Eagle Talon

About

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.

Photo & info: Wikipedia

Specifications

From Wikipedia — confirm against the actual car before purchase.

Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive / all-wheel drive
Body: 3-door coupe hatchback
Class: Sport compact car
Assembly: 🇺🇸 United States: Normal, Illinois (Diamond-Star Motors)
Successor: Chrysler Sebring coupe

Generations

1990–1994 1995–present

Photos

Real cars from Wikimedia Commons — colours and trims as photographed.

Colours seenblackred

1990–1994

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By year

Trims, economy and safety change year to year — pick one (US market).

1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

Trim · engine	Drive	MPG comb (city/hwy)	CO₂ g/mi	Fuel cost
Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, DOHC	Front-Wheel Drive	22 (18/28)	404	$3,050/yr
Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, DOHC-T/C	Front-Wheel Drive	20 (18/25)	444	$4,100/yr
Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, DOHC-T/C	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive	19 (17/23)	468	$4,300/yr
Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, DOHC	Front-Wheel Drive	22 (18/28)	404	$3,050/yr
Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, DOHC-T/C	Front-Wheel Drive	20 (18/25)	444	$4,100/yr
Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, DOHC-T/C	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive	19 (17/23)	468	$4,300/yr
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, DOHC	Front-Wheel Drive	24 (20/30)	370	$2,800/yr
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, DOHC-T/C	Front-Wheel Drive	23 (20/29)	386	$3,550/yr
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, DOHC-T/C	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive	21 (19/26)	423	$3,900/yr
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, DOHC	Front-Wheel Drive	23 (20/30)	386	$2,950/yr
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, DOHC-T/C	Front-Wheel Drive	23 (20/29)	386	$3,550/yr
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, DOHC-T/C	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive	21 (19/26)	423	$3,900/yr

Economy & emissionsTurbo / SCSubcompact Cars

$2,000

more over 5 yrs vs. avg

12.4

Barrels/yr

Safety — NHTSA crash test

Stability control · NoCollision warning · NoLane-keep assist · No

Recalls & complaints

Recalls: 4 · Complaints: 18

Fuel system, gasoline
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 MODULE ASSEMBLY.
Suspension
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.
Power train
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.
Vehicle speed control
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DASH PANEL PAD CAN SHIFT INTERFERRING WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL.

Top recall areas: Fuel system, gasoline · Suspension · Power train · Vehicle speed control

Trims & economy: fueleconomy.gov · recalls & rating: NHTSA

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Reviews & research

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Video reviews

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Expert reviews

Edmunds, Car and Driver, MotorTrend & more

News

Latest coverage and updates

Owner community

Real-world ownership on Reddit

Full history

The complete Wikipedia entry

For sale

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Maintenance & ownership

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The universe

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