AI Damage1994 Eagle Talon: common problems
Owners of the 1994 Eagle Talon filed 21 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and engine and cooling. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 21
- involving a crash
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 52% of all complaints
- 2 Engine and cooling 10% of all complaints
- 3 Structure 10% of all complaints
- 4 Equipment 5% of all complaints
- 5 Latches, locks, linkages 5% of all complaints
- 6 Seat belts 5% of all complaints
- 7 Steering 5% of all complaints
- 8 Tires 5% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 11 complaints (52% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (10% of all).
- Structure: 2 complaints (10% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (5% of all).
- Latches, locks, linkages: 1 complaints (5% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 1.8 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- 2 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- 2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
- automatic, 4-speed
- manual, 5-speed
Drive: FWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 21 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 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
1994 eagle vision steering locked up which resulted in an accident.
Hood latch failure; hood opened at 65 mph, crashed through the window and went over the roof. Dented roof panel and shattered sunroof.
Front wheels locked up due to trans axle failure while driving (luckily at slow speed) causing unreperable damage to the transmission. Upon opening transmission, it was discovered that the 4th gear sprocket had shatered. Needed replacement transmission and half shafts.
While driving 70 mph passenger's right front tire commenced to wobble with only the driver in an eagle, talon, 1997 vehicle. Consumer believed the problem was due to the belt breaking within the tire. After market tire installed at 64,000 miles; tire size p215/60r14; dot# utt7c28517a4l. Tire dealer was not notified.
While changing a flat tire, the jack collapsed. The consumer felt that the jack should be replaced along with a letter of apology from the manufacturer.
As I was a only a mile from the dealer I bought the car from I was able to get it there where the transmission failed in the parking lot of the dealer.
Engine has been replaced twice due to a valve clicking noise.
Transfer case is leaking oil. The dealer has been notified.
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 8,077 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 22% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Talon has 59 complaints (10 years in the data). This year has 21, below 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.
- Latches, locks, linkages. Door, hood and tailgate latches, especially near the impact.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Eagle Talon?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, engine and cooling, structure. Total complaints: 21. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: oil leak or consumption (10%), knocking, grinding or other noise (5%), seat belts (5%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1994 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 1994 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 1994 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.