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Chrysler LebaronModel year report

1987 Chrysler Lebaron Problems

Complaints
42filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
98,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns 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, 2.2L 4-cyl FWD · 20 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1987 Chrysler Lebaron (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 42 consumer complaints for the 1987 Chrysler Lebaron. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 12 complaints (29% of the total), followed by fuel system (9) and seat belts (8). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 98,000 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 7 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 10 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign 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: Brakes (1), Electronic stability control (1), Seats (1).

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “On monday, july 22, 2002, approximately 6:00pm, after returning home from lima, ohio returning to my home in lakeview, ohio, I proceeded to unload my 3 grandchildren and two children and myself into the house. When puting away the groceries, within a matter of seconds, we all heard two booms and looked out the window of the kitchen and saw my 1987 Chrysler Lebaron engolfed in smoke, could not even see any flames at this time because of all the smoke. …”

NHTSA complaint #764731, filed 2002-07

Fuel system: “Consumer can smell fumes.there's manufacturer's recall # 480 for fuel injector failure. The dealer pointed out there was no recall for the vehicle but could fix the problem if the consumer pays.”

NHTSA complaint #878680, filed 2001-01

Electrical system: “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10521814, filed 2013-06, 98,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 98,000 and 98,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–75100%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 98,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

19951819961997199819992000200120022013
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 1987 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 automatic202421$3,200
LeBaron FWD2.2L 4-cyl5-speed manual182621$3,900
LeBaron FWD2.2L 4-cyl3-speed automatic172219$4,350
LeBaron FWD2.5L 4-cyl5-speed manual192923$2,900
LeBaron FWD2.5L 4-cyl3-speed automatic192521$3,200
LeBaron Convertible FWD2.2L 4-cyl5-speed manual182621$3,900
LeBaron Convertible FWD2.2L 4-cyl3-speed automatic172219$4,350
LeBaron Convertible FWD2.5L 4-cyl5-speed manual192923$2,900
LeBaron Convertible FWD2.5L 4-cyl3-speed automatic192521$3,200
LeBaron GTS FWD2.2L 4-cyl5-speed manual212924$2,800
LeBaron GTS FWD2.2L 4-cyl3-speed automatic202421$3,200
LeBaron GTS FWD2.2L 4-cyl5-speed manual182621$3,900
LeBaron GTS FWD2.2L 4-cyl3-speed automatic172219$4,350
LeBaron GTS FWD2.5L 4-cyl5-speed manual192923$2,900

1 more EPA-rated versions are not shown.

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 1987 Chrysler Lebaron → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

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 1987 Chrysler Lebaron have?

NHTSA recorded 42 consumer complaints for the 1987 Chrysler Lebaron as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1987 Chrysler Lebaron is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 12 complaints (29% of the total), followed by fuel system with 9.

Has the 1987 Chrysler Lebaron been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1987 Chrysler Lebaron get?

The EPA rates the 1987 Chrysler Lebaron (LeBaron, 2.2L 4-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 20 city and 24 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 1987 Chrysler Lebaron reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 98,000 miles and the middle half falls between 98,000 and 98,000 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.