1991 CHRYSLER LEBARON
5 recalls, 95 complaints - 47 TSBs
92V016000 Feb 11, 1992
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Defect Description
THE OWNER'S MANUAL INCORRECTLY STATES THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE IF THE DOOR IS LOCKED UNTIL THE LOCK CONTROL HANDLE HAS BEEN PULLED UP. ON THESE VEHICLES, THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR CAN BE OPENED BY THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE EVEN IF THE DOOR IS LOCKED.
Consequence
THE ERROR IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL MAY LEAD A FRONT SEATPASSENGER TO MISTAKENLY OPEN THE CAR DOOR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION,BELIEVING THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE WOULD NOT OPEN IF THE DOOR WAS LOCKED. THISCOULD RESULT IN AN INJURY TO THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER.
Remedy
NOTIFY THE VEHICLE OWNERS OF THE ERROR IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND INFORM THEM OF THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRONT DOOR LOCK SYSTEM.
91V122000 Jul 11, 1991
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
FRONT OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT MAY BECOME DIFFICULT TO LATCH AND OR UNLATCH DUE TO A WEBBING STIFFENER ENTERING THE BUCKLE HOUSING AND DISLODGING THE BUCKLE LATCH GUIDE.
Consequence
LATCH MAY OPEN DURING ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN STOP, EXPOSINGSEAT OCCUPANT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy
REPLACE BUCKLE LATCH ENGAGEMENT.
91V078000 May 14, 1991
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Defect Description
MISMATCHED PARKING BRAKE CABLE LENGTHS TO THE REAR WHEELS REDUCES BRAKING ABILITY OF ONE OF THE REAR WHEELS, IN VIOLATION OF FMVSS 105.
Consequence
INSUFFICIENT BRAKING ABLITY COULD RESULT IN INADVERTENTVEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE MISMATCHED PARKING BRAKE CABLE WITH ONE OF CORRECT LENGTH.
90V194000 Nov 19, 1990
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Defect Description
THE TWO AIR BAG SYSTEM FRONT IMPACT SENSORS MAY NOT BE SECURED TO THEIR MOUNTING BRACKETS.
Consequence
AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IF THEFRONT IMPACT SENSORS ARE NOT ATTACHED.
Remedy
REPAIR TO ASSURE PROPER ATTACHMENT OF FRONT IMPACT SENSORS TO BRACKETS.
90V162000 Sep 4, 1990
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Defect Description
FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TORQUED AND COULD LOOSEN.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
PROPERLY TORQUE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS TO 250 POUNDS.
Complaint Statistics
95 total complaints
6 crashes 5 fires 5 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 15 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 9 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 8 |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 2 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 2 |
| SEATS | 2 |
AIR BAGS
Mar 8, 2012
Incident date: Feb 16, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CHRYSLER LEBARON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE BRAKES BECAME HARD TO APPLY WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: NUMBER: 90V162000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER) BUT DUE TO THE... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Mar 8, 2012
Incident date: Feb 16, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CHRYSLER LEBARON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE BRAKES BECAME HARD TO APPLY WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: NUMBER: 90V162000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER) BUT DUE TO THE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Mar 8, 2012
Incident date: Feb 16, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CHRYSLER LEBARON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE BRAKES BECAME HARD TO APPLY WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: NUMBER: 90V162000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER) BUT DUE TO THE... Read more
PARKING BRAKE
Mar 8, 2012
Incident date: Feb 16, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CHRYSLER LEBARON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE BRAKES BECAME HARD TO APPLY WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: NUMBER: 90V162000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER) BUT DUE TO THE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 16, 2008
Incident date: May 2, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CHRYSLER LEBARON. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE GEAR SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL THEN INTO SECOND GEAR WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE GEAR SHIFT FROM SECOND GEAR UNLESS SHE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT SENSORS CAUSED THE FAI... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2003
THE MOST COMMON PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION ARE POOR SHIFTING QUALITIES AND SUDDEN LOCKS INTO SECOND GEAR.ALSO THE TRANSMISSION NEVER SHIFTS INTO THIRD GEAR. THIS ADDS MORE STRESS TO THE ENGINE.I CONTACTED CHRYSLER ABOUT THIS PROBLEM.I WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE HAD EXCEEDED THE ALLOWED MILEAGE AN... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Jul 23, 2003
Incident date: Jul 23, 2003
CONSUMER STATES THAT HE WAS SMELLING GASOLINE INSIDE OF VEHICLE, GOT OUT AND TRIED TO LOCATE FROM WHERE THE SMELL WAS COMING FROM. HE HAD BEEN SMELLING THIS ODOR FOR ABOUT A WEEK, THEN, FINALLY VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC FOR REPAIR HE WAS TOLD THAT THE RUB... Read more
Fire
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Aug 12, 2002
Incident date: Aug 3, 2002
DRIVER'S FRONT WHEEL DISCONNECTED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, CAUSING $ 700.00 DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN EXAMINED BY DEALER.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jan 16, 2002
Incident date: Sep 13, 2001
FUEL FILTER WAS REPLACED BY A AFTERMARKET CAR CARE CENTER. POSSIBILITY OF IMPROPER INSTALLATION,OR DEFECT IN MATERIAL AND WORKMAN SHIP.*AK
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Jul 16, 2001
WHEN MAKING A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN, AND AFTER THE TURN IS COMPLETED, TURN SIGNALS WILL REMAIN ILLUMINATED, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER REPLACED TURN SIGNAL SWITCH, WHICH DID NOT CORRECT PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Apr 20, 2001
THE FUEL PUMP FAILED CAUSING AIR TO BLOW THROUGH THE FUEL LINE AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BUCK AND HESITATE. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Apr 20, 2001
THE LEFT REAR WHEEL DRUM BRAKE FROZE UP. NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 20, 2001
VALVE SEALS CRACKED AND LEAKED OIL, FREEZE PLUGS CORRODED RESULTING IN THE ENGINE OVERHEATING AND FAILING. NLM
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Apr 20, 2001
THE LEFT REAR WINDOW IS FAULTY AND WILL NOT GO DOWN, THERE ARE STRESS CRACKS IN FRONT WINDSHIELD. NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Apr 20, 2001
THE LEFT HORN BLEW OUT AND IS NOT FUNCTIONAL. NLM
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Apr 20, 2001
FAULTY CONVERTIBLE TOP. NLM
STRUCTURE
Apr 20, 2001
CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAS POOR DESIGN WHICH CAUSES ROAD NOISE, ESPECIALLY IN DOORS. *SLC
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 16, 2001
TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. *SLC
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 14, 2001
Incident date: Mar 1, 2001
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO REPAIR SHOP AND NOTICED THAT TRANSMISSION WAS SOUNDING FUNNY. WHEN PUTTING GEAR INTO A SHIFT POSITION, IT DOESN'T GO ANYWHERE. THERE IS TRANSMISSION FLUID INSIDE OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE IS AT REPAIR SHOP, AND VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO GEAR AT ALL.*AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Feb 1, 2001
Incident date: Sep 29, 2000
BOTH DOORS FELL OFF DUE TO METAL THAT DOOR HINGES WERE ATTACHED TO WERE MADE OF TOO THIN METAL. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Nov 3, 2000
Incident date: Sep 1, 2000
DUE TO DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP WIRES IN FUEL PUMP AND OUTSIDE OF PUMP BURNED. THIS MAY HAVE CAUSED A FIRE. COMMON PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Oct 19, 2000
WHILE DRIVING OVER SOME RAILROAD TRACKS AIR BAG UNEXPECTEDLY DEPLOYED. CHRYSLER CORPORATION WAS CONTACTED.*AK
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Oct 2, 2000
Incident date: Sep 1, 2000
RECEIVED A RECALL FOR MALFUNCTION OF MOTOR FOR REAR WINDOW. HAD HOLES DRILLED SO WATER CAN ESCAPE BUT MOTOR FAILED ANYWAY. I REPLACE THE MOTOR BUT 1 AND 1/2 YEAR LATER IT HAS MALFUNCTIONED AGAIN.*AK
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Oct 2, 2000
Incident date: Sep 1, 2000
RECEIVED A RECALL FOR MALFUNCTION OF MOTOR FOR REAR WINDOW. HAD HOLES DRILLED SO WATER CAN ESCAPE BUT MOTOR FAILED ANYWAY. I REPLACE THE MOTOR BUT 1 AND 1/2 YEAR LATER IT HAS MALFUNCTIONED AGAIN.*AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 29, 2000
Incident date: Aug 11, 2000
PEE 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 50MPH 0N HIGHWAY AND HEARD A NOIS. THEY PULLED OVER RIGHT AWAY. TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED AND TREAD HAD WRAPPED AROUND THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. TIRE WAS STILL INFLATED. THIS TIRE IS A BRIDGESTONE PT701295.7014 THE TIRE WAS REPLACED AND THER WERE NO INJ... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: Apr 1, 1999
SEAT BELT DOES WHAT WAS RECALLED FOR 91 MODELS MADE IN 90. I HAVE ONE MADE IN 4/91.*AK
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Feb 27, 2000
Incident date: Feb 23, 2000
BPTH OF THE POWER BACK QUARTER WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING AT THE SAME TIME. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Nov 12, 1999
Incident date: Sep 15, 1998
2 MONTHS FROM THE DATE THAT I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE POWER SIDELIGHT WINDOW MTR. MALFUNCTIONED AND THEN BROKE. I ATTEMPTED TO RIG IT FOR THE TIME BEING AS THE PARTS ARE EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE. THEN ABOUT 5 MONTHS LATER, THE MOTOR DIED ALTOGETHER. NOW I CANNOT PUT THE WINDOW DOW... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Nov 12, 1999
Incident date: Sep 15, 1998
2 MONTHS FROM THE DATE THAT I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE POWER SIDELIGHT WINDOW MTR. MALFUNCTIONED AND THEN BROKE. I ATTEMPTED TO RIG IT FOR THE TIME BEING AS THE PARTS ARE EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE. THEN ABOUT 5 MONTHS LATER, THE MOTOR DIED ALTOGETHER. NOW I CANNOT PUT THE WINDOW DOW... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
Nov 12, 1999
Incident date: Sep 15, 1998
2 MONTHS FROM THE DATE THAT I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE POWER SIDELIGHT WINDOW MTR. MALFUNCTIONED AND THEN BROKE. I ATTEMPTED TO RIG IT FOR THE TIME BEING AS THE PARTS ARE EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE. THEN ABOUT 5 MONTHS LATER, THE MOTOR DIED ALTOGETHER. NOW I CANNOT PUT THE WINDOW DOW... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 12, 1999
Incident date: Sep 15, 1998
2 MONTHS FROM THE DATE THAT I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE POWER SIDELIGHT WINDOW MTR. MALFUNCTIONED AND THEN BROKE. I ATTEMPTED TO RIG IT FOR THE TIME BEING AS THE PARTS ARE EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE. THEN ABOUT 5 MONTHS LATER, THE MOTOR DIED ALTOGETHER. NOW I CANNOT PUT THE WINDOW DOW... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Sep 28, 1999
TRANSMISSION HAS GONE OUT THREE TIMES. IT NEVER SHIFTS SMOOTHLY WHEN WORKING. REAR POWER WINDOWS WENT OUT SIMULTANEOUSLY AT 30,000 MILES. DEALER SAID BOTH MOTORS STOPPED WORKING AND WOULD BE A MINIMUM OF $500 TO REPAIR. DO NOT BELIEVE BOTH MOTORS FAILED AT SAME TIME.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 28, 1999
TRANSMISSION HAS GONE OUT THREE TIMES. IT NEVER SHIFTS SMOOTHLY WHEN WORKING. REAR POWER WINDOWS WENT OUT SIMULTANEOUSLY AT 30,000 MILES. DEALER SAID BOTH MOTORS STOPPED WORKING AND WOULD BE A MINIMUM OF $500 TO REPAIR. DO NOT BELIEVE BOTH MOTORS FAILED AT SAME TIME.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Aug 23, 1999
Incident date: Feb 28, 1999
BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE RESULTING IN COLLISION, NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DURING VEHICLE COLLISION. MJS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Aug 23, 1999
Incident date: Feb 28, 1999
BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE RESULTING IN COLLISION, NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DURING VEHICLE COLLISION. MJS
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 30, 1999
COMPUTER MODULE IN TRANSMISSION FAILED, VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO OUT OF 2ND GEAR. MJS
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Jul 30, 1999
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FELL OFF DUE TO BOLT FAILURE. MJS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Apr 2, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1999
BRAKES MAKE A CLICKING NOISE, 2. OIL LEAKAGE APPEARS UNDERNEATH OF VEHICLE, 3. ELECTRICAL WINDOWS WILL NOT GO UP AFTER BEING PUT DOWN, 4. ENGINE STALLS OUT WHEN DRIVING AND VEHICLE DIES OUT. DEALER CONTACTED AND AWARE OF PROBLEMS. PROBLEMS STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Apr 2, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1999
BRAKES MAKE A CLICKING NOISE, 2. OIL LEAKAGE APPEARS UNDERNEATH OF VEHICLE, 3. ELECTRICAL WINDOWS WILL NOT GO UP AFTER BEING PUT DOWN, 4. ENGINE STALLS OUT WHEN DRIVING AND VEHICLE DIES OUT. DEALER CONTACTED AND AWARE OF PROBLEMS. PROBLEMS STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 2, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS VEHICLE WILL DOWNSHIFT AND SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Apr 2, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1999
BRAKES MAKE A CLICKING NOISE, 2. OIL LEAKAGE APPEARS UNDERNEATH OF VEHICLE, 3. ELECTRICAL WINDOWS WILL NOT GO UP AFTER BEING PUT DOWN, 4. ENGINE STALLS OUT WHEN DRIVING AND VEHICLE DIES OUT. DEALER CONTACTED AND AWARE OF PROBLEMS. PROBLEMS STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 2, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1999
BRAKES MAKE A CLICKING NOISE, 2. OIL LEAKAGE APPEARS UNDERNEATH OF VEHICLE, 3. ELECTRICAL WINDOWS WILL NOT GO UP AFTER BEING PUT DOWN, 4. ENGINE STALLS OUT WHEN DRIVING AND VEHICLE DIES OUT. DEALER CONTACTED AND AWARE OF PROBLEMS. PROBLEMS STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Feb 20, 1999
Incident date: Nov 15, 1998
PURCHASED CAR 10-98 WITH APPROXIMATELY 30,000 MILES. NOT EVEN 6 WEEKS LATER, CAR STOPPED WHILE MOVING FORWARD. TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, BUT NOT FORWARD GEARS. TAKEN TO 2 DIFFERENT SHOPS, NO OUTWARD APPEARANCE OF PROBLEM, NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT WHAT HAPPENED. $1750.00 TO BUY NEW TRANSMIS... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 20, 1999
Incident date: Nov 15, 1998
PURCHASED CAR 10-98 WITH APPROXIMATELY 30,000 MILES. NOT EVEN 6 WEEKS LATER, CAR STOPPED WHILE MOVING FORWARD. TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, BUT NOT FORWARD GEARS. TAKEN TO 2 DIFFERENT SHOPS, NO OUTWARD APPEARANCE OF PROBLEM, NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT WHAT HAPPENED. $1750.00 TO BUY NEW TRANSMIS... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 17, 1999
TRANSMISSION FAILURE.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 17, 1999
PAINT FADING AND PEELING.
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jan 29, 1999
Incident date: Jan 25, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH FELT LIKE THE VEHICLE WAS GOING OVER A CURB, AND VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO THE FRONT. CONSUMER DOESN'T KNOW IF SHE APPLIED BRAKES OR THE VEHICLE STOPPED ON ITS OWN, AND THE CONSUMER HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jan 21, 1999
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 30MPH THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED UNEXPECTEDLY. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 8, 1999
Incident date: Sep 26, 1998
WE ARE NOW DOING THE SECOND REBUILD OF THIS TRANSMISSION. THE FIRST SHUT DOWN THE CAR IN THE MIDDLE OF A FREEWAY. THERE IS ALOT WRITTEN ABOUT THIS TRANSMISSION AND IT'S PROBLEMS YET CHRYSLER WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THOSE PROBLEMS. WE REMAIN CONCERNED ABOUT WHEN AND WHERE WE WILL BE THE NEXT TIME THE CA... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 4, 1998
Incident date: Jan 30, 1991
CAN REMOVE KEY WHEN CAR IS NOT IN "PARK"; CAR COULD ROLL AND INJURE PERSONS OR PROPERTY; PROBLEM CORRECTED BY CHRYSLER IN 1992; DEALER & CHRYSLER REFUSED REPEATEDLY TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM.
Showing 50 of 95 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1991 CHRYSLER LEBARON
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 26.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,800 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 22.0 | 19.0 | Premium | $4,000 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Premium | $3,800 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 26.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
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, 1991 CHRYSLER LEBARON
47 manufacturer communications from 44 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 | 5 |
| 145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | 4 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 3 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| 220000 SEATS | 3 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
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
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
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
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
0801001
May 25, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT
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
082700
Sep 29, 2000
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *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
083799
Nov 12, 1999
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *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
081798
Dec 30, 1998
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES. *YC
081798 REV B
Sep 18, 1998
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AIRBAG ON-OFF SWITCHES. *YC
08!798
Jul 31, 1998
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
DISCUSSION ON AIRBAG ON- OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES *AK
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
212794
Feb 1, 1995
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSAXLE LOCKED IN NEUTRAL OR LOCKED IN REVERSE. *TW
070394A
Dec 1, 1994
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF PULLEYS. *TW
241794
Nov 1, 1994
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
PCM NOT PROPERLY DISENGAGING A/C CLUTCH VIA THE RELAY ALSO THE PCM MAY NOT ENERGIZE THE A/C CLUTCH RELAY. *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 (current) | 5 | 95 | |
| 1990 | 3 | 96 | View |
| 1989 | 3 | 69 | View |
| 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 |