1996 Eagle Talon Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 1996 Eagle Talon, and owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 1996 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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Suspension: lower ball joint
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 added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.
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 joints that are within…
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Suspension: lower ball joint
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.
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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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Fuel system, gasoline
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.
44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1996 Eagle Talon have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 102,774 miles. Complaints peaked in 1998 with 7 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 eagle talon. While driving 60 MPH the contact heard a noise and the tires locked u without warning. The vehicle was towed ,and a local mechanic diagnosed the failure as a le”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 4, 2007 · Power train
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, a gasoline odor fumigated the vehicle on a consistent basis. The contact encountered many complaints on this matter # 509463 regarding fuel system”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 1, 2006 · Fuel system, gasoline
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1996 Eagle Talon. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–24 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 17–21 / 23–29 |
| 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 1996 Eagle Talon
How do I know if my 1996 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 1996 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 00V421002).
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.
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- Vision478 complaints
- Premier219 complaints
- Summit214 complaints
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- 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.