The 1990 Eagle Talon has 4 safety recalls and 73 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train (50 complaints).
Recalls4safety recalls
Complaints73filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 4reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
Power train › Automatic transmission
NHTSA recall 98V069002 · Apr 7, 1998 · 42,214 vehicles · opened after NHTSA action (ODI)
Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.
Risk: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR ADEQUACY OF THE TRANSFER CASE OIL VOLUME, TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AND OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION OF THE TRANSFER CASE MECHANISM. IF OIL VOLUME IS INSUFFICIENT, THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF OIL WILL BE ADDED. IF THERE IS TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AFFECTED COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED. IF THE TRANSFER CASE SHOWS OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION, THE TRANSFER CASE WILL BE REPLACED.
Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
NHTSA recall 95V103003 · May 24, 1995 · 920,000 vehicles · opened after NHTSA action (ODI)
Problem: THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Risk: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.
Visibility › Windshield
NHTSA recall 90V106001 · Jun 1, 1990 · 184 vehicles
Problem: DILUTED PRIMER MAY HAVE BEEN USED ON THE WINDSHIELD OPENING FLANGES PRIOR TO WINDSHIELD GLASS INSTALLATION WHICH WOULD NOT PROVIDE THE RETENTION REQUIRED BY FMVSS 212.
Risk: WINDSHIELDS WOULD NOT PREVENT EJECTION OF VEHICLEOCCUPANTS DURING A VEHICLE CRASH, WHICH CAUSES SERIOUS INJURIES AND FATALITIES.
Fix: REPLACE WINDSHIELDS, ASSOCIATED PARTS, AND PRIMER.
Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
NHTSA recall 90V056001 · Mar 21, 1990 · 265 vehicles
Problem: OPERATION OF SUNROOF IN "NON-STANDARD" MANNER MAY CAUSE MALE HINGE DISENGAGEMENT FROM THE ROOF HINGE RECEIVER.
Risk: THE SUNROOF GLASS COULD DETACH FROM THE ROOF AND RESULTIN INJURY TO OCCUPANTS OR PERSONS IN THE VICINITY, ESPECIALLY IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
Fix: REPLACE MALE HINGE WITH A MODIFIED VERSION TO INCREASE ROOF HINGE RECEIVER RETENTION ABILITY.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
1990 Eagle Talon 2-DR. HB.
Overall
Not Rated
Frontal crash
Not Rated
Side crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Fuel economy
Talon
22mpg combined
City / highway
19 / 26 mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
2 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,750/year to fuel
Talon
22mpg combined
City / highway
19 / 26 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
2 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel
Talon
21mpg combined
City / highway
19 / 25 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel
Talon
20mpg combined
City / highway
18 / 23 mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
2 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,100/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
Problem area
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Typical mileage*
Power train Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift; Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
50
0
0
0
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Engine and engine cooling Engine; Engine › Gasoline
19
0
2
0
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Service brakes, hydraulic Foundation components › Disc › Caliper; Foundation components › Drum
3
0
0
0
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Seat belts Front › Buckle assembly
3
0
0
0
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Visibility Windshield
2
0
0
0
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Structure Body › Door; Frame and members
2
0
0
0
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Suspension Rear; Front › Stabilizer bar
2
0
0
0
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Electrical system Ignition › Module; Horn
2
0
1
0
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Equipment Appliance › Air conditioner
1
0
0
0
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Vehicle speed control
1
0
0
0
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Parking brake
1
0
0
0
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Fuel system, gasoline Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
1
0
1
0
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*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Mar 21, 2002 · 111,445 milesPower train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive) IN 1998 LARRY H. MILLER CHRYSLER JEEP IN THE SOUTHTOWNE AUTOMALL IN SANDY UT PERFORMED THE RECALL REGARDING THE TRANSFER CASE. THEY SAID THEY WERE NOT REQUIRED TO CHANGE THE TRANSFER CASE JUST LOOK FOR LEAKS. THEY SAID THE TRANSFER CASE WAS LOW ON FLUID AND FILLED IT BACK UP. I REQUESTED A NEW TRANSFER CASE BUT THEY DECLINED. THEY WOULD NOT GIVE ME ANY INFORMATION REGARDING THE RECALL NOR WHAT CONSTITUTED HAVING THE TRANSFER CASE OR YOKE CHANGED. FOUR YEARS AND 30K MILES LATER ON 3/21/02 I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN MY TRANSFER CASE FAILED GOING 65 MPH. THE TIRES LOCKED UP AND THE CAR CAME TO A SCREECHING HALT. IT SCARED ME TO DEATH. I BARELY GOT MY CAR OFF OF THE FREEWAY. I WAS STILL…
Mar 29, 2004 · 65,000 milesElectrical system › Horn I BOUGHT FALKEN ZIEX 502 TIRES OFF OF EBAY. THE BELT SNAPPED AND I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT VIBRATION SINCE. I WOULD ASSUME THAT A BROKEN STEEL BELT IN A TIRE IS NOT A GOOD THING, IF TIRE FAILURE WAS TO OCCUR; LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WOULD BE INEVITABLE. I AM IN A CAR CLUB AND I ASKED ABOUT THIS, A CLUB MEMBER INFORMED ME THAT FALKEN ZIEX 502'S ARE DEFECTIVE; THAT HE ONCED OWNED THEM AND HAD PROBLEMS OUT OF 2 TIRES. HE MENTIONED HOW 502'S WERE PULLED FROM THE MARKET AND 512'S WERE INTRODUCED. I HAVE NOT FOUND ANY RECALLS OR COMPANY INFORMATION ON THIS AT ALL. I AS WELL NEED TO REPLACE THESE FAULTY TIRES IN WEEKS TO COME.*AK
Aug 14, 2002Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift DEALERSHIP/MANUFACTURER IS NO LONGER HONORING TRANSFER CASE RECALL 98/V/069/002.*AK
Mar 30, 2002Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift I HAD ALREADY DONE THE TRANSFER CASE RECALL 3 YEARS PRIOR. DEALERSHIP DID NOT REPLACE ANY PARTS, ONLY THE FLUID IN THE TRANSFER CASE. I WAS ON A BUSY FREEWAY GOING 65MPH IN THE SLOW LANE WHEN ALL OF MY TIRES LOCKED UP WITHOUT ANY NOTICE. I BARELY MANAGED TO GET THE CAR OFF THE FREEWAY. POLICE OFFICER SAID IF I WAS IN A DIFFERENT LANE I MAY HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR TRAFFIC ACCIDENT AND DIED. THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE AS I TRIED TO PUSH IT FURTHER AWAY FROM THE ROAD.THE TRANSFER CASE FAILED AND THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL AND BOTH REAR AXELS BROKE. THE DEALER ONLY COVERED THE TRANSFER CASE AND YOKE FOR REPAIRS, SAID THEY WOULDN'T COVER THE REAR AXELS AND DIFFERENTIAL. DEALER SAID I WAS DRIVING W/ A BAD…
May 26, 2001Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH WHEELS LOCKED UP. TOWED VEHICLE TO GARAGE WHERE TRANSFER CASE HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK
Apr 24, 2001Structure › Frame and members BRACKET HAS PULLED LOSE FROM THE RIVETS AND CRACKED INTO TWO SEPERATE PIECES. *AK
Mar 24, 2001Visibility › Windshield THERE ARE AIR POCKETS DEVELOPING IN INSIDE OF GLASS.*AK *SLC
Nov 29, 2000Power train › Clutch assembly WHILE STOPPING AT AN INTERSECTION PRESSED CLUTCH TO FLOOR AND PEDAL STAYED TO THE FLOOR, THEN, CONSUMER TURNED OFF ENGINE, AND CAR WAS ABLE TO SHIFT AGAIN, BUT NO HIGHER THAN 3RD GEAR. CONSUMER HAD TO TURN OFF ENGINE EVERYTIME VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP.*AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
NHTSA defect investigations
EA98002 · opened Jan 30, 1998 · closed Apr 30, 1998 · led to recall 98V069001TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP
PE97040 · opened Sep 4, 1997 · closed Jan 30, 1998TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP ALLEGED DRIVETRAIN FAILURE THAT CAN LEAD TO LOCK-UP OF THE REAR OR ALL WHEELS.
PE94074 · opened Oct 12, 1994 · closed Feb 24, 1995HOOD FLY-UP There is no summary currently available