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1983 Chrysler Lebaron Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 1983 Chrysler Lebaron, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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4 safety recalls for the 1983 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. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 82V123000 Reported 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.

  3. Electrical (equipment)

    NHTSA 82V092000 Reported 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..

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

    NHTSA 82V085000 Reported 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.

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1983 Chrysler Lebaron have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Vehicle fire. (ohio state police report)”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 24, 1997 · Engine and engine cooling

“While driving, driver's seat slid forward; could not stop seat from moving forward; caused seat belt to tighen around chest and neck; electrical seats. *ak”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 1, 1995 · Seats

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 1983 Chrysler Lebaron

How do I know if my 1983 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 1983 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 82V085000).

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.