1987 Chrysler Lebaron Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 29%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1987 Chrysler Lebaron, 29% of the 42 complaints for this model year. 3 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.
“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“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 1998-12“While looking over the engine noticed that timing belts was worn out. Dealer has been contacted. Outside edge of belt is eaten away by lip on tension pulley until belt is destroyed.”
NHTSA complaint #840552, filed 1999-06Engine 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 1987 Chrysler Lebaron
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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