequently named component, appearing in 22 of 129 complaints (17.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 13 | 10.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 10 | 7.8% |
| Engine operation | 9 | 7.0% |
| Steering behavior | 7 | 5.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 6 | 4.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 2.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 22 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 17 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 12 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 11 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 5 |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm | 5 |
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint: 22; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 17; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 12; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 11; Air Bags:Frontal: 7; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 6; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 5; Suspension:Front:Control Arm: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 6 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 6; 150,000 and above: 3
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 108 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 2000 | 23 |
| 2001 | 28 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2015 | 4 |
1995: 13; 1996: 10; 2000: 23; 2001: 28; 2002: 16; 2003: 14; 2004: 10; 2005: 6; 2006: 1; 2007: 1; 2010: 1; 2011: 2; 2015: 4
Pattern summary
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 13 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 10 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 9 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10003873 · 2003-02-27 (February 27, 2003)
THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHEN STOPPED, WHEN IN GEAR WITH THE BRAKE ENGAGED, ALSO UPON ACCELERATION, THE POWER STEERING FAILED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS INTERMITTENT, THE VEHICLE HAD BUCKED WHEN STOPPED IN PARK, AND HAD CONTINUED TO IDLE ERRATICALLY. TSB # 18-04-96 SCC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 96,820 miles reported. Look up ODI 10003873 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10067043 · 2004-05-11 (May 11, 2004)
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES PEDAL PULSATED AND STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED. CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH FRONTAL BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 50,680 miles reported. Look up ODI 10067043 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10015791 · 2003-04-14 (April 14, 2003)
THE RECALL REGARDING THE TRANSMISSION WAS PERFORMED, HOWEVER THE REPAIR FAILED. RECALL # 98 V 069 002
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10015791 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10015748 · 2003-04-23 (April 23, 2003)
THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND FOUND LARGE AMOUNTS OF NUTS AND BOLTS ROLLING BACK AND FORTH ON BOTH PANELS IN THE TRUNK. BOTH PANELS WERE REPLACED IN THE REAR SEAT AREA. THE ENGINE STALLED, THERE WAS WHITE SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST BADLY. THE CHAIN BOLT VALVE, TIMING COVER, TIMING BELT, TIMING CHAIN/BELT, THE BALANCE SHAFT BOLT, AND THE FRONT AND REAR STRUTS WERE REPLACED. A NEW OIL PAN WAS PLACED IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE IDLED ABNORMALLY AND LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW BATTERY, AND A LEFT FRONT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10015748 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10081546 · 2004-07-08 (July 8, 2004)
RECALL 96V158002 CONCERNING FUEL FUMES. VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH FUEL/FUMES ESCAPING FROM THE FUEL TANK. STRONG FUME VAPORS WERE GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP OR IDLING POSITION. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED AND THEY INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THAT RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10081546 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8011926 · 2002-06-17 (June 17, 2002)
FUMES WOULD ESCAPE INTO COMPARTMENT DUE TO FUEL PUMP FAILURE. ON ONE OCCASION VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHEN OWNER ATTEMPTED TO START. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8011926 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 730326 · 2000-09-05 (September 5, 2000)
THE BATTERY ONLY LAST 1 YEAR. THE COMPUTER GETS WET INSIDE SOMEHOW AND SHORTS OUT, THIS IS VERY COMMON ON THESE CARS. I HAVE SPOKEN TO A FEW OTHERS AND THEY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE IS A SEAL OR SOMETHING THAT IS NOT I PLACE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 730326 at NHTSA ↗