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#BS-1990-EAGTAL-1BD3

1990 Eagle Talon

Based on reports from 89 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
89
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Recalls
4
TSBs
7
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 89 complaints, 0 crashes, 4 fires, and 4 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.1x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

engine sometimes wont start when hot

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
2

car dies after driving for awhile

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

engine revs on its own accord

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column ShiftHIGH

22 owners reported power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift issues — failures commonly reported around 65K miles.

!Inspect the Engine And Engine Cooling:engineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift (22 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift22 (25%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine15 (17%)
Power Train:transfer Case (4 Wheel Drive)9 (10%)
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft6 (7%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission4 (4%)
Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly3 (3%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline3 (3%)
Power Train:manual Transmission2 (2%)

1990 Eagle Talon: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 1990 Eagle Talon, with 22 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 65,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 65K-mile mark.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1990 Eagle Talon, with 15 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:transfer Case (4 Wheel Drive) Issues

Power Train:transfer Case (4 Wheel Drive) complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 1990 Eagle Talon, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:transfer case (4 wheel drive)-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:driveline:driveshaft Issues

Power Train:driveline:driveshaft complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1990 Eagle Talon, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:driveline:driveshaft-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1990 Eagle Talon. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

90V056001May 1990

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

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

90V106001Aug 1990

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

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.

95V103003Dec 1995

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

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.

98V069002Jul 1998

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Eagle Talon is the 1996 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1990 Eagle Talon vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

89

Class avg

28

3.1x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 89 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Eagle Talon Model Years

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1990 Eagle Talon: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1990 Eagle Talon?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1990 Eagle Talon is related to the power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift, with 22 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1990 Eagle Talon reliable?
The 1990 Eagle Talon has 89 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 4 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 3.1x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 1990 Eagle Talon problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1990 Eagle Talon have any recalls?
Yes, the 1990 Eagle Talon has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Eagle Talon problems start?
Based on 3 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 65,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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