MYRModel Year Report

1990 Eagle Talon

◆ Worse than typical
1990 Eagle Talon
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:44:52.200Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
73
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1990

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

67% of complaints

Complaints per year

1990: 73 complaints 1990 73 1991: 104 complaints 1992: 56 complaints 1992 1993: 38 complaints 1994: 21 complaints 1994 1995: 210 complaints 1996: 44 complaints 1996 1997: 24 complaints 1998: 17 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaint
1990: 73 complaints 1990 73 1991: 104 complaints 1991 1992: 56 complaints 1992 1993: 38 complaints 1993 1994: 21 complaints 1994 1995: 210 complaints 1995 1996: 44 complaints 1996 1997: 24 complaints 1997 1998: 17 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaint 1999
1990: 73 complaints 1990 73 1991: 104 complaints 1991 1992: 56 complaints 1992 1993: 38 complaints 1993 1994: 21 complaints 1994 1995: 210 complaints 1995 1996: 44 complaints 1996 1997: 24 complaints 1997 1998: 17 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaint 1999

1990: 73 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199073
1991104
199256
199338
199421
1995210
199644
199724
199817
19991

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

67% · 49 reports

Most commonly citing column shift and transfer case (4-wheel drive).

Show complaint excerpts

Dealership/manufacturer is no longer honoring transfer case recall 98/v/069/002.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-08-28

Engine and engine cooling

25% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle caught on fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-12-30

I bought falken ziex 502 tires off of ebay. The belt snapped and I have had nothing but vibration since.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-26

Also filed under Electrical system

Seat belts

4% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing buckle assembly.

Service brakes

4% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Visibility

3% · 2 reports

Most commonly citing windshield.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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    1990Complaint volume 73 complaints filed for this model year.
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    1990-05-23Visibility90V056001 Operation of sunroof in "Non-standard" Manner may cause male hinge disengagement from the roof hinge receiver.

    Remedy: Replace male hinge with a modified version to increase roof hinge receiver retention ability.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1990-08-07Visibility90V106001 Diluted primer may have been used on the windshield opening flanges prior to windshield glass installation which would not provide the retention required by FMVSS 212.

    Remedy: Replace windshields, associated parts, and primer.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1994-10-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-02-24 Hood fly-up
  5. R
    1995-12-13Seat belts95V103003 The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "Press." If a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to…

    Remedy: Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1997-09-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 1998-01-30 Transfer case lockup
  7. I
    1998-01-30Engineering analysisClosed 1998-04-30 Transfer case lockup
  8. R
    1998-07-06Power train98V069002 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1990 Eagle Talon — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 49 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 90V056001 · Visibility
  • Recall 90V106001 · Visibility
  • Recall 95V103003 · Seat belts
  • Recall 98V069002 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1990 Eagle Talon reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1990 Eagle Talon is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Eagle Talon?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 Eagle Talon have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-08-03 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.