no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
1990 Eagle TalonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 73 owner complaints about the 1990 Eagle Talon, most often about the power train. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 1, 2007. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1990 Eagle Talon has problems
73 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
41Power train
18Engine and engine cooling2 crash/fire/injury
3Service brakes, hydraulic
3Seat belts
2Visibility
2Structure
2Suspension
2Electrical system
1Steering
44 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 41 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 18 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
1990 Eagle Talon recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Front: buckle assembly
Risk. THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
no report yet
Visibility: windshield
Risk. WINDSHIELDS WOULD NOT PREVENT EJECTION OF VEHICLEOCCUPANTS DURING A VEHICLE CRASH, WHICH CAUSES SERIOUS INJURIES AND FATALITIES.
no report yet
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Eagle.
Best & worst years
1990 vs. every other Talon year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Talon median. How we score
'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1990 Eagle Talon safety ratings
1990 Eagle Talon 2-DR. HB. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1990 Eagle Talon, and the recalls they led to.
- TRANSFER CASE LOCKUPLed to recall 98V-069
- HOOD FLY-UPNo recall
- TRANSFER CASE LOCKUPNo recall
In owners' words
What Talon owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
CONSUMER HAD TRANSMISSION FIX BY DEALER A YEAR AGO BUT NOW STILL HAVING A PROBLEM WHEN DRIVING THE GEAR SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR AT 55 MPH. TT
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
Own a 1990 Talon?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.