Model year record

1989 Chrysler Lebaron

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 69 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V017000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
41,000
Reported to NHTSA
1992-02-11
Owners notified
1992-07-22

Defect description

THE BONDED DISC BRAKE LININGS MAY SEPARATE FROM THE SHOES DUE TO A BONDING DEFICIENCY WHICH MAY ALLOW CORROSION DEGRADATION OF THE BOND ATTACHMENT.

Safety risk

SEPARATION OF THE DISC BRAKE LININGS RESULTS IN ANINCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR LININGS ON VEHICLES WITH 15 INCH BRAKES. REPLACE ONLY THE REAR BRAKE LININGS ON VEHICLES WITH 14 INCH BRAKES BECAUSE THE FRONT LININGS ON THESE VEHICLES ARE RIVETED.

Recall campaignNHTSA 89V237000

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
634,000
Reported to NHTSA
1989-12-27
Owners notified
1990-02-21

Defect description

THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.

Safety risk

THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine9—
Air bags: frontal8—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood4—
Air bags3—
Unknown or other3—
Electrical system: ignition2—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2—
Power train2—
Power train: axle assembly2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments2—
Vehicle speed control2—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: wiring1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Power train: automatic transmission1—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Power train: clutch assembly1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Seats1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1—
Steering: rack and pinion1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1—
Tires1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—

The 1988 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1990 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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