1985 Chrysler Lebaron Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 1985 Chrysler Lebaron, and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 1985 Chrysler Lebaron
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Seats
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.
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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.
Remedy: Relocate pressure regulator; replace fuel supply with formed hose with revised routing configuration to ensure sealing integrity.
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Power adjust (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 the frame.
Remedy: Replace frame with proper power seat frame.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
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.
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Seat belts: front
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.
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1985 Chrysler Lebaron have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a fire. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 5, 2003 · Engine and engine cooling
“While turning into a parking lot steering wheel turned around, even part where driver put key in. Consumer stated that vehicle died because wiring that went to starter must have popped out because los”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 31, 2001 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1985 Chrysler LeBaron (LeBaron Convertible, LeBaron GTS). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–24 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 17–21 / 21–30 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.2/2.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Chrysler Lebaron model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chrysler Lebaron model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 Chrysler Lebaron | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 Chrysler Lebaron | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 Chrysler Lebaron | 3 | 2 |
| 1979 Chrysler Lebaron | 0 | 1 |
| 1980 Chrysler Lebaron | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 Chrysler Lebaron | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 Chrysler Lebaron | 4 | 1 |
| 1983 Chrysler Lebaron | 4 | 2 |
| 1984 Chrysler Lebaron | 1 | 7 |
| 1985 Chrysler Lebaron | 5 | 10 |
| 1986 Chrysler Lebaron | 4 | 25 |
| 1987 Chrysler Lebaron | 2 | 42 |
| 1988 Chrysler Lebaron | 0 | 32 |
| 1989 Chrysler Lebaron | 2 | 49 |
| 1990 Chrysler Lebaron | 2 | 68 |
| 1991 Chrysler Lebaron | 5 | 63 |
| 1992 Chrysler Lebaron | 2 | 78 |
| 1993 Chrysler Lebaron | 0 | 66 |
| 1994 Chrysler Lebaron | 0 | 102 |
| 1995 Chrysler Lebaron | 0 | 75 |
| 1996 Chrysler Lebaron | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 Chrysler Lebaron | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 Chrysler Lebaron | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1985 Chrysler Lebaron
How do I know if my 1985 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 1985 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 84V163000).
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.
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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.