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Eagle TalonModel year report

1996 Eagle Talon Problems

Complaints
44filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
101,000miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns 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
23 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 19 city / 29 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1996 Eagle Talon (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 44 consumer complaints for the 1996 Eagle Talon. The part named most often is suspension, with 12 complaints (27% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (9) and engine cooling (5). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 101,000 miles. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 7 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the lower ball joint filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

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.

Also reported: Brakes (1), Exterior lighting (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Other or unknown (1), Seats (1), Tires (1).

Example complaints

Suspension: “Received recall notice #99v066003. Set appointment with dealer. Took vehicle to dealership. Was informed by mechanic, after checking vehicle, that the vehicle did not have the problem indicated in recall letter. Was driving vehicle into a parking lot when the wheel came off. Taking vehicle back to dealership to have the repair done.”

NHTSA complaint #854703, filed 2000-01

Transmission and drivetrain: “The transfer case went out of my Talon tsi awd turbo in 06/05. I was driving down the road 75 MPH & bang!-jerk!bang!jerk!bang!jerk! The steering wheel also felt funny, like it got loose and wasn't hooked to the tires anymore. I pulled over the and heard a loud clunk (metal on metal sort of sound) and put it into gear to baby it into work, it made more noises and jerks but seemed to run. I could smell a burning smell so I parked. The shop picked it up and could not find anything wrong with it. They asked if I was sure I knew what I was talking about! I had driven the car for 90000 miles! …”

NHTSA complaint #10152168, filed 2006-03, 90,000 miles

Engine cooling: “We took a car that we recently purchased from a private party to our mechanic for an oil change and found that the head gasket is leaking and it will cost $1000.00 for repair. Also found out this is a problem that the Eagle Talon had and that there was never a recall on it. We feel that chrysler should do the repair at no cost to us. We would appreciate any help that you could give us. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Ann pirrello.”

NHTSA complaint #10018872, filed 2003-05

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 86,000 and 112,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–5017%50–7533%75–10050%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 101,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1996 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.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Talon · coupe not rated4 / 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 1996 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).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Talon FWD2.0L 4-cyl5-speed manual212924$3,400
Talon FWD2.0L 4-cyl5-speed manual192923$2,900
Talon FWD2.0L 4-cyl4-speed automatic182721$3,200
Talon 4WD/AWD2.0L 4-cyl5-speed manual192621$3,900
Talon FWD2.0L 4-cyl4-speed automatic182420$4,100
Talon 4WD/AWD2.0L 4-cyl4-speed automatic172319$4,350

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

Recall details for the 1996 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. 7 on record; the latest 7 are shown.

Other model years of the Eagle Talon

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
19981783,5363—23—Stable
199724100,5003—23—Stable
199644101,0004—23Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199520988,7405—23Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19942164,0001—22—Stable
199338101,0001—22Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199256132,2451—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199110486,6872—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19907388,2224—22Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Eagle Talon model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1996 Eagle Talon have?

NHTSA recorded 44 consumer complaints for the 1996 Eagle Talon as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1996 Eagle Talon is reported most often?

Suspension is named most often, in 12 complaints (27% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 9.

Has the 1996 Eagle Talon been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1996 Eagle Talon get?

The EPA rates the 1996 Eagle Talon (Talon, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 19 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1996 Eagle Talon reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 101,000 miles and the middle half falls between 86,000 and 112,000 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.