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1997 Eagle TALON problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

16 owner complaints analyzed

3 distinct recall campaigns

100,500 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1997 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 16 complaints (18.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Transmission and shifting16.3%
Braking behavior16.3%

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.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
3
Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
2
Air Bags
1
Air Bags:Frontal
1
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
Electrical System
1
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine3
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint3
Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)2
Air Bags1
Air Bags:Frontal1
Air Bags:Side/Window1
Electrical System1
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline1

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 3; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint: 3; Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive): 2; Air Bags: 1; Air Bags:Frontal: 1; Air Bags:Side/Window: 1; Electrical System: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
0
25,000 to 49,999
1
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
1
100,000 to 149,999
2
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0000
25,000 to 49,9991
50,000 to 74,9990
75,000 to 99,9991
100,000 to 149,9992
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0

100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 12 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.

2000
2
2001
7
2002
1
2004
3
2005
2
2009
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20002
20017
20021
20043
20052
20091

2000: 2; 2001: 7; 2002: 1; 2004: 3; 2005: 2; 2009: 1

Pattern summary

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 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 8022287 · 2002-11-06 (November 6, 2002)

CONSUMER STATED THAT TRANSMISSION FLUID IS LEAKING FROM THE TRANSFER CASE. MR

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8022287 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 9004914 · 2001-10-10 (October 10, 2001)

BRAKES LOCKED UP, RESULTING IN A FRONTAL ACCIDENT, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 9004914 at NHTSA ↗