AI Damage1992 Eagle Talon: common problems
Owners of the 1992 Eagle Talon filed 56 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and engine and cooling. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 56
- involving a crash
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 41% of all complaints
- 2 Engine and cooling 16% of all complaints
- 3 Structure 16% of all complaints
- 4 Seat belts 5% of all complaints
- 5 Visibility 5% of all complaints
- 6 Exterior lighting 4% of all complaints
- 7 Latches, locks, linkages 4% of all complaints
- 8 Service brakes 4% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 23 complaints (41% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 9 complaints (16% of all).
- Structure: 9 complaints (16% of all).
- Seat belts: 3 complaints (5% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Visibility: 3 complaints (5% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- 2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
- automatic, 4-speed
- manual, 5-speednamed in 1 complaints
Drive: FWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 56 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 3 | 1 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
At mabye 5 mph passenger front seatbelt (shoulder harness that travels back and fourth automaticly)came out of its track! The whole thing,locking mechanism and all.passenger suffered bump to head and ambulance was called.
While driving 5 mph, the contact heard a clunking noise and the rear engine locked up. The transfer case caused the engine to stall. The vehicle was towed to her residence and the dealer was notified. The dealer advised her to call chrysler, but they refused her claim.
I would like a letter or something stating one way or the other that this recall is for the life of the car, because what if the problem isn't fixed the first time and I'm going 70, then my t-case decides to lock up cause all the oil leaked out, I'd be dead.
My car and many others suffer from major headlight dimming caused by leakage and discoloration of the newer plastic covered headlamps. Replacement is difficult and expensive, but the alternative is severely reduced visibility at night. As I have aged, I find reduced lighting to be a major issue in night time driving.
Engine compartment fire while driving. Vehicle was totalled. Please provide additional infromation.
Vehicle had a dent in the side panel where the passenger door touches the front side panel, consumer has seen this dent in other talons and feels it is a defect in the body construction of the vehicle. Nlm
While driving about 55mph on highway timing belt broke, causing vehicle to lock up. Had vehicle towed to dealership. Informed by the mechanic that timing belt ruined the engine & had to be replaced.
Consumers had to replace engine turbo-charger 4 times. Consumer has been complaining to the manufacturer, and they have been rude to her. Consumer will have to cover the cost for repairs.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 5,040 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 14% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Talon has 59 complaints (10 years in the data). This year has 56, about average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Eagle Talon?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, engine and cooling, structure. Total complaints: 56. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: seat belts (5%), transmission slipping (5%), door locks, latches, handles (2%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1992 Eagle Talon?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1992 Eagle Talon from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1992 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.