1985 Chrysler Lebaron Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 40%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1985 Chrysler Lebaron, 40% of the 10 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #814939, filed 1997-08“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10022446, filed 2003-06Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 6 | 8% |
| 1994 | 22 | 22% |
| 1993 | 7 | 11% |
| 1992 | 3 | 4% |
| 1991 | 4 | 6% |
| 1990 | 9 | 13% |
| 1989 | 15 | 31% |
| 1988 | 5 | 16% |
| 1987 | 12 | 29% |
| 1986 | 7 | 28% |
| 1985 | 4 | 40% |
| 1984 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1985 Chrysler Lebaron
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1985 Chrysler Lebaron
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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