19 of the
89 complaints about the 1990 Eagle Talon are about the
engine — 21% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
65,000 miles.
I BOUGHT FALKEN ZIEX 502 TIRES OFF OF EBAY. THE BELT SNAPPED AND I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT VIBRATION SINCE. I WOULD ASSUME THAT A BROKEN STEEL BELT IN A TIRE IS NOT A GOOD THING, IF TIRE FAILURE WAS TO OCCUR; LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WOULD BE INEVITABLE. I AM IN A CAR CLUB AND I ASKED ABOUT THIS, A CLUB MEMBER INFORMED ME THAT FALKEN ZIEX 502'S ARE DEFECTIVE; THAT HE ONCED OWNED THEM AND HAD PROBLEMS OUT OF 2 TIRES. HE MENTIONED HOW 502'S WERE PULLED FROM THE MARKET AND 512'S WERE INTRODUCED. I HAVE NOT FOUND ANY RECALLS OR COMPANY INFORMATION ON THIS AT ALL. I AS WELL NEED TO REPLACE THESE FAULTY TIRES IN WEEKS TO COME.
NHTSA complaint #10067800 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miami Lake, FL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH TRANSFER CASE LOCKED UP. RECALL 98V069002/TRANSFER CASE DEALT WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. BUT, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. ALSO, OIL LEAKED WHEN ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND THEN RESTARTED.
NHTSA complaint #858771 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Stowe, VTFire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
THE CAR HAD ONLY BEEN DRIVEN 1.5 MILES THAT DAY. PARKED 30 MINUTES ENGINE OFF. THEN ENGULFED IN A FIRE
NHTSA complaint #716530 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Gainesville, VA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THE TIMING BELT ASSEMBLY IN THE 90 EAGLE TALON'S MUST HAVE A DEFECT THAT THE MANUF. DOES NOT WANT ADMIT TOO A PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE TIMIMG BELT 3 TIMES IN MY CAR, 2 TIMES THE ENGINE WAS DAMAGED. I WOULD LIKE THIS IS LEMON PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #714241 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Maxwalton, WV
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
WATER PUMP WHICH IS LOCTED ABOVE THE TIMING BELT, WAS LEAKING WATER ON TOP OF BELT, CAUSING THE MOTOR TO LOCK UP.
NHTSA complaint #841433 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Houston, TX
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TIMING BELT FAILED/REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE. ALSO REPAIRED UNDER RECALL, HOWEVER REPLACEMENT BELT FAILED, DAMAGING ENGINE.
NHTSA complaint #544119 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lake Steve, WA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TIMING BELT FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, AFTER RECALL REPLACEMENT REPAIR TIMING BELT FAILED AGAIN. (THREE REPLACEMENTS).
NHTSA complaint #544112 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Washington, DC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE TIMING BELT FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL; CONSUMER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #539673 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Warrendale, PAFire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #533950 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Endicott, NY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TIMING CHAIN AND VALVES FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #538609 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Oklahoma C, OK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE TIMING BELT MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO WEAK TENSIONER. MANUFACTURER ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS PROBLEM. IF THIS PART FAILS WHILE DRIVING IT COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO THROW A ROD AND/OR EJECT PARTS FROM THE MOTOR.
NHTSA complaint #534131 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miami, FL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE TIMING BELT FAILED AFTER RECALL REPAIR.
NHTSA complaint #504838 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hueytown, AL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE TIMING BELT BROKE PRIOR TO RECALL; RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED.
NHTSA complaint #518783 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Toronto, 00
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE TIMING GEAR FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #515330 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Toronto, CD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TIMING BELT FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #546670 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miami, FL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TIMING BELT FAILED TWICE.
NHTSA complaint #504838 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Madison, OH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE OIL COOLER FEED LINE CORRODED UNDER RUBBER INSULATOR , LEAKING OIL ON LEFT FRONT TIRE/WHEEL/BRAKE DUST COVER/EXHAUST SYSTEM.
NHTSA complaint #485782 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Alburn, IN
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLES TIMING CAM BELT BROKE WHILE DRIVING AT 10MPH CAUSED CAR TO SEIZE. TT
NHTSA complaint #966161 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Long Beach, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXCESSIVE BREAKING OF THE TIMING BELT. TT
NHTSA complaint #959167 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.