1990 Eagle Talon problems & reliability
73 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1990 Eagle Talon. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 41 | 56% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 18 | 25% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 4% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 4% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 3% |
| Structure | 2 | 3% |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“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…”
Power Train · filed Mar 1, 2007
“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…”
Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Apr 26, 2004
“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…”
Power Train · filed Apr 8, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP
Engineering Analysis EA98002 · opened Jan 30, 1998 · closed Apr 30, 1998 · led to recall 98V069002
- TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP
Preliminary Evaluation PE97040 · opened Sep 4, 1997 · closed Jan 30, 1998
- HOOD FLY-UP
Preliminary Evaluation PE94074 · opened Oct 12, 1994 · closed Feb 24, 1995
Technical service bulletins
7 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1990 Eagle Talon.
Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb
0800600REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 29, 2000
Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt
2300800B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 24, 2000
Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt
230800 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 3, 2000
This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt
080600 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 25, 2000
Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs
233599REVA · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 1999
Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt
233599 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 3, 1999
Door glass adjustment. *tw
232293 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 1993
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1990 Eagle Talon in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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