1989 Chrysler Lebaron Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 16%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 1989 Chrysler Lebaron, 16% of the 49 complaints for this model year. 4 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.
“While driving at 20mph consumer noticed smoke coming from under the dash area, pulled to the side of the road. By time consumer was out of vehicle entire dashboard had ignited into flames. Fire was put out by the fire department, cause of fire undetermined. Chrysler has not been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #850254, filed 1999-11“While driving to work, engine check light came on. Then smoke came out of the hood and vehicle stalled. Parked vehicle, opened hood and vehicle was on fire. Vehicle was totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #541609, filed 1998-09Related 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 1989 Chrysler Lebaron
15 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Chrysler Lebaron
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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