1992 Eagle Talon problems & reliability
56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Eagle Talon. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.
2 complaints report injuries (3 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 23 | 41% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 16% |
| Structure | 9 | 16% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 5% |
| Unknown / Other | 3 | 5% |
| Visibility | 3 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 4% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 4% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 4% |
| Electrical System | 1 | 2% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 14 reported components →Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 eagle talon. The contact received a safety recall notice regarding the automatic transmission. She notified the dealer and they confirmed that her vin was included in the recall, however, they would not perform the repair. They stated that the vehicle was too old and was no longer a ford…”
Power Train · filed Sep 25, 2007
“Dt: the contact stated there was nhtsa recall campaign 98v069002 issued in 1998 concerning the transfer case. The contact was not the original owner of the vehicle, but knew that the previous owner took the vehicle to dealer to have the recall work done. Currently, has the same problems with the vehicle, and the…”
Power Train · filed Dec 9, 2005
“I own a 1992 eagle talon tsi awd. I have learned of a transfer case recall on this car. Mainly because mine just blew up. This car has already been in for the recall, but chrysler (dealership, hudson, wi 54016) has said to me that at the time there was no sign of a problem. There is now a problem. I called chrysler…”
Power Train · filed Aug 26, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP
Engineering Analysis EA98002 · opened Jan 30, 1998 · closed Apr 30, 1998 · led to recall 98V069002
- TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP
Preliminary Evaluation PE97040 · opened Sep 4, 1997 · closed Jan 30, 1998
- HOOD FLY-UP
Preliminary Evaluation PE94074 · opened Oct 12, 1994 · closed Feb 24, 1995
Technical service bulletins
8 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1992 Eagle Talon.
Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb
0800600REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 29, 2000
Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt
2300800B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 24, 2000
Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt
230800 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 3, 2000
This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt
080600 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 25, 2000
Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs
233599REVA · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 1999
Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt
233599 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 3, 1999
Door glass adjustment. *tw
232293 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 1993
Shift control solenoid valve revision. *tw
211093 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 1993
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1992 Eagle Talon in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 1992 Eagle Talon?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.