1990 Chrysler Lebaron Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 13%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1990 Chrysler Lebaron, 13% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 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.
“Dt: the caller said his friend was turning into driveway and the engine caught on fire. She was going about 15 MPH. Fire department came to put out the fire. A report was filed. No other property was damaged. They do not know what started the fire, but the caller said it started towards the bottom of the engine. Dealer said they will have to check out the vehicle before they could say anything about the vehicle. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet. Caller said there were recalls on the airbags and on a oil leak.”
NHTSA complaint #10134279, filed 2005-08, 98,000 miles“The vehicle was on recall for the gas cover gasket and was replaced with silicone! Silicone can cause engine failure and possible accidents! The lifter has a bad ticking to it! And an occassional spark knock! The struts do not wear well and tend to give out after 5,000 miles!”
NHTSA complaint #727431, filed 2000-08“Vehicle is experiencing the same problems as listed in manufacturer's recall 5730. Valve cover has allow an engine oil leak at the gasket. Frontal air bag failed to deploy during accident.”
NHTSA complaint #865535, filed 2000-07Related 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 1990 Chrysler Lebaron
28 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 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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