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1992 Eagle Talon problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 1992 Eagle Talon sits mid-pack among Talon years: 61 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 52, with a single recall and 3 closed investigations.

Transmission leads the complaint categories with 23 reports (38% of the total).

61

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

3

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

3

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1992 compare to other Talon years?

Talon NHTSA complaints by model year, 1992 highlighted320 complaints1990: 89 complaints1991: 133 complaints1992: 61 complaints1993: 48 complaints1994: 21 complaints1995: 320 complaints1996: 56 complaints1997: 37 complaints1998: 24 complaints1999: 2 complaints
Talon NHTSA complaints by model year, 1992 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1992 Eagle Talon problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission2338%
Body & Structure915%
Engine915%
Visibility & Wipers35%
Other35%
Seat Belts35%
Brakes23%
Latches & Locks23%
Lighting23%
Electrical System12%
Tires & Wheels12%
Suspension12%
Seats12%
Fuel System12%

Does the 1992 Eagle Talon have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

98V069002TransmissionApril 7, 1998 · 42,214 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 98V069002 ISSUED IN 1998 CONCERNING THE TRANSFER CASE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE, BUT KNEW THAT THE PREVIOUS OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE THE RECALL WORK DONE. CURRENTLY, HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · December 1, 2004

“REAR HATCHBACK HYRAULIC CYLNDERS INTERMITTENTLY FAIL, SLAMMING THE HATCH DOWN ON ANYONE OR ANYTHING THAT IS IN THE WAY.THE HATCH WEIGHS ABOUT 70-75LBS AND CAN INJURE OR DISABLE ANY ADULT OR CHILD IF CAUGHT WHEN HATCH SLAMS DOWN. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure

“AFTER BUYING THE CAR USED 76,000 MILES I WAS UNNOTIFIED OF A TIMING BELT PROBLEM IN THE VEHICLE. WHILE TRAVLING AT A SPEED OF 25MPH THE CAR SUDDENLY SHUT OFF WITH OUT WARNING. REPAIRS WERE EST. AT $1000 FROM EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO VALVES CAUSED WHEN TIMING BELT SHREDDED GUIDES FROM GEARS AS IT BROKE”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · November 16, 1998

“16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER DRIVING AT NIGHT,ATTEMPTED TO TURN INTO A RESTURANT ON DARKENED SECTION OF BUISY HY WAY . ENDED UP IN STEEP DITCH INSTEAD. AT MABYE 5 MPH PASSENGER FRONT SEATBELT (SHOULDER HARNESS THAT TRAVELS BACK AND FOURTH AUTOMATICLY)CAME OUT OF ITS TRACK! THE WHOLE THING,LOCKING MECHANISM…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · October 30, 1998 · crash

1992 Eagle Talon — common questions

Is the 1992 Eagle Talon reliable?

It is close to typical for the Talon: 61 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and 3 investigations on file.

What are the most common 1992 Talon problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (23 complaints), body & structure (9 complaints), engine (9 complaints).

Does the 1992 Eagle Talon have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1992 Eagle Talon. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1992 Eagle Talon under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 3 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Eagle Talon years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Talon years to avoid are 1995, 1991, 1990. The cleanest record among Talon years belongs to 1999.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.