How many NHTSA complaints have been filed about the 1990 Eagle Talon?

78 NHTSA complaints have been filed about the 1990 Eagle Talon between 1995-01-26 and 2007-03-01. Top reported components: POWER TRAIN (42), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (19), SERVICE BRAKES (3). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

1990 Eagle Talon Recalls, Issues & Maintenance

The 1990 Eagle Talon carries 4 open NHTSA recalls — most recently covering windshield and automatic transmission. No recurring owner-reported issue clusters are on file. Eagle was Chrysler's badge for other companies' cars, so maintenance follows whoever built yours. The Talon is a Mitsubishi Eclipse twin, and its 4G63 engine lives or dies by timing-belt discipline: belt, tensioner, and the small balance-shaft belt every 60,000 miles, because a snapped balance belt takes the timing belt with it. The Summit is a Mitsubishi Mirage with the same belt-era rules. The Vision is a Chrysler LH sedan, chain-driven with the 3.3 V6 and belt-driven with the 3.5. Premier and Medallion are Renault-derived and poorly documented; treat them as annual-service classics and lean on a specialist. Every figure here is decades old, so age now governs as much as mileage.

4 Open Recalls

Source: NHTSA

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Campaign #90V106001 · Jan 6, 1990

Issue: DILUTED PRIMER MAY HAVE BEEN USED ON THE WINDSHIELD OPENING FLANGES PRIOR TO WINDSHIELD GLASS INSTALLATION WHICH WOULD NOT PROVIDE THE RETENTION REQUIRED BY FMVSS 212.

Risk: WINDSHIELDS WOULD NOT PREVENT EJECTION OF VEHICLEOCCUPANTS DURING A VEHICLE CRASH, WHICH CAUSES SERIOUS INJURIES AND FATALITIES.

Fix: REPLACE WINDSHIELDS, ASSOCIATED PARTS, AND PRIMER.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Campaign #98V069002 · Jul 4, 1998

Issue: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.

Risk: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Fix: 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 AMOUNT OF OIL WILL BE ADDED. IF THERE IS TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AFFECTED COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED. IF THE TRANSFER CASE SHOWS OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION, THE TRANSFER CASE WILL BE REPLACED.

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Campaign #95V103003 · May 24, 1995

Issue: THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

Risk: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Fix: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Campaign #90V056001 · Mar 21, 1990

Issue: OPERATION OF SUNROOF IN "NON-STANDARD" MANNER MAY CAUSE MALE HINGE DISENGAGEMENT FROM THE ROOF HINGE RECEIVER.

Risk: THE SUNROOF GLASS COULD DETACH FROM THE ROOF AND RESULTIN INJURY TO OCCUPANTS OR PERSONS IN THE VICINITY, ESPECIALLY IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

Fix: REPLACE MALE HINGE WITH A MODIFIED VERSION TO INCREASE ROOF HINGE RECEIVER RETENTION ABILITY.

Recall data refreshed Jul 20, 2026.

Known issues for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 1990 Eagle Talon.

Reported to NHTSA

NHTSA has 78 complaints on file for the 1990 Eagle Talon (1995-01 → 2007-03). We haven't grouped them yet for this specific vehicle — for now, the full list lives on NHTSA.

Top reported components: POWER TRAIN (42) · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (19) · SERVICE BRAKES (3)

Read all complaints on NHTSA →

Note: NHTSA also opened 3 defect investigation(s) on this vehicle that closed without action.

Issues on other model years

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). Complaint data refreshed Sep 18, 2026. Investigation data refreshed Sep 1, 2026.

We display NHTSA's record with attribution; we don't editorialize on what these complaints mean for any specific vehicle.

Essential maintenance

Critical for safety and preventing major damage

Oil & Filter Change

Every 3,000 mi

Chrysler's era schedule: 7,500 miles normal, 3,000 severe. Turbo Talons should live on the severe schedule; turbos of this era cook oil. Any surviving Eagle deserves at least an annual change regardless of miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$120–$160

Shop

~$85–$115

DIY

~$25–$55

Full synthetic costs more than conventional. 5-quart 0W-20 + filter is the typical bill.

Timing Belt (and Balance-Shaft Belt)

Every 60,000 mi

Talon 4G63 (turbo and not): every 60,000 miles including tensioner, idlers, and the balance-shaft belt, the item whose failure causes most 4G63 belt disasters. Summit engines: same 60,000-mile discipline. Vision 3.5 V6: 60,000 miles on pre-1997 cars, inspect at 60 and replace by 90 on later ones, water pump with it. Vision 3.3: chain, no service. These are mostly interference engines; on a 25+ year old car, replace on age if history is unknown.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$935–$1175

Shop

~$655–$825

DIY

Pro only

On interference engines, a snapped belt destroys valves. Worth doing on schedule. Bundle water pump + tensioner — labor is already there.

Annual Service Inspection

Every 7,500 mi

Annual inspection of belts, hoses, cooling system, and suspension. Rubber and coolant age out on cars this old regardless of mileage.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Most shops do this free with any paid service. A flashlight and 10 minutes covers the basics yourself.

Brake Fluid

Every 24,000 mi

Every 2 years is sound practice for this era; no published factory interval survives.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$180–$200

Shop

~$125–$140

DIY

~$10–$25

DOT 3 or 4 — match the cap. Vacuum bleeders make this a one-person DIY.

Tire Rotation

Every 7,500 mi

With each oil service. AWD Talons: keep tire diameters matched to protect the driveline.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Often free at the shop where you bought the tires — worth asking before paying.

Important maintenance

Keeps your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently

Spark Plugs

Every 30,000 mi

Conventional plugs of the era ran about 30,000 miles. No verified Eagle-specific figure survives; check the manual if you have one.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$390

Shop

~$200–$275

DIY

~$25–$100

Iridium plugs cost more but last 100k+ miles. V6/V8 access varies wildly — some are tough.

Recommended maintenance

Extends the life of your vehicle and improves comfort

Engine Coolant

Every 30,000 mi

Green coolant of the era: every 2 years or 30,000 miles. Old coolant eats water pumps and radiators quietly.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$330

Shop

~$200–$235

DIY

~$25–$60

Use the manufacturer-specified coolant — wrong color/chemistry can damage the cooling system.

Engine Air Filter

Every 30,000 mi

Roughly every 30,000 miles, inspected at services.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

5-minute job on most cars; the airbox lid usually has clips, no tools needed.

Transmission Fluid

Every 30,000 mi

Era automatics like fresh fluid; every 30,000 miles is the safe habit, and the Vision's 42LE needs the correct ATF+ spec. Manual gearboxes: change on condition.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$330–$500

Shop

~$235–$355

DIY

~$60–$180

Some sealed transmissions have no dipstick — fill is precise and best left to a shop. Many drivers can still DIY drain-and-fill.

Drive Belts & Hoses

Every 60,000 mi

Inspect at every service, replace on age. On cars this old, original rubber anywhere is overdue.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$195–$235

Shop

~$135–$165

DIY

~$20–$50

DIY-friendly if you can reach the tensioner. Inspect for cracks rather than swap on a strict mileage interval.

Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.

How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.

This maintenance schedule for the 1990 Eagle Talon reflects Eagle's published service intervals. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.

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