1993 Eagle Talon
This year had at least 30% fewer 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.
- Complaints
- 38
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 1993
Opened by NHTSA
50% of complaints
Complaints per year
1993: 38 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
50% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing column shift and automatic transmission.
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Tl* the contact owns a 1993 Eagle Talon es. The contact was driving 15 MPH when a bang was emitted from under the vehicle. The vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning light.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-10
The vehicle will not go into drive but will go into reverse. Cause is unknown. At this time the vehicle has not been looked at by a mechanic. Please provide any further information.…
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-31
Engine and engine cooling
39% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
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I bought the car and drove it less than 20,000 mile then the timing belt broke causing the exhaust valves to bend and mess the head up causing me to replace the engine ant almost $2000.00.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-02-09
Seat belts
13% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing retractor and webbing.
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Frontal collision impact 12:00 position, speed 35 MPH, lap/shoulder belt on driver did not retract causing injuries. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-10-30
Front passenger door popped open upon impact; driver/passenger motorized shoulder belts did not hold occupants; passenger's head went thru windshield; totalled.
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-17
Also filed under Structure
Active restraint system fails to operate below 30 degrees (F). Chrysler part #MB791139. The shoulder belt mechanism locks and fails to release when below the above temperature.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-10-17
Service brakes
5% · 2 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Visibility
3% · 1 reportMost commonly citing power window devices and controls.
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
1993 Eagle Talon — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 19 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 98V069002 · Power train
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- Is the 1993 Eagle Talon reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Eagle Talon is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1993 Eagle Talon?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1993 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.