Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 17 | −55% | 3 | Brake | Good |
| 1997 | 24 | −40% | 3 | Transmission | Good |
| 1996 | 44 | 1.7× | 4 | Suspension | Caution |
| 1995 | 209 | 7.6× | 5 | Transmission | Avoid |
* Complaints compared with the median Talon year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Eagle Talon problems
Latest Eagle Talon recalls
Suspension › Front › Control arm › 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.
Suspension › Front › Control arm › 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.
Power train › Automatic transmission
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.
Vehicle speed control
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The dash panel pad can shift interferring with the throttle cable control.
Remedy: Dealers will remove a portion of the dash panel pad so it cannot interfere with the throttle cable control.
Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint
The headrest guide bracket was improperly welded to the seat back frame on the passenger side seat back assemblies only.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger seat back assembly with a new assembly.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Eagle Talon should you avoid?
1995 and 1996 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Talon years at the same age, led by transmission & drivetrain problems in the 1995.
What is the best year for the Eagle Talon?
1998 has the fewest complaints compared with other Talon years at the same age, followed by 1997. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Eagle Talon problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the transmission & drivetrain (76), suspension (71) and engine & cooling (48). Transmission complaints peak in the 1995 model year.
How many recalls has the Eagle Talon had?
7 recalls across 1995–1998. The model year with the most is 1995. See all Eagle Talon recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.