Known Recalls

Model year record

1991 Chrysler Lebaron

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 95 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V016000

Structure: body: door

Component
Structure: body: door
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
57,000
Reported to NHTSA
1992-02-11
Owners notified
1992-02-24

Defect description

THE OWNER'S MANUAL INCORRECTLY STATES THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE IF THE DOOR IS LOCKED UNTIL THE LOCK CONTROL HANDLE HAS BEEN PULLED UP. ON THESE VEHICLES, THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR CAN BE OPENED BY THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE EVEN IF THE DOOR IS LOCKED.

Safety risk

THE ERROR IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL MAY LEAD A FRONT SEATPASSENGER TO MISTAKENLY OPEN THE CAR DOOR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION,BELIEVING THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE WOULD NOT OPEN IF THE DOOR WAS LOCKED. THISCOULD RESULT IN AN INJURY TO THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER.

Manufacturer remedy

NOTIFY THE VEHICLE OWNERS OF THE ERROR IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND INFORM THEM OF THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRONT DOOR LOCK SYSTEM.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V122000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
130,000
Reported to NHTSA
1991-07-11
Owners notified
1991-11-20

Defect description

FRONT OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT MAY BECOME DIFFICULT TO LATCH AND OR UNLATCH DUE TO A WEBBING STIFFENER ENTERING THE BUCKLE HOUSING AND DISLODGING THE BUCKLE LATCH GUIDE.

Safety risk

LATCH MAY OPEN DURING ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN STOP, EXPOSINGSEAT OCCUPANT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE BUCKLE LATCH ENGAGEMENT.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V078000

Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable

Component
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
90
Reported to NHTSA
1991-05-14
Owners notified
1991-08-07

Defect description

MISMATCHED PARKING BRAKE CABLE LENGTHS TO THE REAR WHEELS REDUCES BRAKING ABILITY OF ONE OF THE REAR WHEELS, IN VIOLATION OF FMVSS 105.

Safety risk

INSUFFICIENT BRAKING ABLITY COULD RESULT IN INADVERTENTVEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE MISMATCHED PARKING BRAKE CABLE WITH ONE OF CORRECT LENGTH.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V194000

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Component
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
398
Reported to NHTSA
1990-11-19
Owners notified
1991-04-14

Defect description

THE TWO AIR BAG SYSTEM FRONT IMPACT SENSORS MAY NOT BE SECURED TO THEIR MOUNTING BRACKETS.

Safety risk

AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IF THEFRONT IMPACT SENSORS ARE NOT ATTACHED.

Manufacturer remedy

REPAIR TO ASSURE PROPER ATTACHMENT OF FRONT IMPACT SENSORS TO BRACKETS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V162000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
18,000
Reported to NHTSA
1990-09-04
Owners notified
1990-08-24

Defect description

FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TORQUED AND COULD LOOSEN.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

PROPERLY TORQUE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS TO 250 POUNDS.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission1533,564 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls9—
Air bags: frontal8—
Power train420,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components4—
Engine and engine cooling: engine3—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump3—
Air bags236,000 mi
Electrical system: horn2—
Electrical system: ignition: module2—
Power train: axle assembly2—
Seats2—
Seats: front assembly: recliner2—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments2—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal1—
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly1—
Parking brake136,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Seat belts136,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper136,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1—
Structure1—
Structure: body1—
Structure: body: roof and pillars1—
Structure: body: trunk lid1—
Suspension1—
Suspension: front1—
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar1—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1—
Suspension: rear1—
Tires: tread/belt1—
Unknown or other1—
Vehicle speed control1—
Visibility: windshield1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—

The 1990 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1992 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.