1985 CHRYSLER LEBARON
6 recalls, 13 complaints - 11 TSBs
08E033000 Apr 14, 2008
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS... Read more
Consequence
THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSS... Read more
Remedy
FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
89V011000 Jan 31, 1989
SEATS
Defect Description
DRIVERS SEAT FRAME MAY EXPERIENCE FATIGUE FAILURE AT ONE (FRONT/OUTBOARD) OF ITS FOUR ATTACHMENTS.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN SOME FORWARD, BACKWARD OR LATERALMOVEMENT OF SEAT, CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLEWHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT
Remedy
REPLACE DRIVERS SEAT FRAME WITH A STRENGHTENED VERSION; ALSO, REINFORCE POWER ADJUSTER FRONT CROSSMEMBER TO INCREASE RIGIDITY OF SEAT ATTACHMENT SYSTEM.
88V105000 Jul 1, 1988
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE COULDRESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
RELOCATE PRESSURE REGULATOR; REPLACE FUEL SUPPLY WITH FORMED HOSE WITH REVISED ROUTING CONFIGURATION TO ENSURE SEALING INTEGRITY.
88V061000 Apr 8, 1988
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
SEAT FRAME COULD FRACTURE AND RESULT IN SIGNIFICANTREARWARD MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT BACK.
Remedy
REPLACE FRAME WITH PROPER POWER SEAT FRAME.
85V010000 Jan 1, 1985
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Remedy
REPOSITION AND TIGHTEN TO THE PROPER TORQUE LEVEL OF THE FUEL HOSE CLAMP.
84V163000 Dec 23, 1984
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Defect Description
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.
Complaint Statistics
13 total complaints
2 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:SHACKLE | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 5, 2003
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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jan 31, 2001
Incident date: Jan 30, 2001
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 LOSS OF ALL POWER. *AK THE CONSUMER SUGGESTED THAT A PERMANENT FASTENING DEVICE BE USED INSTEA... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Jan 31, 2001
Incident date: Jan 30, 2001
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 LOSS OF ALL POWER. *AK THE CONSUMER SUGGESTED THAT A PERMANENT FASTENING DEVICE BE USED INSTEA... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 1, 1999
RIGHT NOW, I CAN'T SAY IF THERE ARE ANY SERIOUS DEFECT- IM HAVING THE CAR LOOKED OVER BY A MECHANIC...BUT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS CAR WITH THIS VIN NUMBER RECIEVE SERVICE FROM CHRYSLER IN REGUARDS TO THE TSB & ANY RECALL NOTICES ISSUED. ANY INFORMATION WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. ALSO, IF THIS... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Sep 30, 1999
Incident date: Aug 30, 1999
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT SINCE PURCHASED. DEALER WILL NOT FIX PROBLEM. *YC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 30, 1999
Incident date: Sep 3, 1999
ENGINE GASKET VALVE COVER LEAKING. *YC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 1, 1997
Incident date: Jul 24, 1997
THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK POSITION FOR FIVE MINUTES WHEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUE TO THE GASKET VALVE COVER CAMING DETACHED, CAUSING OIL TO ENTER IN THE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CONSUMER STATE THE VEHICLE IS A TOTAL LOSS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. ... Read more
Fire
SUSPENSION:REAR
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Jul 16, 1996
REAR AXLE WELD SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE FRAME.
SEAT BELTS
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Aug 20, 1996
THE PASSENGER'S AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT IS LOCKED, THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT UNLATCH. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAIL INFORMATION.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 3, 1996
Incident date: Sep 1, 1996
THE THROTTLE GOT STUCK AT 65MPH. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILED INFORMATION. *AK
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:SHACKLE
Jul 30, 1996
Incident date: Jul 16, 1996
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING STOPED ON HIGHWAY AND THE REAR FRAME BROKE ALMOST CAUSING AND ACCIDENT . *AK WELD BROKE REAR AXLE ATTACHMENT TO FRAME THE AXLE CAME LOOSE FROM VEHICLE, THE WELD BROKE.*JB
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jul 30, 1996
Incident date: Jul 16, 1996
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING STOPED ON HIGHWAY AND THE REAR FRAME BROKE ALMOST CAUSING AND ACCIDENT . *AK WELD BROKE REAR AXLE ATTACHMENT TO FRAME THE AXLE CAME LOOSE FROM VEHICLE, THE WELD BROKE.*JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 19, 1996
Incident date: May 6, 1996
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *SD
Fire
EPA Fuel Economy, 1985 CHRYSLER LEBARON
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 24.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 22.0 | 19.0 | Premium | $4,000 |
| 2.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 21.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,250 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 24.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,800 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 22.0 | 19.0 | Premium | $4,000 |
| 2.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 21.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,250 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1985 CHRYSLER LEBARON
11 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 3 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 |
| 120000 LIGHTING (PWS) | 1 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
23027
Aug 23, 2016
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Return: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock packaged before 2016/07/31 (31 July, 2016)of follow ing part numbers:68176457AF, 68176459AF. P
23137
Aug 22, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy - A-Pillar Rt/Lt You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part numbers: 1ZA04DX9AE, 1ZA05DX9AE. See attachments for id
23104
Aug 22, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
05182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Pl
23104
Aug 22, 2016
120000 LIGHTING (PWS)
05182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Pl
20244
Aug 18, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
CBXDP361AA Return: Spacer Kit - Visor You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock of part number CBXDP361AA. Replacement part number is CBXDP361AB w hich is in stock a
Volume 2, Issue
Aug 18, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
22892
Aug 17, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Return: Lamp Assy - CHMSL& Cargo Light You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of follow ing part numbers:55372082AE, 55372082AD, 55372082AC, 55372082AB, 553720
22867
Aug 17, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module - Transmission You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of follow ing part numbers:52120000AA, 52119435AF, 05078709AB. S
22958
Aug 17, 2016
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
1NT30XDVAC - Inspect and Return: Panel - Instrument Panel You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 1N T30XDVAC. See attachments for identifyin
20616
Aug 12, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
P/N CBSZR068AA: Inspect & Return: Module Kit - Occupant Restraint You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return part number CBSZR068AA as per the QIR attached. Replacement par
Volume 2, Issue
Jun 2, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHRYSLER LEBARON
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE96036
Opened: May 14, 1996 , Closed: Oct 31, 1996
THROTTLE WILL NOT RETURN TO THE POSITION
UNCONTROLLED ENGINE SPEED CONDITION RESULTS FRO THROTTLE SHAFT BINDING
EA91029
Opened: Jun 18, 1991 , Closed: Feb 27, 1992
DISC BRAKE LINING SPLIT
There is no summary currently available
PE91065
Opened: Apr 16, 1991 , Closed: Aug 30, 1991
STEERING GEAR BOLTS LOOSEN
There is no summary currently available
PE91049
Opened: Feb 21, 1991 , Closed: Jun 18, 1991
BRAKE LINING DELAMINATION
There is no summary currently available
DP91001
Opened: Nov 13, 1990 , Closed: Mar 5, 1991
FRAME CORROSION
FRAME CORROSION
PE89168
Opened: Sep 29, 1989 , Closed: Jan 30, 1990
TIRE/FRAME INTERFERENCE
There is no summary currently available
DP88004
Opened: Oct 27, 1987 , Closed: Feb 19, 1988
STALLING
STALLING
DP83016
Opened: Aug 22, 1983 , Closed: Jan 6, 1984
STEERING
STEERING
DP80021
Opened: Jun 23, 1980 , Closed: Oct 31, 1980
ACCELERATED WITH TRANSMISSION IN PARK
ACCELERATED WITH TRANSMISSION IN PARK
CHRYSLER LEBARON - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHRYSLER LEBARON across all model years (1976, 1992).
48
Total Recalls
837
Total Complaints
9
Investigations
79
Reported Crashes
59
Reported Fires
4
Reported Deaths
CHRYSLER LEBARON - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 89 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 133 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 87 | View |
| 1992 | 2 | 100 | View |
| 1991 | 5 | 95 | View |
| 1990 | 3 | 96 | View |
| 1989 | 3 | 69 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 40 | View |
| 1987 | 3 | 59 | View |
| 1986 | 5 | 31 | View |
| 1985 (current) | 6 | 13 | |
| 1984 | 2 | 7 | View |
| 1983 | 4 | 2 | View |
| 1982 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1978 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 | View |