1992 Eagle Talon Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 41%of 56 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 132,245miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1992 Eagle Talon, 41% of the 56 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 132,245 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Have had transfer case replaced once and am now having it replaced again 3 1/2 months later. My vehicle again locked up on me doing 55mph which sent me spinning into oncoming traffic. There were no injuries. My infant son was present in the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #717657, filed 2000-01“Transmission failed in third gear only as I can tell since I cant get to fourth gear. Also, door will open and rub fender, taking off the plastic mouldng and chipping the paint off.”
NHTSA complaint #702887, filed 1999-02“The contact owns a 1992 Eagle Talon. The contact received a safety recall notice regarding the automatic transmission. She notified the dealer and they confirmed that her VIN was included in the recall, however, they would not perform the repair. They stated that the vehicle was too old and was no longer a ford product. Three weeks after she learned of the recall, the vehicle had 151,000 miles. While driving 5 MPH, the contact heard a clunking noise and the rear engine locked up. The transfer case caused the engine to stall. The vehicle was towed to her residence and the dealer was notified. …”
NHTSA complaint #10204082, filed 2007-09, 150,000 miles“Dt: the contact stated there was NHTSA recall campaign 98v069002 issued in 1998 concerning the transfer case. The contact was not the original owner of the vehicle, but knew that the previous owner took the vehicle to dealer to have the recall work done. Currently, has the same problems with the vehicle, and the manufacturer will not solve the problem again.”
NHTSA complaint #10144864, filed 2005-12“Awd transfer case lockup while driving 30-45mph. Called local dealers in md & pa to find out if there were any recalls. Found info on site indicating that mfg campaingn # 780 (NHTSA id no. 98v069002) would have applied to my vehicle. Dealers said they would not assist in any fashion. Got it fixed at thoroughbred trans for $2,467.30. Full/partial reimbersement?”
NHTSA complaint #755930, filed 2001-12Related recalls
- 98V069002Apr 7, 1998Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.Covers: Eagle Talon 1990–1998, Plymouth Laser 1992–1994
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 6% |
| 1997 | 9 | 38% |
| 1996 | 9 | 20% |
| 1995 | 57 | 27% |
| 1994 | 11 | 52% |
| 1993 | 19 | 50% |
| 1992 | 23 | 41% |
| 1991 | 55 | 53% |
| 1990 | 41 | 56% |
Other parts of the 1992 Eagle Talon
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Eagle Talon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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