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Chrysler LebaronModel year report

1986 Chrysler Lebaron Problems

Complaints
25filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
63,858miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
21 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl FWD · 20 city / 23 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1986 Chrysler Lebaron (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 1986 Chrysler Lebaron. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 7 complaints (28% of the total), followed by electrical system (5) and steering (3). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 63,858 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 5 a fire, 2 an injury, 2 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 10 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the interior/under dash and 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Vehicle speed control (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “Vehicle has developed a stalling problem , when this happens power steering will fail. Dealer cannot diagnose defect which has occurred over a period of three years, and it was gradually becoming worse. Consumer has been advised to get rid of vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #883487, filed 2001-03

Electrical system: “Vehicle had been driven during the day, then parked in residence garage. Approximately 6 hours later, a fire began in the engine compartment. Fire marshall investigated and said it was a short circuit in the engine electrical system that started the fire. Vehicle was a total loss.”

NHTSA complaint #729180, filed 2000-08

Steering: “Vehicle pulled in front of tractor trailer,causing the tractor trailer to broadside vehicle.also, cosco css to disconnected from base, and ejected the child from vehicle. Detective passing this report on to NHTSA.”

NHTSA complaint #845347, filed 1999-08

Body and structure: “The driver was securing a gate when the selector lever in his 1986 Chrysler Lebaron moved from park to reverse. As a result the vehicle rolled backwards striking the driver. The driver died from injuries sustained in this accident. Complainant is a consultant engineer who evaluates automobile transmissions. The position indicator was vague and hard to read.”

NHTSA complaint #10115536, filed 2005-03

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 57,000 and 70,715 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–50100%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 63,858 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

19956619971999200120032007
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1986 Chrysler Lebaron version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
LeBaron FWD2.2L 4-cyl3-speed automatic212422$3,050
LeBaron FWD2.2L 4-cyl3-speed automatic182219$4,350
LeBaron FWD2.5L 4-cyl3-speed automatic202321$3,200
LeBaron Convertible FWD2.2L 4-cyl3-speed automatic212422$3,050
LeBaron Convertible FWD2.2L 4-cyl5-speed manual182621$3,900
LeBaron Convertible FWD2.2L 4-cyl3-speed automatic182219$4,350
LeBaron Convertible FWD2.5L 4-cyl3-speed automatic202321$3,200
LeBaron GTS FWD2.2L 4-cyl5-speed manual223226$2,600
LeBaron GTS FWD2.2L 4-cyl3-speed automatic212422$3,050
LeBaron GTS FWD2.2L 4-cyl5-speed manual172620$4,100
LeBaron GTS FWD2.2L 4-cyl3-speed automatic182219$4,350
LeBaron GTS FWD2.5L 4-cyl5-speed manual212924$2,800
LeBaron GTS FWD2.5L 4-cyl3-speed automatic202321$3,200

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1986 Chrysler Lebaron → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 10 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

Other model years of the Chrysler Lebaron

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
19957565,0200——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199410287,0000—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19936670,3490—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19927896,0002—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19916333,5645—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19906898,0002—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable
198949—2—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable
198832—0—22Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19874298,0002—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19862563,8584—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable
198510—5—21—Not enough data
19847—1—21—Not enough data

All Chrysler Lebaron model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1986 Chrysler Lebaron have?

NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 1986 Chrysler Lebaron as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1986 Chrysler Lebaron is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 7 complaints (28% of the total), followed by electrical system with 5.

Has the 1986 Chrysler Lebaron been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1986 Chrysler Lebaron get?

The EPA rates the 1986 Chrysler Lebaron (LeBaron, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 20 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1986 Chrysler Lebaron reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 63,858 miles and the middle half falls between 57,000 and 70,715 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.