1987 Chrysler Lebaron Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 14%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 1987 Chrysler Lebaron, 14% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,000 miles. 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.
“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“When driving at low speeds the engine completely shuts down, causing loss of vehicle control. Possible causes of failure include fuel pump assembly and lines, and ignition coil, all of which were replaced and the problem has been corrected.”
NHTSA complaint #832523, filed 1998-12Related 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 1987 Chrysler Lebaron
12 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 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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