1990 Eagle Talon Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 1990 Eagle Talon, and owners have filed 73 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 1990 Eagle Talon
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Automatic transmission (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, the appropriate…
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Buckle assembly (seat belts)
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 operate improperly.
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 are operating…
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Windshield (visibility)
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.
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Sun/moon roof assembly (visibility)
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.
73 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1990 Eagle Talon have filed 73 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 88,223 miles. Complaints peaked in 1998 with 24 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“In 1998 larry h. Miller chrysler jeep in the southtowne automall in sandy ut performed the recall regarding the transfer case. They said they were not required to change the transfer case just look fo”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 1, 2007 · Power train
“I bought falken ziex 502 tires off of ebay. The belt snapped and i have had nothing but vibration since. I would assume that a broken steel belt in a tire is not a good thing, if tire failure was to o”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 26, 2004 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1990 Eagle Talon. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–22 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 18–19 / 23–26 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Eagle Talon model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Eagle Talon model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 Eagle Talon | 4 | 73 |
| 1991 Eagle Talon | 2 | 104 |
| 1992 Eagle Talon | 1 | 56 |
| 1993 Eagle Talon | 1 | 38 |
| 1994 Eagle Talon | 1 | 21 |
| 1995 Eagle Talon | 5 | 209 |
| 1996 Eagle Talon | 4 | 44 |
| 1997 Eagle Talon | 3 | 24 |
| 1998 Eagle Talon | 3 | 17 |
| 1999 Eagle Talon | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1990 Eagle Talon
How do I know if my 1990 Eagle Talon has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 1990 Eagle Talon; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Eagle dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 90V056001).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Eagle models
- Vision478 complaints
- Premier219 complaints
- Summit214 complaints
- Medallion12 complaints
- Eagle3 complaints
- Medalion3 complaints
- Summit Wagon3 complaints
- Boat Trailer1 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.