What is the fuel economy of a 1998 Eagle Talon?

EPA figures for the 1998 Eagle Talon reach 24 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1998 Eagle Talon?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 1998 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 1998 Eagle Talon?

Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA for the 1998 Eagle Talon, most often about: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle Speed Control, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Eagle · 1998

1998 Eagle Talon

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 24 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	18	28	22	404
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Premium	18	25	20	444
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Premium	17	23	19	468
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	18	28	22	404
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Premium	18	25	20	444
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Premium	17	23	19	468
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	20	30	24	370
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Premium	20	29	23	386
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Premium	19	26	21	423
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	20	30	23	386
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Premium	20	29	23	386
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Premium	19	26	21	423

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 98V045002

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DASH PANEL PAD CAN SHIFT INTERFERRING WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL.

Campaign 98V069002

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

Campaign 00V421002

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.

Campaign 07E055000

CERTAIN AIRTEX FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLIES, P/N E7081H, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE WALL OF THE FLARED FITTING OF THE FUEL PUMP IS NOT THICK ENOUGH TO PREVENT THE MATING THREADED FITTINGS FROM BOTTOMING OUT BEFORE AN ADEQUATE SEAL IS ACHIEVED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF FUEL AT THE CONNECTION OF THE VEHICLE FUEL LINE AND THE FUEL PUMP MOD

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

22 complaints filed by owners for this model year (3 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic 6 Vehicle Speed Control 4 Engine And Engine Cooling 4

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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.