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1995 Eagle Talon problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 320 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 6.2 times the median Talon year — the 1995 model ranks #1 of 10 Talon years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Reports tied to this model year include one death and 7 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across transmission (65), suspension (61), and engine (39), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

320

NHTSA complaints

6

Recalls

3

Investigations

17

Crash-involved

8

Fires reported

7

Injuries

1

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1995 compare to other Talon years?

Talon NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 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, 1995 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1995 Eagle Talon problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission6520%
Suspension6119%
Engine3912%
Electrical System3511%
Brakes227%
Fuel System217%
Airbags144%
Visibility & Wipers134%
Speed Control83%
Body & Structure72%
Seat Belts62%
Lighting62%
Steering62%
Other52%
Tires & Wheels41%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)41%
Seats31%
Latches & Locks10%

Does the 1995 Eagle Talon have recalls?

6 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

07E055000Fuel SystemJuly 26, 2007 · 222 units

Defect

CERTAIN AIRTEX FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLIES, P/N E7081H, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE WALL OF THE FLARED FITTING OF THE FUEL PUMP IS NOT THICK ENOUGH TO PREVENT THE MATING THREADED FITTINGS FROM BOTTOMING OUT BEFORE AN ADEQUATE SEAL IS ACHIEVED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF FUEL AT THE CONNECTION OF THE VEHICLE FUEL LINE AND THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLY.

Consequence

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AIRTEX AUTOMOTIVE AT 800-880-3056.

00V421002SuspensionDecember 18, 2000 · 393,796 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES MMC'S PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN, SEE 99V-066.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. BALL JOINTS THAT EXHIBIT WEAR BEYOND THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS. BALL JOINTS THAT ARE WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE CLEANED AND A SPECIAL SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF MOISTURE.

99V066003SuspensionApril 5, 1999 · 165,857 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RUBBER BOOTS, AND IF THE BOOT IS DAMAGED, THEY WILL REPLACE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM AND BALL JOINT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

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.

96V158002Fuel SystemAugust 27, 1996 · 9,616 units

Defect

THE FUEL TANK GASKETS FOR THE FUEL PUMP AND/OR GAUGE UNIT GASKET COULD HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY INSTALLED ALLOWING FUEL OR FUMES TO ESCAPE.

Consequence

IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, THE FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND IF THE GASKETS ARE FOUND TO BE LEAKING, REPLACE THE FUEL TANK, CAPS AND GASKETS.

94V149001BrakesAugust 8, 1994 · 1,567 units

Defect

THE HEADLAMP SUPPORT PANEL CAN DEVELOP A FATIGUE CRACK WHERE THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) HYDRAULIC UNIT IS ATTACHED, ALLOWING THE HYDRAULIC UNIT TO FALL DOWN.

Consequence

LOSS OF BRAKING CAN RESULT IF THE ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT FALLS. THIS CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL CONNECT THE ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT ATTACHMENT POINT AT A RIGID PORTION OF THE HEADLAMP SUPPORT PANEL WITH A BRACKET AND REINFORCE THE HEADLAMP SUPPORT PANEL BY ADDING A BACK PLATE.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“MORNING OF INCIDENT, ON THE WAY TO WORK NOTICED SPEEDOMETER WASN'T WORKING. COMING BACK FROM LUNCH, SMELLED ODOR. PULLED OVER, POPPED HOOD, SAW SMALL FIRE LEFT SIDE, AND PUT OUT WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHER. TOWED TO DEALER, THEY MADE OEM SPEC. REPAIR, REPLACING DAMAGED COMPOENTS. I HAVE OLD SPEED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · December 13, 1999 · fire

“CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN CRASH DUE TO BROKEN LOWER BALL JOINT. PRIOR TO INCIDENT,CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO FERRERO EAGLE, DEALER IN LOVELAND CO,TELE#[PHONE] FOR RECALL 99V066003 ON OCT 23,2000. DEALER CLAIMED IT PASSED INSPECTION, AND DID NOT DO REPLACEMENT.*AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · April 10, 2001 · crash

“I PURCHASED A VEHICLE FROM A PRIVATE PARTY THAT ENSURED ME THE VEHICLE WAS MECHANICLY SOUND. I DROVE THE VEHICLE FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES AND IT SHUT DOWN. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND FOUND OUT THE VEHICLE HAD BENT VALVES. THE REPAIR ESTIMATE WAS TOO OUTSTANDING. I ASKED THE SELLER IF THEY…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · March 2, 2000

“MORNING OF INCIDENT, ON THE WAY TO WORK NOTICED SPEEDOMETER WASN'T WORKING. COMING BACK FROM LUNCH, SMELLED ODOR. PULLED OVER, POPPED HOOD, SAW SMALL FIRE LEFT SIDE, AND PUT OUT WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHER. TOWED TO DEALER, THEY MADE OEM SPEC. REPAIR, REPLACING DAMAGED COMPOENTS. I HAVE OLD SPEED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 13, 1999 · fire

“EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE FRONT BRAKES PADS AND ROTORS, CONSUMER ALSO NOTES WHEN APPLYING FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL THERE IS A LOUD GRIDING SOUND FROM THE FRONT END. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKES HAS BEEN REPLACED ON A NUMBER OF OCCASIONS. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER REPLACED THE PADS SHOES AND…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes

1995 Eagle Talon — common questions

Is the 1995 Eagle Talon reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 320 complaints put the 1995 model at #1 of 10 Talon years. It is one of the Talon years to avoid.

What are the most common 1995 Talon problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (65 complaints), suspension (61 complaints), engine (39 complaints).

Does the 1995 Eagle Talon have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns affecting the 1995 Eagle Talon. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1995 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.