1992 Eagle Talon
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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.
- Complaints
- 56
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 1992
Opened by NHTSA
41% of complaints
Complaints per year
1992: 56 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 73 |
| 1991 | 104 |
| 1992 | 56 |
| 1993 | 38 |
| 1994 | 21 |
| 1995 | 210 |
| 1996 | 44 |
| 1997 | 24 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
41% · 23 reportsMost commonly citing column shift and transfer case (4-wheel drive).
Show complaint excerpts
Dt: the contact stated there was NHTSA recall campaign 98V069002 issued in 1998 concerning the transfer case.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-12-09
I own a 1992 Eagle Talon tsi awd. I have learned of a transfer case recall on this car. Mainly because mine just blew up.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-08-26
Engine and engine cooling
16% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing engine and turbo/supercharger.
Structure
16% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing door and support device/strut.
Visibility
5% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing power window devices and controls.
Seat belts
5% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing anchorage.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-11-08
Safety timeline
1 recall · 3 investigations · oldest first
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1994-10-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-02-24 Hood fly-up
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1997-09-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 1998-01-30 Transfer case lockup
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1998-01-30Engineering analysisClosed 1998-04-30 Transfer case lockup
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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…
Buy-smart checklist
1992 Eagle Talon — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 23 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 9 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 98V069002 · Power train
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- Is the 1992 Eagle Talon reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Eagle Talon is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1992 Eagle Talon?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1992 Eagle Talon have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-08-03 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.