Eagle · 1990

1990 Eagle Talon

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 22 MPG.

The Eagle Talon is a sport compact hatchback coupé. It was manufactured as part of a joint venture between Chrysler and Mitsubishi in two generations starting from the 1990 model year.

Eagle Talon
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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 19 25 21 423
2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 19 26 22 404
2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 19 26 22 404
2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 18 23 20 444

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

4 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 90V056001

OPERATION OF SUNROOF IN "NON-STANDARD" MANNER MAY CAUSE MALE HINGE DISENGAGEMENT FROM THE ROOF HINGE RECEIVER.

Campaign 90V106001

DILUTED PRIMER MAY HAVE BEEN USED ON THE WINDSHIELD OPENING FLANGES PRIOR TO WINDSHIELD GLASS INSTALLATION WHICH WOULD NOT PROVIDE THE RETENTION REQUIRED BY FMVSS 212.

Campaign 95V103003

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

Campaign 98V069002

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

89 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 4 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Power Train 50 Engine And Engine Cooling 19 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1990 Eagle Talon?

EPA figures for the 1990 Eagle Talon reach 22 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1990 Eagle Talon?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 1990 Eagle Talon. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1990 Eagle Talon?

Owners have filed 89 complaints with NHTSA for the 1990 Eagle Talon, most often about: Power Train, Engine And Engine Cooling, Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.