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1997 Eagle TalonProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 37 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
37
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Recalls
4
TSBs
65
✅

Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 37 complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, and 4 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:engineHIGH

4 owners reported engine and engine cooling:engine issues — failures commonly reported around 111K miles.

!Inspect the Power Train:transfer Case (4-wheel Drive)MED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (4 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine4 (11%)
Power Train:transfer Case (4-wheel Drive)4 (11%)
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint4 (11%)
Electrical2 (5%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift2 (5%)
Airbags1 (3%)
Air Bags:frontal1 (3%)
Air Bags:side/window1 (3%)

1997 Eagle Talon: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1997 Eagle Talon, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 111,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 111K-mile mark.

Power Train:transfer Case (4-wheel Drive) Issues

Power Train:transfer Case (4-wheel Drive) complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1997 Eagle Talon, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint Issues

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1997 Eagle Talon, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1997 Eagle Talon, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1997 Eagle Talon. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

00V421002May 2001

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.

07E055000Nov 2007

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

CERTAIN AIRTEX FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLIES, P/N E7081H, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE WALL OF THE FLARED FITTING OF THE FUEL PUMP IS NOT THICK ENOUGH TO PREVENT THE MATING THREADED FITTINGS FROM BOTTOMING OUT BEFORE AN ADEQUATE SEAL IS ACHIEVED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF FUEL AT THE CONNECTION OF THE VEHICLE FUEL LINE AND THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLY.

97V081002Jul 1997

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

THE HEADREST GUIDE BRACKET WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BACK ASSEMBLIES ONLY.

98V069002Jul 1998

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.

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The worst model year for the Eagle Talon is the 1996 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1997 Eagle Talon vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

37

Class avg

62

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 37 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

Other Eagle Talon Model Years

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1997 Eagle Talon: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Eagle Talon?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1997 Eagle Talon is related to the engine and engine cooling:engine, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1997 Eagle Talon reliable?
The 1997 Eagle Talon has 37 complaints, 2 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 1997 Eagle Talon problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1997 Eagle Talon have any recalls?
Yes, the 1997 Eagle Talon has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Eagle Talon problems start?
Based on 4 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 111,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 1997 Eagle Talon data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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