The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.
Engine & cooling
Chrysler Lebaron Engine problems by year
85 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Chrysler Lebaron's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
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Dt: the caller said his friend was turning into driveway and the engine caught on fire. She was going about 15 mph. Fire department came to put out the fire. A report was filed. No other property was damaged. They do not know what started the fire, but the caller said it started towards the bottom of the engine. Dealer said they will have to check out the vehicle before they could say anything about the vehicle. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet. Caller said there were recalls on the airbags and on a oil leak.*Ak
Vehicle lost power while driving/ engine compartment caught on fire.*Mr vehicle was a total loss.*Ph while driving the vehicle lost all power. The driver pulled to the south shoulder and exited the vehicle. The driver noticed flamed coming from the engine compartment. *Nm
The vehicle cut off after being driven a short distance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs four times, and now the vehicle doesn't start at all. *Jb
The consumer discovered a related recall and confirmed the vehicle identification number was included in the recall, the consumer contacted the dealer regarding remedy 89v237000 who advised the recall was too old and they were no longer honoring it. *Jb
The vehicle caught on fire while driving and resulted in extensive damage. *Ak *nlm
Consumer states that his vehicle pumps out smoke and water out of the exhaust pipe. He also states that his panel lights has been coming on and staying on, this has been happening for the past 6 months. He states that when the light comes on it is an indication that their is problem. He says he has replaced most of the parts trying to correct the problem, but when he took his vehicle to the dealership he was told that he has a bad valve seal. Ts
On monday, july 22, 2002, approximately 6:00pm, after returning home from lima, ohio returning to my home in lakeview, ohio, I proceeded to unload my 3 grandchildren and two children and myself into the house. When puting away the groceries, within a matter of seconds, we all heard two booms and looked out the window of the kitchen and saw my 1987 chrysler lebaron engolfed in smoke, could not even see any flames at this time because of all the smoke. All the children (5) and myself had to evacuate my home because...
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of all the smoke and fumes, ran down the street, someone down the street called the fire department, and then when I could get to a phone, I did. The fire department chief indicated that the same thing happened to a car that was about two blocks over, was the same year and everything. The chief also said that he heard there was a recall on this particular vehicle. Please e-mail me back asap about any information you may have on this. It would be greatly appreciated, and please check into this and call me at the home number indicated or email my daughter-in-law at the email address indicated.*Jb
White smoke was coming from underneath of vehicle, there was a clicking noise. *Ak recall 89v237000 to replace gasket cover. *Tt
Vehicle has stalled numerous times at 25-30 mph. Dealer cannot find cause of problem. *Ak
Vehicle has developed a stalling problem , when this happens power steering will fail. Dealer cannot diagnose defect which has occurred over a period of three years, and it was gradually becoming worse. Consumer has been advised to get rid of vehicle. *Ak
Heavy gas vapor smell coming from car - inspection indciates no problem. *Ak
THERMOSTAT WAS STICKING, DEALER REPLACED. *SLC
THERMOSTAT WAS STICKING, DEALER REPLACED. *SLC
This car has had 5 map sensors instaled in the past 2 years. Other sensors have also failed when the map sensor failed. This problem has created a great hazard while driving. The car cuts off and goes dead on straight roads, turns or going up or downhill.*Ak
The vehicle was on recall for the gas cover gasket and was replaced with silicone! Silicone can cause engine failure and possible accidents! The lifter has a bad ticking to it! And an occassional spark knock! The struts do not wear well and tend to give out after 5,000 miles!
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