MYRModel Year Report

1996 Eagle Talon

▲ Better than typical
1996 Eagle Talon
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:40:03.241Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
44
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 1996

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Suspension

30% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

1996: 44 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.

Suspension

30% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing lower ball joint and upper ball joint.

Power train

27% · 12 reports

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

Engine and engine cooling

11% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing engine and fan.

Fuel system, gasoline

7% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing tank assembly.

Show complaint excerpts

Gas tank leaks.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-11-06

Fuel tank leaks around the sending unit in for repairs 4 times. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-11-27

Structure

7% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing frame and members.

Show complaint excerpts

Consumer states that vehicle shakes and shimmy's at high speed and lows speeds there is a clunk noise. Please provide any further information.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-22

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1996-11-27Fuel system, gasoline96V158002 The fuel tank gaskets for the fuel pump and/or gauge unit gasket could have been incorrectly installed allowing fuel or fumes to escape.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and if the gaskets are found to be leaking, replace the fuel tank, caps and gaskets.

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  2. I
    1997-09-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 1998-01-30 Transfer case lockup
  3. I
    1998-01-30Engineering analysisClosed 1998-04-30 Transfer case lockup
  4. 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 →

  5. R
    1999-08-02Suspension99V066003 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.

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. R
    2001-05-21Suspension00V421002 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  7. R
    2007-11-19Fuel system, gasoline07E055000 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…

    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.

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Buy-smart checklist

1996 Eagle Talon — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 96V158002 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 98V069002 · Power train
  • Recall 99V066003 · Suspension
  • Recall 00V421002 · Suspension
  • Recall 07E055000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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FAQ

Is the 1996 Eagle Talon reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1996 Eagle Talon is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Eagle Talon?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1996 Eagle Talon have?
5 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.