1990 Chrysler Lebaron Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1990 Chrysler Lebaron, and owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1990 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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Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive
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.
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Engine (engine and engine cooling)
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.
68 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1990 Chrysler Lebaron have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA; 8 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 4 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 90,068 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 24 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Dt: the caller said his friend was turning into driveway and the engine caught on fire. She was going about 15 MPH. Fire department came to put out the fire. A report was filed. No other property was”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 26, 2005 · Air bags
“Paint continues to peel from top surfaces”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 15, 2004 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1990 Chrysler LeBaron (LeBaron Convertible, LeBaron Landau). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–19 / 21–26 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Midsize Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.2/2.5/3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Automatic 4-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 1990 Chrysler Lebaron
How do I know if my 1990 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 1990 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 89V237000).
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.