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1998 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 1998 Eagle Talon.

Recall campaigns
4
Owner complaints
18, mostly engine and engine cooling
Safety record

Recalls on the 1998 Eagle Talon

Recall·07E055000

Fuel system: fuel pump

CERTAIN AIRTEX FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLIES, P/N E7081H, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.

Recall·00V421002

Suspension: lower ball joint

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.

Recall·98V069002

Power train: automatic transmission

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.

1 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 18 owners reported

Engine and engine cooling4
Service brakes4
Steering2
Power train1

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

1998 Eagle Talon at a glance

Trims
BaseESiTSiTSi 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 1998 Eagle Talon?

Owners have filed 18 complaints about the 1998 Eagle Talon with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. 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 1998 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 1998 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 1998 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.