1989 Chrysler Lebaron Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 31%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1989 Chrysler Lebaron, 31% of the 49 complaints for this model year. 3 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The consumer discovered a related recall and confirmed the vehicle identification number was included in the recall, the consumer contacted the dealer regarding remedy 89v237000 who advised the recall was too old and they were no longer honoring it.”
NHTSA complaint #10019662, filed 2003-05“Turbo makes grinding noise when accelerating. Drivers side door does not latch when unlocked, but when locked it does latch. On back drivers side the back window does not roll up, you can hear the motor running, but the window does not move.”
NHTSA complaint #709405, filed 1999-07“Vehicle was overheating from internal cracked engine head; took vehicle to independent repair shop; heard clanking noise while driving; would chatter over road reflectors; took to same repair shop to be fixed for cracked rear axle.”
NHTSA complaint #811107, filed 1997-04Related recalls
- 89V237000Dec 27, 1989The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.Covers: Chrysler Lebaron 1989–1990, Plymouth Voyager 1989–1990, Dodge Shadow 1989–1990 +12 more
Engine 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 1989 Chrysler Lebaron
11 complaintsElectrical system
8 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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