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1993 Eagle Talon problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 1993 Eagle Talon sits mid-pack among Talon years: 48 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 52, with a single recall and 3 closed investigations.

Transmission leads the complaint categories with 19 reports (40% of the total).

48

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

3

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

7

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1993 compare to other Talon years?

Talon NHTSA complaints by model year, 1993 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, 1993 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1993 Eagle Talon problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission1940%
Engine1531%
Seat Belts510%
Brakes24%
Other12%
Latches & Locks12%
Speed Control12%
Body & Structure12%
Tires & Wheels12%
Fuel System12%
Visibility & Wipers12%

Does the 1993 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.

“VEHICLE WAS GOING 50-55MPH AND REAR WHEELS LOCKED UP. VEHICLE SLID ALL OVER THE ROAD, CAUSING IT TO GET STUCK SIDEWAYS ON THE HILL. TRANSFER CASE LEAKED OIL, AND BLEWOUT REAR DIFFERENTIAL. VEHICLE WAS APART OF NHTSA RECALL 98-V-069-002/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 780 IN 1998. DEALER WAS AWARE THAT WORK…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · August 2, 2002

“DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE VEHICLE HAD LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE, AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, AND THE DEALER INDICATED VEHICLE NEEDED ANOTHER ENGINE , AND THEY CAN'T DETERMINE ANY OTHER PROBLEMS.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · July 12, 1998

“FRONT PASSENGER DOOR POPPED OPEN UPON IMPACT; DRIVER/PASSENGER MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELTS DID NOT HOLD OCCUPANTS; PASSENGER'S HEAD WENT THRU WINDSHIELD; TOTALLED.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · December 25, 1993 · crash

“WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THERE WAS TRANSMISSION FLUID COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE STALLED/ AND CUT OFF . ALSO, CRANKSHAFT ROD BEARING KNOC K OR TICKING SOUND, AND REAR BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS SQUEAK. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · February 12, 1999

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 EAGLE TALON. THE VEHICLE HAS COOPER LIFELINER CLASSIC II TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRES. THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · July 15, 2006

1993 Eagle Talon — common questions

Is the 1993 Eagle Talon reliable?

It is close to typical for the Talon: 48 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and 3 investigations on file.

What are the most common 1993 Talon problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (19 complaints), engine (15 complaints), seat belts (5 complaints).

Does the 1993 Eagle Talon have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1993 Eagle Talon. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1993 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.