1986 Chrysler Lebaron Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 20%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 1986 Chrysler Lebaron, 20% of the 25 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“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“Consumer states resistor in the electronic panel cluster cause an electrical current over load due to failure of switching transistor. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8020381, filed 2002-10Related recalls
- 86V053000Apr 10, 1986Battery cap vents may be partially or completely blocked with plastic flashing. Consequence of defect: a build up of internal gas pressure could occur which…Covers: Chrysler Lebaron 1986, Dodge Aries 1986, Plymouth Reliant 1986 +11 more
- 86V028000Feb 19, 1986A resistor in the electronic panel cluster may be subjected to an electrical current overload due to failure of a switching transistor. Consequence of defect…Covers: Chrysler Lebaron 1986, NEW Yorker 1986, Dodge 600 1986
Related service bulletins
- 10130081Aug 23, 2016Return: 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…
- 10129044Aug 17, 20161NT30XDVAC - 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…
- 10129043Aug 17, 2016Inspect 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…
- 10129041Aug 12, 2016P/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…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 4 | 5% |
| 1994 | 4 | 4% |
| 1993 | 11 | 17% |
| 1992 | 9 | 12% |
| 1991 | 7 | 11% |
| 1990 | 11 | 16% |
| 1989 | 8 | 16% |
| 1988 | 2 | 6% |
| 1987 | 6 | 14% |
| 1986 | 5 | 20% |
| 1985 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1986 Chrysler Lebaron
7 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1986 Chrysler Lebaron
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.
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