Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 1995. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Talon | 17 | 3 |
| 1997 Talon | 24 | 3 |
| 1996 Talon | 44 | 4 |
| 1995 TalonMost complaints | 209 | 5 |
| 1994 Talon | 21 | 1 |
| 1993 Talon | 38 | 1 |
| 1992 Talon | 56 | 1 |
| 1991 Talon | 104 | 2 |
| 1990 Talon | 73 | 4 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Power train225
- Engine and engine cooling112
- Suspension75
- Electrical system35
- Service brakes, hydraulic34
- Seat belts33
- Structure29
- Fuel system, gasoline24
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 4 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 10.1–10.3 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Talon · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 11.9 | 7.9 | 10.1 |
| 1997 | Talon · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 11.9 | 7.9 | 10.1 |
| 1996 | Talon ESi · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 12.1 | 8.1 | 10.3 |
| 1995 | Talon ESi · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 11.9 | 8.0 | 10.2 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In the United Kingdom
0 Talon cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
Recalls
10 campaigns cover the Talon.
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.
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DASH PANEL PAD CAN SHIFT INTERFERRING WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL.
THE HEADREST GUIDE BRACKET WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BACK ASSEMBLIES ONLY.
THE FUEL TANK GASKETS FOR THE FUEL PUMP AND/OR GAUGE UNIT GASKET COULD HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY INSTALLED ALLOWING FUEL OR FUMES TO ESCAPE.
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.
THE HEADLAMP SUPPORT PANEL CAN DEVELOP A FATIGUE CRACK WHERE THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) HYDRAULIC UNIT IS ATTACHED, ALLOWING THE HYDRAULIC UNIT TO FALL DOWN.
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.
OPERATION OF SUNROOF IN "NON-STANDARD" MANNER MAY CAUSE MALE HINGE DISENGAGEMENT FROM THE ROOF HINGE RECEIVER.
NHTSA recalls