Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Chrysler Lebaron, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
2003
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 1994 Chrysler Lebaron - 96 complaints in its first 8 years (102 to date)
- 1995 Chrysler Lebaron - 75 complaints in its first 8 years (75 to date)
- 1992 Chrysler Lebaron - 70 complaints in its first 8 years (78 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 1991 Chrysler Lebaron - 46 complaints in its first 8 years (63 to date)
- 1990 Chrysler Lebaron - 47 complaints in its first 8 years (68 to date)
- 1993 Chrysler Lebaron - 58 complaints in its first 8 years (66 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Chrysler Lebaron | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Chrysler Lebaron | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 Chrysler Lebaron | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 Chrysler Lebaron | 75 | 75 | 0 |
| 1994 Chrysler Lebaron | 102 | 96 | 0 |
| 1993 Chrysler Lebaron | 66 | 58 | 0 |
| 1992 Chrysler Lebaron | 78 | 70 | 2 |
| 1991 Chrysler Lebaron | 63 | 46 | 5 |
| 1990 Chrysler Lebaron | 68 | 47 | 2 |
| 1989 Chrysler Lebaron | 49 | 29 | 2 |
| 1988 Chrysler Lebaron | 32 | 18 | 0 |
| 1987 Chrysler Lebaron | 42 | 15 | 2 |
| 1986 Chrysler Lebaron | 25 | 0 | 4 |
| 1985 Chrysler Lebaron | 10 | 0 | 5 |
| 1984 Chrysler Lebaron | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983 Chrysler Lebaron | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 1982 Chrysler Lebaron | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92V070000 | 1992 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | 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. |
| 92V015000 | 1992 | Steering | THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT. |
| 92V017000 | 1989 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | THE BONDED DISC BRAKE LININGS MAY SEPARATE FROM THE SHOES DUE TO A BONDING DEFICIENCY WHICH MAY ALLOW CORROSION DEGRADATION OF THE BOND ATTACHMENT. |
| 92V016000 | 1991 | Structure | 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. |
| 91V122000 | 1991 | Seat Belts | 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. |
| 91V078000 | 1991 | Parking Brake | MISMATCHED PARKING BRAKE CABLE LENGTHS TO THE REAR WHEELS REDUCES BRAKING ABILITY OF ONE OF THE REAR WHEELS, IN VIOLATION OF FMVSS 105. |
| 90V194000 | 1991 | Air Bags | THE TWO AIR BAG SYSTEM FRONT IMPACT SENSORS MAY NOT BE SECURED TO THEIR MOUNTING BRACKETS. |
| 90V162000 | 1991 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TORQUED AND COULD LOOSEN. |
| 90V080000 | 1990 | Air Bags | AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULES MAY NOT CONTAIN DIFFUSER HOLES BETWEEN THE IGNITOR AND PROPELLANT CHAMBERS. |
| 89V237000 | 1989-1990 | Engine And Engine Cooling | THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET. |
| 89V052000 | 1982-1983 | Suspension | 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. |
| 89V011000 | 1985 | Seats | DRIVERS SEAT FRAME MAY EXPERIENCE FATIGUE FAILURE AT ONE (FRONT/OUTBOARD) OF ITS FOUR ATTACHMENTS. |
| 88V105000 | 1985-1987 | Fuel System, Gasoline | FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OPERATION AT CONNECTIONS OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL SUPPLY HOSE TO THE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND TO THE FUEL RAIL. |
| 88V061000 | 1985-1986 | Seats | A SERVICE REPLACEMENT DRIVERS SEAT CUSHION (MANUAL SEAT TYPE) MAY CONTAIN WRONG CUSHION WITH A BRACE THAT COULD INTERFERE WITH POWER SEAT ADJUSTER MECHANISM AND CAUSE STRESS ON... |
| 87V107000 | 1987 | Vehicle Speed Control | DRIVERS FLOORMAT MISPOSITIONED SUCH AS TO INTERFERE WITH ACCELERATOR PEDAL. |
| 86V053000 | 1986 | Electrical System | BATTERY CAP VENTS MAY BE PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY BLOCKED WITH PLASTIC FLASHING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A BUILD UP OF INTERNAL GAS PRESSURE COULD OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN CASE... |
| 86V028000 | 1986 | Electrical System | A RESISTOR IN THE ELECTRONIC PANEL CLUSTER MAY BE SUBJECTED TO AN ELECTRICAL CURRENT OVERLOAD DUE TO FAILURE OF A SWITCHING TRANSISTOR. |
| 85V010000 | 1985 | Fuel System, Gasoline | AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL HOSE ROUTED TO THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE REGULATOR MAY HAVE AN INADEQUATELY TIGHTENED HOSE CLAMP. |
| 84V163000 | 1985 | Seat Belts | REQUIRED FRONT CENTER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WAS OMITTED. VEHICLES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 209, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. |
| 84V147000 | 1984 | Fuel System, Gasoline | THE POTENTIAL FOR FUEL LEAKAGE EXISTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE FUEL RESERVOIR SEAM AND ITS HOSE CONNECTIONS. |
| 82V123000 | 1983 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBING ROUTED TO THE LEFT REAR WHEEL BRAKE SYSTEM MAY HAVE BEEN BENT OUT OF SHAPE DURING ASSEMBLY AND COULD CHAFE AGAINST THE EXHAUST SYSTEM HANGER BOLT. |
| 82V092000 | 1983 | Equipment | THE TRAVEL COMPUTER SYSTEM WIRING, ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, MAY BE IMPROPERLY CONNECTED. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO INTERNAL COMPONENTS. |
| 82V085000 | 1983 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, IMPROPER ROUTING OF THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBE COULD CAUSE IT TO CHAFE AGAINST THE PARK BRAKE CABLES. |
| 82V063000 | 1982 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BAY BE EQUIPPED WITH BRAKE FLUID CONTAINING AN EXCESS OF WATER. |
| 82V055000 | 1982 | Suspension | CLAMP BOLTS INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN CRACKS. EVENTUALLY THESE BOLTS MAY BREAK THROUGH, CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT FROM THE STEERING KNUCKLE. |
| 81V111000 | 1981-1982 | Vehicle Speed Control | THE AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL SWITCH MAY STICK IN THE "RESUME" POSITION RESTRICTING RETURN MOVEMENT. THIS WILL NOT ALLOW THE NORMAL BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION TO DEACTIVATE THE SYSTEM. |
| 81V055000 | 1981 | Fuel System, Gasoline | ENGINE MAY LOSE POWER OR STALL DUE TO CARBURETOR FLOODING. THIS IS CAUSED BY A POOR ELECTRICAL GROUND ON THE CARBURETOR FUEL BOWL VENT SOLENOID. |