Chrysler Lebaron Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 617 consumer complaints across the 12 model years of the Chrysler Lebaron (1984–1995) that have at least 5 complaints. 1994 has the most, with 102. Across all years, the part named most often is transmission and drivetrain (137 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
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All Lebaron model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 75 | 65,020 | 0 | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 102 | 87,000 | 0 | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 66 | 70,349 | 0 | 12 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 78 | 96,000 | 2 | 10 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 63 | 33,564 | 5 | 10 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 68 | 98,000 | 2 | 10 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 49 | — | 2 | 10 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 32 | — | 0 | 10 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1987 | 42 | 98,000 | 2 | 10 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1986 | 25 | 63,858 | 4 | 10 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1985 | 10 | — | 5 | 10 | — | Not enough data |
| 1984 | 7 | — | 1 | 10 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Transmission and drivetrain137 24%
- Engine cooling95 17%
- Body and structure80 14%
- Electrical system68 12%
- Air bags54 9.5%
- Suspension51 8.9%
- Brakes47 8.2%
- Fuel system38 6.7%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1994: “Purchased the car with 75,000 miles on it. Thought it might last a little while. I have had to replace the battery, alternator, front wheel bearings, transmission leak, and now the transmission doesn't work! Grinds when I put it into reverse, and all the other gears nothing happens. I also just put a new filter and fluid in three months ago.”
NHTSA complaint #10165173, filed 2006-08, 80,000 miles1991: “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 and or warranty, and there was nothing that they could do.I have since written to the president of Chrysler, and have had no response from him yet. I don't want to let Chrysler get away with poor engineering decisions.”
NHTSA complaint #10070820, filed 2004-01, 20,000 miles1987: “Vehicle was stopped with the engine running to make a left turn, smoke began to appear from right driver side, once the turn was made more smoke began to build up. Vehicle pulled into private property were flames began to become apparent on driver side, flames began to move towards passenger side of the engine compartment. Local fire department arrived to assist in extinguish flames. …”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology