1991 Chrysler Lebaron Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 33%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,782miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1991 Chrysler Lebaron, 33% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,782 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The most common problems with the transmission are poor shifting qualities and sudden locks into second gear.also the transmission never shifts into third gear. This adds more stress to the engine.I contacted Chrysler about this problem.I was told that the vehicle had exceeded the allowed mileage and or warranty, and there was nothing that they could do.I have since written to the president of Chrysler, and have had no response from him yet. I don't want to let Chrysler get away with poor engineering decisions.”
NHTSA complaint #10070820, filed 2004-01, 20,000 miles“We are now doing the second rebuild of this transmission. The first shut down the car in the middle of a freeway. There is alot written about this transmission and it's problems yet Chrysler will not acknowledge those problems. We remain concerned about when and where we will be the next time the car abruptly stops and will we be as lucky as the last two times?”
NHTSA complaint #702007, filed 1999-01“The contact owns a 1991 Chrysler Lebaron. While driving 55 MPH, the gear shifted into neutral then into second gear without warning. The contact stated that she was unable to remove the gear shift from second gear unless she turned the vehicle off. The mechanic stated that sensors caused the failure. There were multiple sensors replaced; however, the failure continued to occur. As of may 16, 2008, the dealer had not inspected or repaired the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 33,564.”
NHTSA complaint #10228050, filed 2008-05, 33,564 miles“Consumer took vehicle to repair shop and noticed that transmission was sounding funny. When putting gear into a shift position, it doesn't go anywhere. There is transmission fluid inside of vehicle. Vehicle is at repair shop, and vehicle will not go into gear at all.”
NHTSA complaint #883084, filed 2001-03“Transmission has gone out three times. It never shifts smoothly when working. Rear power windows went out simultaneously at 30,000 miles. Dealer said both motors stopped working and would be a minimum of $500 to repair. Do not believe both motors failed at same time.”
NHTSA complaint #712392, filed 1999-09Transmission 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 1991 Chrysler Lebaron
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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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