Overview & Reviews

The Jeep/Eagle division was formed in 1988 shortly after Chrysler bought the American Motors Corporation in 1987.

At the time, Detroit brands like Chrysler were trying to fend off increasing sales by import brands with the creation of their own import-style sales divisions. Eagle began with the Renault-influenced products developed for AMC, the Eagle Premier and the Eagle Medallion. The rest of the division's portfolio was filled out by vehicles from Mitsubishi, the Japanese company that had long been Chrysler's partner in the importation of small, fuel-efficient vehicles.

Jeep sales gave some energy to the Eagle division, but once Chrysler broke off the sport-utility brand and made it available to its own dealers as the SUV boom began in the 1990s, the Eagle brand quickly foundered. Chrysler announced the end of the Eagle brand in November 1997 and the last Eagle Talon, a badge-engineered version of the Mitsubishi Eclipse, came off the assembly line shortly thereafter.

User Reviews:

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  OK van, but watch it, watch it. - 1993 Eagle Summit
  By Mr. Nice - May 16 - 9:42 pm

  Bought with manual tr. ,used, 150K, with 2 valves blown, smoked heavily, fixed only 2 valves and head gasket, smoke didnt dissapear, was told all exhaust valves needed to be replaced. Major problem : if you have asian made Summit it has 90% parts of Mitsubishi Expo! Buy only parts that look like the one you have inside. When I asked for ignition rotor for Summit it was different from Expo, that coused a lot of problems. Starter the same fuel filter the same Always buy parts for both Expo and Summit and return the wrong ones. Remove fuse for seatbelts click manually save motors. Watch tranny fluid, had problem shifting, synchron was going bad - $ 1000.- job Shift slowly so clutch engages

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  Eagle Wagon - 1995 Eagle Summit
  By Ron - September 25 - 1:16 pm

  Overall good car. Weak transmission however. Has had two re-builds. Has not deterred me from driving. Have not found a newer car with the same versatility and cargo capacity for its size. Easy to drive in city and comfortable on trips.

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  Esi Review - 1993 Eagle Vision
  By EagleEsi - September 4 - 10:40 am

  This being my very fiorst car I am highly impressed with it. Handling for such a large car is Gripping to say the least, as the fuel ecomony is ef up with some 4cyl. (21-24 City) 26.6- 30 Highway)

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  1993 Eagle Summit Wagon - 1993 Eagle Summit
  By Norton - January 1 - 10:40 am

  Has performed very well for 167,000 miles, with only 1 large problem which was a transmission (automatic) rebuild at 105,000 miles.

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  long term car - 1995 Eagle Talon
  By roadrunner - July 7 - 9:49 am

  I have owned my Talon for 11 years & have loved it. After initial problems, covered by warranty, it has performed well & looks great! I have maintained it well.

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  Dsm - 1990 Eagle Talon
  By DSM GUY - April 28 - 9:12 pm

  Amazing performer, very comfortable. reliable as long as it is driven right. Quick, fast, strong pull off the line.

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  Great Talon - 1991 Eagle Talon
  By Fitz - March 15 - 11:44 pm

  Sporty, zippy car. Its been very reliable for me and still running strong at 184,000 mi. Standard timing belt issues -- I didnt change at 75k when my mechanic told me to change and spent $1800 for my stupidity. At this age, finding a good source of used parts is key, as you will need to replace them.

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  its keeps on going, no repairs - 1993 Eagle Talon
  By bb - July 15 - 12:28 am

  The body is made in the usa and is falling apart, interior panels missing, locks broken, but the engine is made in japan. This care is like the energizer rabbit. In 10 years I have not made a single repair on the engine except a gasket leak, rebuilt the transmission when the car hit 90,000, and tune-ups. A very reliable car. (electrical system is not so great)

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  Talon tsi - 1997 Eagle Talon
  By god - June 12 - 7:43 pm

  Great car fun to drive fast as anything. Easy to put engine mods on for major hp gains.

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  Great first car - 1995 Eagle Talon
  By Laila - June 8 - 1:02 am

  Overall a good first car to have. Easy to work on, manegeability etc. A very cute car as well, ages well.