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1976-2003 · 23 model years
Chrysler Lebaron Problems by year
Owners have filed 681 complaints about the Chrysler Lebaron across 23 model years, and it has 32 recalls. The 1994 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (121), while 1979, 1997, 2003 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the transmission & drivetrain, followed by the body, doors & structure.
- Complaints
- 681
- Recalls
- 32
- Crashes
- 75
- Fires
- 51
- Injuries
- 59
- Deaths
- 3
Lebaron complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Lebaron problems
Chrysler Lebaron recalls 32
The hood latch assembly may not have been properly installed and the secondary hood latch may be prevented from engaging when the hood is closed.
Covers1992 Chrysler Lebaron
The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.
The bonded disc brake linings may separate from the shoes due to a bonding deficiency which may allow corrosion degradation of the bond attachment.
The owner's manual incorrectly states that the front passenger door cannot be opened from the inside if the door is locked until the lock control handle has been pulled up. On these vehicles, the front passenger door can be opened by the inside door handle...
Front outboard safety belt may become difficult to latch and or unlatch due to a webbing stiffener entering the buckle housing and dislodging the buckle latch guide.
Mismatched parking brake cable lengths to the rear wheels reduces braking ability of one of the rear wheels, in violation of fmvss 105.
The two air bag system front impact sensors may not be secured to their mounting brackets.
Front disc brake caliper guide pin bolts may not have been adequately torqued and could loosen.
Air bag inflator modules may not contain diffuser holes between the ignitor and propellant chambers.
The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.
Front suspension crossmember may corrode and fail at lower control arm rear pivot mounts if operated where salt is used to aid in snow removal.
Latest Lebaron complaints
Vehicle was stopped with the engine running to make a left turn, smoke began to appear from right driver side, once the turn was made more smoke began to build up. Vehicle pulled into private property were flames began to become apparent on driver side, flames began to move towards passenger side of the engine compartment. Local fire department arrived to assist in extinguish flames. Once the fire was put out, extensive damage was seen on driver side of vehicle where a majority of the electrical system(alternator...
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power regulator, battery) is located, fire progressed toward alt, power steer, compressor where it sustained significant damage but not extensive near electrical components. Prior to fire/smoke, engine operations was normal, no check engine light, no check oil light, no overheating, no power loss, vehicle performed well up into the fire began to spread and further damage the engine compartment. Loud popping sound was heard at the start of the fire on the driver side of the vehicle's engine compartment. *Tr
Driving down the road the transmission kicked down into low gear. Almost causing an accident. When first started it goes fine the minute it warms up it will kick down into low range again, and it will do it any speed. *Tr
Door had creaked without warning it flew open and fell off catching me and my seatbelt pulling me out! The drivers door feel off and I see that this is common! You never thought someone would hit the asphalt or another car would hit the door and crash. Why haven't they rewelded or added extra metal strength to these. I have babied this car and it has remained with a family member and now me for the life of the car it was perfect and kept in the garage and it is a mess and so am i. *Js
Tl* the contact owns a 1991 chrysler lebaron. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the brakes became hard to apply while attempting to stop the vehicle. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id: number: 90v162000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper) but due to the age of the vehicle the manufacturer was unable to identify the recall. In addition, the contact noticed that the driver side air bag sensors were malfunctioning and the contact was concerned that the air bags would not...
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to deploy if involved in a crash. The passenger side seat belt had also failed and could not be secured. The contact also mentioned that the parking brake had failed and the vehicle could not be parked on an incline. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer or a local mechanic for inspection or repairs. The failure mileage was 36,000. Updated 03/28/12*lj
S10 appropriate handling-email from regarding toyota *tgw the consumer stated her daughter experienced sudden acceleration in a 1995 chrysler in connection with a cruise control problem. The consumer stated the investigation needs to go beyond toyota/lexus.
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chrysler lebaron convertible. While the contact was driving approximately 40 mph the front driver and passenger side air bags involuntarily deployed. There were minor injuries. The vehicle was able to continue operation with caution. The dealer was notified which there was no resolution. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileages were 75,000.
Questions about the Chrysler Lebaron
Which Chrysler Lebaron years have the most problems?
Which Chrysler Lebaron years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Chrysler Lebaron problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the transmission & drivetrain (131), body, doors & structure (95), engine & cooling (85) most often.
How many recalls does the Chrysler Lebaron have?
NHTSA lists 32 recalls across all Chrysler Lebaron model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data