1989 Chrysler Lebaron Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 14%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 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1989 Chrysler Lebaron, 14% of the 49 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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 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 1997-04Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 10 | 13% |
| 1994 | 24 | 24% |
| 1993 | 21 | 32% |
| 1992 | 18 | 23% |
| 1991 | 21 | 33% |
| 1990 | 28 | 41% |
| 1989 | 7 | 14% |
| 1988 | 2 | 6% |
| 1987 | 3 | 7% |
| 1986 | 3 | 12% |
Other parts of the 1989 Chrysler Lebaron
15 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsElectrical system
8 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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