1989 CHRYSLER LEBARON
3 recalls, 69 complaints - 38 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.
92V017000 Feb 11, 1992
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Defect Description
THE BONDED DISC BRAKE LININGS MAY SEPARATE FROM THE SHOES DUE TO A BONDING DEFICIENCY WHICH MAY ALLOW CORROSION DEGRADATION OF THE BOND ATTACHMENT.
Consequence
SEPARATION OF THE DISC BRAKE LININGS RESULTS IN ANINCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE.
Remedy
REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR LININGS ON VEHICLES WITH 15 INCH BRAKES. REPLACE ONLY THE REAR BRAKE LININGS ON VEHICLES WITH 14 INCH BRAKES BECAUSE THE FRONT LININGS ON THESE VEHICLES ARE RIVETED.
89V237000 Dec 27, 1989
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.
Consequence
THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.
Complaint Statistics
69 total complaints
10 crashes 10 fires 7 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 9 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 8 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 4 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| AIR BAGS | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 2 |
AIR BAGS
Aug 11, 2003
Incident date: Oct 12, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH VEHICLE HIT A POTHOLE AND AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING SEVERE BURNS TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 12, 2003
THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED A RELATED RECALL AND CONFIRMED THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER REGARDING REMEDY 89V237000 WHO ADVISED THE RECALL WAS TOO OLD AND THEY WERE NO LONGER HONORING IT. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Dec 11, 2002
KEY CAME OUT OF IGNITION WHILE CAR STILL RUNNING AND ABLE TO BE PUT INTO GEAR. CAR ROLLED BACKWARD KNOCKING DOWN DRIVER CAUSING FATAL INJURIES. DT
1 deaths
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Oct 15, 2002
Incident date: Oct 1, 2002
CONSUMER STATES WHILE TRAVELING AT 15 MPH THE VEHICLE TRAVELING AHEAD SUDDENLY CAME TO A STOP, CAUSING A REAR IN COLLISION BY CONSUMER. CONSUMER STATES THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED, AND A PUDDY LIKE SUBSTAINS FROM AIRBAG CAUSED SECOND DEGREE BURNS TO CONSUMERS FACE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 6, 2002
Incident date: Sep 2, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
SEATS
Aug 21, 2002
Incident date: Sep 15, 2001
I WAS FRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND SUDDENLY MY SEAT BROKE I SWERVED AL OVER THE ROAD AND FINALLY GOT CONTROL AN PULLED OVER AND FOUN OUT THAT THE FRAME OF THE SEAT BROKE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 20, 2002
Incident date: Oct 1, 2001
WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH OF VEHICLE, THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE. *AK RECALL 89V237000 TO REPLACE GASKET COVER. *TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Mar 20, 2002
Incident date: Oct 1, 2001
WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH OF VEHICLE, THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE. *AK RECALL 89V237000 TO REPLACE GASKET COVER. *TT
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Apr 23, 2001
Incident date: Oct 1, 2000
WELDS ON DRIVER SIDE DOORS ARE MALFUNCTION MAKEING THE DOOR HARD TO CLOSE AND CRUSHING THE FENDER. CONVERTIBLE TOP WILL NOT LATCH DOWN. ALL POWER WINDOWS ON THE CAR ARE MALFUNCTIONING( MOTORS AND GEARS MALFUNCTION) WITH THE MILEGE OF THE CAR SOME THING ARE GOING TO FAIL BUT WELDS SHOULD HOLD FOR THE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 17, 1999
ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD COVER GASKET LEAKS- NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL #467 -(SHOULD BE INCLUDED). *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Nov 12, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT 20MPH CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE DASH AREA, PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. BY TIME CONSUMER WAS OUT OF VEHICLE ENTIRE DASHBOARD HAD IGNITED INTO FLAMES. FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, CAUSE OF FIRE UNDETERMINED. CHRYSLER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Jul 30, 1999
TURBO MAKES GRINDING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING. DRIVERS SIDE DOOR DOES NOT LATCH WHEN UNLOCKED, BUT WHEN LOCKED IT DOES LATCH. ON BACK DRIVERS SIDE THE BACK WINDOW DOES NOT ROLL UP, YOU CAN HEAR THE MOTOR RUNNING, BUT THE WINDOW DOES NOT MOVE.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Jul 30, 1999
TURBO MAKES GRINDING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING. DRIVERS SIDE DOOR DOES NOT LATCH WHEN UNLOCKED, BUT WHEN LOCKED IT DOES LATCH. ON BACK DRIVERS SIDE THE BACK WINDOW DOES NOT ROLL UP, YOU CAN HEAR THE MOTOR RUNNING, BUT THE WINDOW DOES NOT MOVE.
AIR BAGS
Apr 20, 1999
AIR BAG FAILED FOR UNSPECIFIED REASONS CAUSING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Mar 22, 1999
Incident date: Nov 19, 1998
VEHICLE DEVELOPED A FIRE THROUGH THE WIRING UNDERNEATH THE STEERING COLUMN, RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLE. *AK
Fire
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Feb 22, 1999
Incident date: May 15, 1995
PLEASE ADD VIN #. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APROXIMATELY 5MPH WHEN SHE SIDESWIPED ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH THE FRONT OF HER VEHICLE, AIR BAG DEPLOYED, AND CONSUMER WAS INJURED FROM THE POWDER OR RESIDUE FROM THE AIR BAG. *AK
Crash
1 injured
POWER TRAIN
Jan 28, 1999
Incident date: Nov 30, 1998
ODOMETER/SPEEDOMETER ARE INOPERATIVE , NEVER BEEN TO THE DEALER . PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jan 25, 1999
WATER PUMP FAILED.
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Jan 25, 1999
WINDOWS FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jan 25, 1999
ANTIFREEZE IS LEAKING FROM VEHICLE.
TIRES
Jan 25, 1999
TIRES NEED TO BE FILLED WITH AIR EVERY 2-3 DAYS.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
Jan 25, 1999
POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING, REPAIRED ONCE BUT CONTINUES TO LEAK.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Oct 14, 1998
BRAKES LOCK UP INTERMITTENTLY.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: Aug 1, 1989
ENGINE FAILED DUE TO COMPUTER CHIP FAILURE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: Jul 1, 1993
RADIATOR FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 14, 1998
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Sep 22, 1998
Incident date: Sep 21, 1998
WHILE DRIVING TO WORK, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. THEN SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE HOOD AND VEHICLE STALLED. PARKED VEHICLE, OPENED HOOD AND VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 22, 1998
Incident date: Sep 21, 1998
WHILE DRIVING TO WORK, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. THEN SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE HOOD AND VEHICLE STALLED. PARKED VEHICLE, OPENED HOOD AND VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.
Fire
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mar 25, 1998
Incident date: Feb 4, 1997
HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO CAR WASH & NOTICED LARGE FLAKES OF PAINT PEELING OFF HOOD & ROOF OF VEHICLE. DEALER SAID NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 20, 1998
ENGINE FIRE.
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 12, 1997
ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKETS ARE DISLOCATED, ALLOWING ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKETS. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE GASKETS TWICE PRIOR TO THIS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 31, 1997
Incident date: Oct 30, 1997
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO AN ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET LEAK PRIOR TO RECALL, CONSUNMER WAS NOT INFORMED OF RECALL. (89V-237). *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Aug 14, 1997
TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 30, 1997
UNSPECIFIED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jul 21, 1997
Incident date: Jul 20, 1997
WHEN KEY IS IN IGNITION CAN TAKE KEY OUT NO MATTER WHAT GEAR THE CAR IS IN. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 27, 1997
Incident date: Mar 24, 1997
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 17, 1997
Incident date: Mar 14, 1997
VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING FROM INTERNAL CRACKED ENGINE HEAD; TOOK VEHICLE TO INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP; HEARD CLANKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING; WOULD CHATTER OVER ROAD REFLECTORS; TOOK TO SAME REPAIR SHOP TO BE FIXED FOR CRACKED REAR AXLE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 17, 1997
Incident date: Mar 14, 1997
VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING FROM INTERNAL CRACKED ENGINE HEAD; TOOK VEHICLE TO INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP; HEARD CLANKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING; WOULD CHATTER OVER ROAD REFLECTORS; TOOK TO SAME REPAIR SHOP TO BE FIXED FOR CRACKED REAR AXLE. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Feb 28, 1997
DRIVER'S AIRBAG EXPLODED, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. *AK
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Oct 15, 1996
Incident date: Sep 9, 1996
DURING FRONTAL IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK *JB
Crash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Oct 10, 1996
Incident date: Oct 2, 1996
FAILURE ON THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG, CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AFTER THE COLLISION .*AK
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 4, 1996
Incident date: Aug 15, 1996
DASH CLUSTER, WHERE THE SPEEDOMETER/ ODOMETER/GAS TANK, OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR, ETC ARE LOCATED, HAS GONE OUT.*AK
POWER TRAIN
Sep 4, 1996
Incident date: Aug 15, 1996
DASH CLUSTER, WHERE THE SPEEDOMETER/ ODOMETER/GAS TANK, OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR, ETC ARE LOCATED, HAS GONE OUT.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Jul 24, 1996
Incident date: Jul 8, 1996
SMOKE FROM UNDER THE HOOD, RESULTING IN A FIRE. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, THE COSUMER EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Jul 24, 1996
Incident date: Jul 8, 1996
SMOKE FROM UNDER THE HOO, RESULTING IN A FIRE. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, THE COSUMER EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *AK
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 24, 1996
Incident date: Jul 8, 1996
SMOKE FROM UNDER THE HOOD, RESULTING IN A FIRE. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, THE COSUMER EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *AK
Fire
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: May 24, 1996
DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WAS VIOLENT, CAUSING SEVERE BURNS TO NECK AND CHEST. *SD
Crash
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Feb 19, 1996
REAR AXLE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *SD
Crash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mar 28, 1996
Incident date: Mar 1, 1996
DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC MODULE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IS FAULTY, LIGHT COME BUT NOT ABLE TO READ SIGNAL TO FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Nov 29, 1995
THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT RESTRAINT SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING . TT
Showing 50 of 69 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1989 CHRYSLER LEBARON
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 16.0 | 21.0 | 18.0 | Premium | $4,200 |
| 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) | 21.0 | 31.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,550 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Premium | $3,600 |
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, 1989 CHRYSLER LEBARON
38 manufacturer communications from 35 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 3 |
| 220000 SEATS | 3 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
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
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
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
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
Volume 2, Issue
Aug 18, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
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
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
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
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
2100601
Mar 16, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ
0800600REV
Dec 29, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
2300800B
Nov 24, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
230800
Mar 3, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
080600
Feb 25, 2000
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
233599REVA
Oct 1, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
210599A
Sep 3, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY AND INSTALLATION OF A RESUABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT
233599
Sep 3, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
210699
Apr 2, 1999
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CONDITIONS WITH INTERMITTENT LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL. *TT
210599
Mar 5, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING REUSABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT
210499
Feb 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION ON 1999 RUNNING CHANGES TO TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR (TRS) *TT
210798
Apr 24, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT ON DELAYED TRANSAXLE ENGAGEMENT. *AK
081698
Apr 17, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK
0832097
Sep 19, 1997
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION REGARDING NHTSA AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *NLM
970919083297
Sep 19, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *YC
210997
May 16, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON 41TE/42LE SERVICE INFORMATION. *NLM
070397
May 9, 1997
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM
070397
May 9, 1997
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
VARIOUS CAR OWNER'S HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN USING ENGINE COOLANTS MADE WITH PROPYLENE GLYCOL INSTEAD OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL. *YC
210597
Mar 14, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CONCERNS WITH 41TE/42LE TRANSAXLE SHUDDER DURING AN EMCC (ELECTRONICALLY MODULATED CONVERTER CLUTCH) SHIFT. *NLM
970314210597
Mar 14, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
CONDITION WITH TRANAXLE SHUDDER DURING A 3RD GEAR TO 3RD GEAR PARTIAL EMCC ( ELECTRONICALLY MODULATED CONVERTER CLUTCH) ENGAGEMENT, 3RD GEAR PARTIAL EMCC TO 4TH GEAR PARTIAL EMCC ENGAGEMENT, OR 4TH GEAR TO 4TH GEAR EMCC ENGAGEMENT. *YC
180997
Feb 28, 1997
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
VEHICLE SHUDDER DURING TORQUE CONVERTER EMCC (LOCK UP) OPERATION/DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 38. *TW
180597
Feb 14, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLES WITH 3.0L ENGINES - INTAKE VALVE DEPOSITS - DRIVEWAY DIE OUT, ROUGH IDLE, LACK OF POWER, SAGS OR HESITATION. *TW
230397
Feb 14, 1997
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
DIFFICULT TO CLEAN LIGHT COLORED "CHALKY" RESIDUE FROM PLASTIC BODY COMPONENTS THAT ARE MOLDED IN BLACK. *TW
081695REVA
Oct 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 08-16-95, DATED APR. 14, 1995. IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR **REPEATEDLY** PRESSES AND RELEASES THE SET BUTTON WITH THEIR FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR (A 'LIFT FOOT SET' TO BEGIN SPEED CONTROL OPER
CH210695
Jun 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN
CH081695
Apr 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CRUISE CONTROL OVERSHOOT/UNDERSHOOT DURING INITIAL SET SPEED SELECTION. *TW
182694
Jan 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
IMPROVED TRANSMISSION SHIFT QUALITY. *TW
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 (current) | 3 | 69 | |
| 1988 | 1 | 40 | View |
| 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 |