1990 Eagle Talon
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 1990 Eagle Talon.
Recalls on the 1990 Eagle Talon
Visibility: windshield
DILUTED PRIMER MAY HAVE BEEN USED ON THE WINDSHIELD OPENING FLANGES PRIOR TO WINDSHIELD GLASS INSTALLATION WHICH WOULD NOT PROVIDE THE…
Power train: automatic transmission
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
Seat belts: buckle assembly
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK.
1 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.
Source: NHTSA
What 78 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
1990 Eagle Talon at a glance
- Trims
- BaseESTSiTSi AWD
- Engine
- 2.0L 4-Cylinder, 2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
- Drivetrain
- FWD, AWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Body style
- Coupe
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 1990 Eagle Talon?
Owners have filed 78 complaints about the 1990 Eagle Talon with NHTSA, most often about the power train. There are 4 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 1990 Eagle Talon reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 4 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 1990 Eagle Talon?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 1990 Eagle Talon listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.