Chrysler Lebaron Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 31 safety recalls and 629 owner complaints across 23 model years of the Chrysler Lebaron (1976–2003). The most-complained-about year is 1994.

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What Chrysler Lebaron owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 629 complaints with NHTSA. The 1994 model year has the most, with 102.

• Power train: automatic transmission88
• Air bags: frontal46
• Structure: hinge and attachments39
• Engine and engine cooling: engine33
• Engine and engine cooling: gasoline25
• Electrical system: ignition22
• Suspension: rear16
• Visibility: power window devices and controls14

All Chrysler Lebaron recalls (31)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Chrysler Lebaron, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

1. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

   NHTSA 92V070000 Reported May 13, 1992 17,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   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.

   Remedy: Adjust the secondary hood latch to allow the latch assembly to properly engage when the hood is closed.

   Model years: 1992

2. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

   NHTSA 92V015000 Reported February 14, 1992 20,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.

   Remedy: Replace the zinc plated bolt with a phosphate plated bolt.

   Model years: 1992

3. Pads (service brakes)

   NHTSA 92V017000 Reported February 11, 1992 41,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   The bonded disc brake linings may separate from the shoes due to a bonding deficiency which may allow corrosion degradation of the bond attachment.

   Remedy: Replace the front and rear linings on vehicles with 15 inch brakes. Replace only the rear brake linings on vehicles with 14 inch brakes because the front linings on these vehicles are riveted.

   Model years: 1989

4. Door (structure)

   NHTSA 92V016000 Reported February 11, 1992 57,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   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 even if the door is locked.

   Remedy: Notify the vehicle owners of the error in the owner's manual and inform them of the actual operation of the front door lock system.

   Model years: 1991

5. Anchorage (seat belts)

   NHTSA 91V122000 Reported July 11, 1991 130,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   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.

   Remedy: Replace buckle latch engagement.

   Model years: 1991

6. Linkage and cable (parking brake)

   NHTSA 91V078000 Reported May 14, 1991 90 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   Mismatched parking brake cable lengths to the rear wheels reduces braking ability of one of the rear wheels, in violation of FMVSS 105.

   Remedy: Replace mismatched parking brake cable with one of correct length.

   Model years: 1991

7. Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive

   NHTSA 90V194000 Reported November 19, 1990 398 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   The two air bag system front impact sensors may not be secured to their mounting brackets.

   Remedy: Repair to assure proper attachment of front impact sensors to brackets.

   Model years: 1991

8. Caliper (service brakes)

   NHTSA 90V162000 Reported September 4, 1990 18,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   Front disc brake caliper guide pin bolts may not have been adequately torqued and could loosen.

   Remedy: Properly torque front brake caliper guide pin bolts to 250 pounds.

   Model years: 1991

9. Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive

   NHTSA 90V080000 Reported April 25, 1990 257 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   Air bag inflator modules may not contain diffuser holes between the ignitor and propellant chambers.

   Remedy: Replace air bag inflator modules with properly machined modules.

   Model years: 1990

10. Engine (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 89V237000 Reported December 27, 1989 634,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.

    Remedy: Replace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket.

    Model years: 1989, 1990

11. Suspension: lower arm

    NHTSA 89V052000 Reported March 29, 1989 500,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    Remedy: Install attachment reinforcement brackets to prevent control arm detachment as a result of corrosion weakening.

    Model years: 1982, 1983

12. Seats

    NHTSA 89V011000 Reported January 31, 1989 60,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Drivers seat frame may experience fatigue failure at one (front/outboard) of its four attachments.

    Remedy: Replace drivers seat frame with a strenghtened version; also, reinforce power adjuster front crossmember to increase rigidity of seat attachment system.

    Model years: 1985

13. Fuel system, gasoline

    NHTSA 88V105000 Reported July 1, 1988 580,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    Remedy: Relocate pressure regulator; replace fuel supply with formed hose with revised routing configuration to ensure sealing integrity.

    Model years: 1985, 1986, 1987

14. Power adjust (seats)

    NHTSA 88V061000 Reported April 8, 1988 1,500 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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 the frame.

    Remedy: Replace frame with proper power seat frame.

    Model years: 1985, 1986

15. Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 87V107000 Reported July 16, 1987 4,400 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Drivers floormat mispositioned such as to interfere with accelerator pedal.

    Remedy: Floormat will be replaced with a redesigned mat to eliminate the interference.

    Model years: 1987

16. 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)

    NHTSA 86V053000 Reported April 10, 1986 32,149 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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 rupture, particularly during post charging. Should a person be in the vicinity of the battery when the case ruptures, they may be injured by the released gases…

    Remedy: Rework batteries by probing both vent orifices to eliminate any vent obstruction.

    Model years: 1986

17. Interior/under dash (electrical system)

    NHTSA 86V028000 Reported February 19, 1986 7,600 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    A resistor in the electronic panel cluster may be subjected to an electrical current overload due to failure of a switching transistor. Consequence of defect: the overheated resistor could ignite and start an instrument panel fire.

    Remedy: Modify instrument panel cluster by replacing the resistor with a fused resistor that will not ignite if overloaded.

    Model years: 1986

18. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 85V010000 Reported January 1, 1985 53,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    An engine compartment fuel hose routed to the fuel system pressure regulator may have an inadequately tightened hose clamp. Consequence of defect: the fuel hose could leak and result in an engine compartment fire.

    Remedy: Reposition and tighten to the proper torque level of the fuel hose clamp.

    Model years: 1985

19. Seat belts: front

    NHTSA 84V163000 Reported December 23, 1984 208 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    Remedy: Installation of missing center seat belt will be done without charge.

    Model years: 1985

20. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 84V147000 Reported November 21, 1984 340,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The potential for fuel leakage exists in the engine compartment at the fuel reservoir seam and its hose connections. The fuel reservoir is a silver colored can mounted to the air cleaner.

    Remedy: The hoses and the metal tube that attaches to the fuel reservoir will be replaced with new components. The dealer will also replace or reseal the reservoir.

    Model years: 1984

21. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 82V123000 Reported December 9, 1982 50,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and relocate tube, if necessary. A retaining clip will be installed to ensure adequate clearance for the tubing; any damaged tubes will also be replaced.

    Model years: 1983

22. Electrical (equipment)

    NHTSA 82V092000 Reported September 24, 1982 479 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The travel computer system wiring, on the involved vehicles, may be improperly connected. This condition can cause damage to internal components.

    Remedy: The wiring will be reconnected to ensure proper functioning of ignition system..

    Model years: 1983

23. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 82V085000 Reported September 9, 1982 1,236 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On the involved vehicles, improper routing of the hydraulic brake tube could cause it to chafe against the park brake cables. Eventually, the brake tube may fail and brake fluid leakage may occur.

    Remedy: Dealer will reroute the hydraulic brake tube, if necessary, without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1983

24. Fluid (service brakes)

    NHTSA 82V063000 Reported June 15, 1982 69 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The brake hydraulic system bay be equipped with brake fluid containing an excess of water.

    Remedy: Dealer will replace defective brake fluid without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1982

25. Suspension: lower ball joint

    NHTSA 82V055000 Reported May 27, 1982 4,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    Remedy: Dealer will replace both ball joint stud clamp bolts without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1982

26. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 81V111000 Reported September 22, 1981 150,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    Remedy: The shield portion of the "resume" slide lever in the speed control unit will be replaced without charge.

    Model years: 1981, 1982

27. Carburetor system (fuel system)

    NHTSA 81V055000 Reported May 5, 1981 30,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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. Vehicles may also have driveability problems while the engine is warming up in cold weather. These problems include engine missing, sags, and hesitation. This is caused by a sticking carburetor…

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect carburetor and if necessary, the bowl vent solenoid will be repaired by resoldering (reconnecting) the external electrical connection free of charge. If applicable, the oxygen feedback sensor will…

    Model years: 1981

28. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 79V204000 Reported September 11, 1979 6,617 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The front brake hose routing on the involved vehicles may allow interference between the hoses and the front tires during extreme turning angles.

    Remedy: Special brake hose restraining straps will be installed on each involved vehicle to relocate both front hoses and ensure that adequate hose to tire clearance is maintained.

    Model years: 1980

29. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 77V240000 Reported December 28, 1977 1,207,458 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On the involved vehicles, the hood secondary catch system may be misaligned which may cause the secondary catch to malfunction. Consequently, the hood may not be securely latched.

    Remedy: Dealer will adjust the catch system to fully secure the hood, without charge.

    Model years: 1976, 1977, 1978

30. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 77V211000 Reported November 28, 1977 22,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The columns may contain steering shafts in which the steering column coupling roll pin retaining notch was machined too deep. This may cause the steering wheel shaft to become disengaged from the rest of the steering assembly.

    Remedy: Dealer will install a cotter pin through the roll pin to ensure retention, at no cost to owner.

    Model years: 1978

31. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 77V188000 Reported October 25, 1977 1,225,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On the involved vehicles, damage to the front wheel brake hydraulic system could occur due to front wheel brake line tube corrosion. Front wheel brake hoses may become brittle and crack due to prolonged operation in cold temperatures.

    Remedy: The dealer will replace both front hoses if found necessary and in addition, will install a plastic shield between the battery thermo-guard and the tubes to prevent corrosion.

    Model years: 1976, 1977, 1978

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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.