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#BS-1996-EAGTAL-1BD3

1996 Eagle Talon

Based on reports from 56 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 56 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 5 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball JointHIGH

10 owners reported suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint issues — failures commonly reported around 112K 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: Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint (10 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint10 (18%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine4 (7%)

Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift4 (7%)

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly3 (5%)

Power Train:axle Assembly2 (4%)

Airbags2 (4%)

Structure:frame And Members2 (4%)

Suspension:front:control Arm2 (4%)

1996 Eagle Talon: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint Issues

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 1996 Eagle Talon, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 112,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 112K-mile mark.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1996 Eagle Talon, with 4 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:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1996 Eagle Talon, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1996 Eagle Talon, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly-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

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1996 Eagle Talon. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (5 recalls)

00V421002May 2001

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.

07E055000Nov 2007

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

CERTAIN AIRTEX FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLIES, P/N E7081H, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE WALL OF THE FLARED FITTING OF THE FUEL PUMP IS NOT THICK ENOUGH TO PREVENT THE MATING THREADED FITTINGS FROM BOTTOMING OUT BEFORE AN ADEQUATE SEAL IS ACHIEVED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF FUEL AT THE CONNECTION OF THE VEHICLE FUEL LINE AND THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLY.

96V158002Nov 1996

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

THE FUEL TANK GASKETS FOR THE FUEL PUMP AND/OR GAUGE UNIT GASKET COULD HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY INSTALLED ALLOWING FUEL OR FUMES TO ESCAPE.

98V069002Jul 1998

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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

99V066003Aug 1999

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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This is the worst model year for the Eagle Talon according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is engine.

1996 Eagle Talon vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

Class avg

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other subcompact cars vehicles from 1996.

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

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NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 56 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 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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1996 Eagle Talon: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1996 Eagle Talon?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1996 Eagle Talon is related to the suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint, with 10 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1996 Eagle Talon reliable?

The 1996 Eagle Talon has 56 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 1996 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 1996 Eagle Talon have any recalls?

Yes, the 1996 Eagle Talon has 5 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 8 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 112,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K 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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