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1982 Chrysler Lebaron Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 1982 Chrysler Lebaron, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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owner complaint to NHTSA

4 safety recalls for the 1982 Chrysler Lebaron

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Suspension: lower arm

    NHTSA 89V052000 Reported 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.

  2. Fluid (service brakes)

    NHTSA 82V063000 Reported 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.

  3. Suspension: lower ball joint

    NHTSA 82V055000 Reported 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.

  4. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 81V111000 Reported 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.

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1982 Chrysler Lebaron have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 1 filed that year.

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Compare Chrysler Lebaron model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Chrysler Lebaron model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1976 Chrysler Lebaron20
1977 Chrysler Lebaron20
1978 Chrysler Lebaron32
1979 Chrysler Lebaron01
1980 Chrysler Lebaron10
1981 Chrysler Lebaron20
1982 Chrysler Lebaron41
1983 Chrysler Lebaron42
1984 Chrysler Lebaron17
1985 Chrysler Lebaron510
1986 Chrysler Lebaron425
1987 Chrysler Lebaron242
1988 Chrysler Lebaron032
1989 Chrysler Lebaron249
1990 Chrysler Lebaron268
1991 Chrysler Lebaron563
1992 Chrysler Lebaron278
1993 Chrysler Lebaron066
1994 Chrysler Lebaron0102
1995 Chrysler Lebaron075
1996 Chrysler Lebaron03
1997 Chrysler Lebaron02
2003 Chrysler Lebaron01

Checking a specific 1982 Chrysler Lebaron

How do I know if my 1982 Chrysler Lebaron has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 1982 Chrysler Lebaron; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chrysler dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 81V111000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Chrysler models

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.