1988 CHRYSLER LEBARON
1 recalls, 40 complaints - 14 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.
Complaint Statistics
40 total complaints
5 crashes 6 fires 6 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| STEERING | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 2 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 2 |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Sep 20, 2000
Incident date: Aug 1, 1999
VEHICLE STALLS WHILE MAKING A LEFT TO RIGHT TURN IF GAS TANK IS SLIGHTLY BELOW THE 1/2 TANK MARK. DEALER HAS NO REMEDY & ADVISED CONSUMER TO KEEP THE GAS TANK FULL BECAUSE THE FUEL PUMP IS IN THE GAS TANK.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 6, 1999
Incident date: Nov 15, 1999
VEHICLE TRANS DISINGAGED AND BECAME AS IF DROPPED INTO NEUTRAL,WHILE DRIVING. TRANS WOULD NOT ENGAGE IN ANY GEAR. VEHICLE ROLLED WHEN IN PARK. VEHICLE NEEDED NEW TRANSMISSION AFTER ONLY 44,500 MILES. TRANS FAILURE WHILE IN GEAR COULD HAVE CAUSED ACCIDENT.
STEERING
Sep 29, 1999
Incident date: Jan 9, 1996
THE PAINT CHIPPED OFF MY CAR. THEN THE ENGINE BLEW FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THEN MY HEATER WENT OUT, BUT TO START WITH . WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR IT HAD A POWER STEERING LEAK WHICH WAS FIXED TWICE BUT STILL LEAKS. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED AND THE TIMING BELT BLEW WHEN THE DELER PUT IN THE NEW TIMIN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Sep 29, 1999
Incident date: Jan 9, 1996
THE PAINT CHIPPED OFF MY CAR. THEN THE ENGINE BLEW FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THEN MY HEATER WENT OUT, BUT TO START WITH . WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR IT HAD A POWER STEERING LEAK WHICH WAS FIXED TWICE BUT STILL LEAKS. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED AND THE TIMING BELT BLEW WHEN THE DELER PUT IN THE NEW TIMIN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 29, 1999
Incident date: Jan 9, 1996
THE PAINT CHIPPED OFF MY CAR. THEN THE ENGINE BLEW FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THEN MY HEATER WENT OUT, BUT TO START WITH . WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR IT HAD A POWER STEERING LEAK WHICH WAS FIXED TWICE BUT STILL LEAKS. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED AND THE TIMING BELT BLEW WHEN THE DELER PUT IN THE NEW TIMIN... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Feb 21, 1999
Incident date: Feb 18, 1999
HIT GUARDRAILS, AIRBAG DEPLOYED SEVERELY BURNING NECK/ FACE/EAR AND BRUISING CHEST. *AK
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Dec 10, 1998
PUSH BUTTON LOCKING MECHANISM ON THE DRIVER'S LAP AND SHOULDER BELT COMBINATION WOULD NOT UNLOCK, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO BECOME TRAPPED IN THE SEAT WHICH RESULTED IN THE OCCUPANT CUTTING THE SEAT BELT OFF BEFORE EXITING THE VEHICLE. *AK *ML
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 24, 1998
Incident date: Nov 23, 1998
INSTRUMENT PANEL MALFUNCTIONED. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Oct 20, 1998
SEAT BELT RELEASE BUTTON FAILED.
TIRES:BEAD
Jul 27, 1998
Incident date: Jul 20, 1996
THREE TIRES BLEW OUT, POSSIBLE AT THE BEAD. TIRE SIZE P19570R15 NAME WINGFOOT.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jun 12, 1998
STEERING COLUMN BROKE WHILE DRIVING. PLASTIC AROUND ADJUSTER BROKE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALERS. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Apr 22, 1998
PAINT ON THE VEHICLE IS FADING AWAY. THERE ARE BIG WHITE PATCHES EVERYWHERE.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Feb 5, 1998
Incident date: Jun 1, 1997
STEERING WHEEL COLUMN EXTREMELY LOOSE.
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Oct 28, 1997
LOOSE BOLTS IN STEERING CAUSED STEERING PROBLEMS. ALSO WORN OUT INNER TIE RODS.
STEERING
Oct 28, 1997
LOOSE BOLTS IN STEERING CAUSED STEERING PROBLEMS. ALSO WORN OUT INNER TIE RODS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 9, 1997
Incident date: Jul 9, 1997
VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY IN TRAFFIC WHILE DRIVING. THERE HAS BEEN SERVERAL INSTANCES AND DEALERSHIP HAS NOT DETERMINED WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 2, 1997
SEAT BELTS DO NOT RELEASE PROPERLY AND DIFFICULT TO FASTEN. ALSO IT APPEARED FASTENED, BUT HAD NOT LOCKED IN PLACE.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Mar 15, 1996
K FRAME ASSEMBLY BROKE DUE TO CORROSION, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Oct 29, 1996
Incident date: Dec 11, 1987
SEAT BELTS FAILED.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Sep 9, 1996
Incident date: Jul 23, 1996
HOLES WHERE K FRAME ATTACHES TO MAIN FRAME BECOME ENLARGED, ALLOWING SUSPENSION TO MOVE FROM SIDE TO SIDE, CAUSING EXCESSIVE PLAY IN STEERING.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Aug 9, 1996
Incident date: May 9, 1996
UPON IMPACT W/AIR BAG DEPLOYING, THE DRIVER WAS CUT ACROSS ABOVE AND MIDDLE OF NECK. SHE NEEDED 110 STITCHES DUE TO INJURY.*AK *SLC
Crash
1 injured
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1988
LEFT FRONT FENDER HOUSING RUBS HEAVILY AGAINST TIRE WHEN TURNING SHARPLY, CUTTING TIRES. *DH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 1, 1996
Incident date: Apr 23, 1996
THE VEHICLE BURNED UP FROM A FIRE THAT STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 1, 1996
Incident date: Apr 23, 1996
THE VEHICLE BURNED UP FROM A FIRE THAT STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Fire
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Aug 27, 1994
DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WAS VIOLENT, CAUSING INJURIES, ALSO CAUSED ACRID BLACK SMOKE TO FILL VEHICLE, CAUSING BREATHING DIFFICULTY *DSH
Crash
1 injured
SEATS
Oct 11, 1995
Incident date: Feb 10, 1995
CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT HIT THE STEERING CAME BACKWARD AND DRIVER SIDE SEAT MOVED FORWARD . TT THE STEERING COLUMN WAS PUSHED BACKWARDS TO WARDS THE DRIVER, AND THE FRONT SEAT COLLAPSED AND MOVED FORWARD TOWARDS THE STEERING COLUMN. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE VEHICLE HAS A DESIGN AND OR MANUFAC... Read more
Crash
2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Sep 18, 1995
FRONT BRAKE LINE RUPTURED AND CONSUMER HAD NO BRAKES. TT
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Sep 14, 1995
POWER STEERING; FREQUENTLY SYSTEM LEAKS ALL THE TIME. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Jun 13, 1995
Incident date: Jun 1, 1994
THE REAR AXLE BROKE WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 24, 1995
DRIVER'S SHOULDER/LAP BELT BUCKLE IS INOPERATIVE, BUCKLES STUCK IN LOCKED POSITION. TT
SEAT BELTS
May 24, 1995
THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SHOULDER AND LAP BELT WHEN YOU PULL IT OVER THERE IS A LOT OF PLAY . TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 25, 1995
THE HEAD GASKETS HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, AND THE THROTTLE GETS STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 25, 1995
THE HEAD GASKETS HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, AND THE THROTTLE GETS STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. TT
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Apr 12, 1995
Incident date: Mar 12, 1995
BROKEN WELDS IN BACK OF DRIVERS BUCKET SEAT. EXPLAIN IN MORE DETAIL. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Mar 27, 1995
Incident date: Oct 6, 1994
REPLACED 8 ELECTRICAL WIRES. *AK
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Mar 27, 1995
Incident date: Oct 6, 1994
REPLACED VACUUM/FUEL HOSES. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 27, 1995
Incident date: Oct 6, 1994
REPLACED BROKEN TIMING BELT. *AK
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mar 27, 1995
Incident date: Oct 27, 1994
VEHICLE HAS HAD (2) UNKNOWN FIRES. MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF CONDITION BUT REFUSES TO ASSIST FURTHER. TT
Fire
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mar 15, 1995
Incident date: Jan 31, 1995
UPON HEAD ON COLLISION, AIR BAG INFLATED PARTIALLY, RESULTING IN INJURIES TO DRIVER. TT TT
Crash
1 injured
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Mar 1, 1995
Incident date: Feb 15, 1995
RACK AND PINION MOUNTING BOLTS LOOSENS; RACK BINDS UP; CAUSES LOST OF STEERING CONTROL. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1988 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) | 18.0 | 23.0 | 20.0 | Premium | $3,800 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 26.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,650 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Premium | $3,600 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 26.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,800 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 29.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,650 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1988 CHRYSLER LEBARON
14 manufacturer communications from 12 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 3 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 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
082700
Sep 29, 2000
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT
970919083297
Sep 19, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *YC
0832097
Sep 19, 1997
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION REGARDING NHTSA AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *NLM
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 (current) | 1 | 40 | |
| 1987 | 3 | 59 | View |
| 1986 | 5 | 31 | View |
| 1985 | 6 | 13 | View |
| 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 |