MYRModel Year Report

1992 Eagle Talon

● Typical for this model
1992 Eagle Talon
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:57:48.507Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Eagle Talon Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1990: 73 complaints 1990 1991: 104 complaints 1992: 56 complaints 1992 1993: 38 complaints 1994: 21 complaints 1994 1995: 209 complaints 1996: 44 complaints 1996 1997: 24 complaints 1998: 17 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaints 1999
1992: 56 complaints
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YearComplaints
199073
1991104
199256
199338
199421
1995209
199644
199724
199817
19991

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 16%

16% of complaints: power train — 9 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 11%

11% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.

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DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 98V069002 ISSUED IN 1998 CONCERNING THE TRANSFER CASE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20051209

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, 20030826

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 11%

11% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 7%

7% of complaints: structure — 4 distinct reports on file.

VISIBILITY 5%

5% of complaints: visibility — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19941012 — PE (closed 19950224)

HOOD FLY-UP

I 19970904 — PE (closed 19980130)

TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP

I 19980130 — EA (closed 19980430)

TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP

R 19980706 — power train

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, T

Campaign 98V069002 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Eagle Talon — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 98V069002 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1993 ▲ 1996 ◆ 1990

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ◆ 1991 ◆ 1990

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FAQ

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:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Eagle Talon have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.