CHRYSLER EAGLE · model year

1995 CHRYSLER EAGLE

27 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 1995CHRYSLEREAGLE carries 27 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1995 EAGLE is steering:linkages:tie rod assembly with 4 filings, followed by power train (3) and equipment:appliance:air conditioner (3). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.

NHTSA currently has 88 investigation files overlapping the 1995 EAGLE, and 7 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

27
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

27 filings

Crashes Reported

2 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY4
POWER TRAIN3
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER3
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION3
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL2
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS1
TIRES1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
AIR BAGS1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP1
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION1

Recent Complaints

20080701SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHRYSLER EAGLE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTROL ARM FAILED AND THE VEHICLE SWAYED TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE LOST STEERING ABILITY AND THE TIRE WAS TURNED TO THE SIDE, AND WOULD NOT GO FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THAT THE CONTROL ARM FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE FAILURE CAUSED THE DRIVESHAFT, STRUT, AND SEVERAL PARTS RELATING TO THE CONTROL ARM TO FAIL AS WELL. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V421002 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT) WAS REFERENCED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS, OTHER THAN WHAT WAS INCLUDED IN THE SAFETY RECALL, NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED FIRST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.

Mileage: 115,000

20050726POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN 6-2005. CONCERNING TRANS AXLE/FLOOR SHIFTER/IGNITION PARK INTERLOCK. SHE WAS WAITING TO GET THE RECALL REPAIRS DONE WHEN THE DEALER REPOSSED THE CAR ON 7-20-2005. SHE TOLD DEALER ABOUT THE RECAL, AND DEALER WAS NOT WORRIED ABOUT THE RECALL. IF SOMEONE ELSE BOUGHT VEHICLE HE COULD GET IT FIXED. CONSUMER WANTED TO FILE A COMPLAINT BECAUSE SHE WAS AFRAID THAT SOMEONE WITH CHILDREN WILL BUY THE CAR AND NOT BE AWARE OF THE RECALL. *AK

Mileage: 176,000

20050726ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN 6-2005. CONCERNING TRANS AXLE/FLOOR SHIFTER/IGNITION PARK INTERLOCK. SHE WAS WAITING TO GET THE RECALL REPAIRS DONE WHEN THE DEALER REPOSSED THE CAR ON 7-20-2005. SHE TOLD DEALER ABOUT THE RECAL, AND DEALER WAS NOT WORRIED ABOUT THE RECALL. IF SOMEONE ELSE BOUGHT VEHICLE HE COULD GET IT FIXED. CONSUMER WANTED TO FILE A COMPLAINT BECAUSE SHE WAS AFRAID THAT SOMEONE WITH CHILDREN WILL BUY THE CAR AND NOT BE AWARE OF THE RECALL. *AK

Mileage: 176,000

20040412SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

CONSUMER HEARD A KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET. HOWEVER, THE KNOCKING WAS STILL PRESENT. *AK

Mileage: 45,000

20040412POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CONSUMER HEARD A KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET. HOWEVER, THE KNOCKING WAS STILL PRESENT. *AK

Mileage: 45,000

20030319SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

I OWN A 1995 EAGLE TALON. ACCORDING TO THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION,THERE IS A RECALL REGARDING SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK SYSTEM. WHEN I CALLED THE CHRYSLER EAGLE SERVICE CENTER,THEY HAVE TOLD ME THAT THIS RECALL DOESN'T APPLY TO MY CAR,I EXPLAINED TO THEM THAT THE ABS INDICATOR LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR A WHILE,WHICH MEANS THAT'S THERE SOMETHING WRONG WITH IT. THEY REPLIED BY SAYING THAT IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE RECALL. I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT TO FIND OUT IF THIS RECALL SHOULD HAS BEEN DONE ON MY CAR OR NOT. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM,THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP. *NLM

20020918AIR BAGS

AIR BAG IS COMING OUT OF DASHBOARD ON PASSANGER'S SIDE. CONSUMER HAS NOTIFIED DEALER .*AK *JB

20020222ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

CAR WILL NOT START IN MORING AFTER A COLD NIGHT. THERE IS ALSO TAPPING IN THE MOTOR UNTILL CAR WARMS UP.*AK

20010912TIRES

THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT CAUSING THE MOTORHOME TO HIT A CEMENT WALL CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE L/F BUMPER AND SIDE ALONG WHEEL WELL, LUG NUTS AND RIM, LEFT SIDE GAS CAP AND FIBERGLASS AROUND FRONT BUMPER WAS BROKEN OFF (TIRE INFORMATION NOT GIVEN). NLM

20010228SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

CONSUMER HAD TRANSMISSION REPLACED DUE TO LOSING ACCELERATION PRESSURE PRIOR TO MANUFACTURER'S RECALL, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACEMENT AS WELL AS RENTAL CAR COSTS, THE RECALL STATED THAT IF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BRACKETS FAIL, THE TRANSMISSION HALF-SHAFT MAY PULL OUT OF THE TRANSAXLE AND CAUSE A LOSS OF POWER, THIS IS WHAT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED. *SLC

20000322ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

WATER PUMP FAILED. YH

20000322ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

HANDLE ON OIL DIP STICK FELL APART. YH

20000322STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT INNER TIE RODS FAILED. YH

20000322STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

HOOD SUPPORT NOT OPERABLE. YH

19991004POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

WHILE APROACHING A STOP SIGN TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING ,CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO TAKE OFF SLOWLY. *AK

19981020POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING THE CAR TO SHIFT ITSELF INTO SECOND GEAR AND STAY THERE UNTIL YOU CUT OFF THE CAR.

19980609POWER TRAIN

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

19980609STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

19980609EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

19980609POWER TRAIN

INNER TIE ROD PROBLEM CAUSES TIRE TO WEAR UNEVENLY.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 1995 CHRYSLER EAGLE have?
The 1995 CHRYSLER EAGLE has 27 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 CHRYSLER EAGLE?
The most-complained component for the 1995 CHRYSLER EAGLE is STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY with 4 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN and EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.
Is the 1995 CHRYSLER EAGLE safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.