1994 Eagle Talon Problems
- Complaints
- 21filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 64,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 22 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 19 city / 26 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 Eagle Talon (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 1994 Eagle Talon. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 11 complaints (52% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and body and structure (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 64,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling2 9.5%
- Body and structure2 9.5%
- Equipment1 4.8%
- Other or unknown1 4.8%
- Seat belts1 4.8%
- Steering1 4.8%
- Tires1 4.8%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “While driving 60mph the car lost speed. The engine was ok but the car would not pull it's self. As I was a only a mile from the dealer I bought the car from I was able to get it there where the transmission failed in the parking lot of the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #747336, filed 2001-06Equipment: “While changing a flat tire, the jack collapsed. The consumer felt that the jack should be replaced along with a letter of apology from the manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #10042737, filed 2003-11Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 64,000 and 64,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1994 Eagle Talon. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talon · coupe | not rated | 4 / 4 | — | — | — |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1994 Eagle Talon version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talon FWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Talon FWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 21 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Talon FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Talon FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Talon FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| Talon 4WD/AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 18 | 23 | 20 | $4,100 |
| Talon FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 17 | 22 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Talon 4WD/AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 17 | 20 | 18 | $4,550 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 98V069002Apr 7, 1998Power train › Automatic transmissionCovers: Eagle Talon 1990–1998, Plymouth Laser 1992–1994
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
Recall details for the 1994 Eagle Talon → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Engine cooling. Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Other model years of the Eagle Talon
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 17 | 83,536 | 3 | — | 23 | — | Stable |
| 1997 | 24 | 100,500 | 3 | — | 23 | — | Stable |
| 1996 | 44 | 101,000 | 4 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 209 | 88,740 | 5 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 21 | 64,000 | 1 | — | 22 | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 38 | 101,000 | 1 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 56 | 132,245 | 1 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 104 | 86,687 | 2 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 73 | 88,222 | 4 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Eagle Talon model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1994 Eagle Talon have?
NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 1994 Eagle Talon as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1994 Eagle Talon is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 11 complaints (52% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.
Has the 1994 Eagle Talon been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1994 Eagle Talon get?
The EPA rates the 1994 Eagle Talon (Talon, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 19 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1994 Eagle Talon reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 64,000 miles and the middle half falls between 64,000 and 64,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.