1986 Chrysler Lebaron Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 1986 Chrysler Lebaron, and owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 1986 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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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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12v/24v/48v battery (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 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.
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Interior/under dash (electrical system)
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.
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1986 Chrysler Lebaron have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash and 5 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 2 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 63,858 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 1986 chrysler lebaron. The contact stated that twenty inches of tread has separated from the driver side front firestone response se (p18575r14) tire. The failure occurred on jun”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 15, 2007 · Tires
“The driver was securing a gate when the selector lever in his 1986 chrysler lebaron moved from park to reverse. As a result the vehicle rolled backwards striking the driver. The driver died from injur”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 17, 2005 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1986 Chrysler LeBaron (LeBaron Convertible, LeBaron GTS). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–26 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 17–22 / 22–32 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.2/2.5 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 1986 Chrysler Lebaron
How do I know if my 1986 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 1986 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 86V028000).
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.