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1994 Eagle Talon problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 21 complaints on file for the 1994 Eagle Talon — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

21

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

2

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1994 compare to other Talon years?

Talon NHTSA complaints by model year, 1994 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, 1994 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1994 Eagle Talon problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission1152%
Other210%
Engine210%
Body & Structure210%
Steering15%
Latches & Locks15%
Tires & Wheels15%
Seat Belts15%

Does the 1994 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.

“FRONT WHEELS LOCKED UP DUE TO TRANS AXLE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING (LUCKILY AT SLOW SPEED) CAUSING UNREPERABLE DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION. UPON OPENING TRANSMISSION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE 4TH GEAR SPROCKET HAD SHATERED. NEEDED REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION AND HALF SHAFTS.*AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · September 2, 2003

“WHILE CHANGING A FLAT TIRE, THE JACK COLLAPSED. *AK THE CONSUMER FELT THAT THE JACK SHOULD BE REPLACED ALONG WITH A LETTER OF APOLOGY FROM THE MANUFACTURER. *LA *JB”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · October 10, 2003

“WHILE DRIVING IN LOCAL TRAFFIC, TIMING BELT SNAPPED, CAUSING ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN, NO WARNING, COULD HAVE CAUSED ACCIDENT. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · October 22, 1996

1994 Eagle Talon — common questions

Is the 1994 Eagle Talon reliable?

The record is thin — 21 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 1994 Talon problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (11 complaints), engine (2 complaints), other (2 complaints).

Does the 1994 Eagle Talon have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1994 Eagle Talon. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1994 Eagle Talon under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 2 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.