1987 Chrysler Lebaron Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 21%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 9 complaints about the fuel system of the 1987 Chrysler Lebaron, 21% of the 42 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“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“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“Consumer was driving, noticed smoke coming from the hood and the vehicle was on fire in the engine comparment. Consumer stated the cause of the problem was the fuel injection system.”
NHTSA complaint #816037, filed 1997-09Related recalls
- 88V105000Jul 1, 1988Fuel leakage may occur in low ambient temperature operation at connections of an engine compartment fuel supply hose to the pressure regulator and to the fuel…Covers: Chrysler Lebaron 1985–1987, Dodge 600 1985–1987, Chrysler NEW Yorker 1985–1987 +8 more
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 3 | 4% |
| 1994 | 3 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 5% |
| 1992 | 6 | 8% |
| 1991 | 7 | 11% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 2 | 6% |
| 1987 | 9 | 21% |
| 1986 | 1 | 4% |
| 1984 | 3 | 43% |
Other parts of the 1987 Chrysler Lebaron
12 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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