NHTSA — Suspension: Front: Control Arm: Lower Ball Joint Problems

6.4

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,200 miles

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1996 Eagle Talon suspension problems

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1996 Eagle Talon Owner Comments

problem #10

Apr 052004

Talon 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 112,000 miles

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Ball joint of front right wheel separated after hitting bump on highway causing limited control of vehicle.

- Amesbury, MA, USA

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problem #9

Dec 102001

Talon

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was taken to dealer for recall 00V421002 repairs on lower ball joints. Dealer stated they were worn, but refused to replace them. Consumer had ball joints replaced at an independent repair shop. Please provide additional information.

- Pru, IN, USA

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problem #8

Dec 032001

Talon

  • miles
Consumer received recall notice for inspection of tears in the lower lateral ball joints, however consumer experienced a failure of the right front suspension componets, consumer is requesting reimbursement for this failure in which he believes the recall was never performed.(attorney for client)

- Estes Park , CO, USA

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problem #7

Dec 032001

Talon

  • miles

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Consumer received recall notice for inspection of tears in the lower lateral ball joints, however consumer experienced a failure of the right front suspension componets, consumer is requesting reimbursement for this failure in which he believes the recall was never performed.(attorney for client)

- Estes Park , CO, USA

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problem #6

May 011997

Talon

  • miles
Consumer believes his daughters accident in which she experienced loss of steering control is as a result of the recall on front suspension ball joint boots, this failure occured prior to recall notice. Nlm

- Pasadena, MD, USA

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problem #5

May 011997

Talon

  • miles
Consumer believes his daughters accident in which she experienced loss of steering control is as a result of the recall on front suspension ball joint boots, this failure occured prior to recall notice. Nlm

- Pasadena, MD, USA

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problem #4

Mar 042000

Talon

  • miles

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Received recall notice concerning lower ball joint failure. Contacted 2 different dealerships. Each dealership refused to do recall repairs. Both insisted that they did not have the proper tools for repairs.

- Hiawassee, GA, USA

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problem #3

Sep 231999

Talon

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Received recall notice #99V066003. Set appointment with dealer. Took vehicle to dealership. Was informed by mechanic, after checking vehicle, that the vehicle did not have the problem indicated in recall letter. Was driving vehicle into a parking lot when the wheel came off. Taking vehicle back to dealership to have the repair done.

- Glencoe, MO, USA

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problem #2

Aug 121999

Talon

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
When hitting a puddle of water the steering wheel locks up for about 5 seconds then it will go back to normal. Also, consumer received a recall on the ball joints and lower control arm. Took vehicle into dealership and they claimed to have inspected vehicle and found no problem. Consumer experienced exactly what recall letter indicated.

- Clantan, AL, USA

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problem #1

Sep 021999

Talon

  • miles
Received recall notice #99V066003nd contacted dealer. Was informed no parts were available for lower ball joints. Could bring vehicle in for inspection to check if part was needed.

- Oceanside, CA, USA

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