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1978 Chrysler LebaronProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1978 Chrysler Lebaron, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 28, 2000. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1978 Chrysler Lebaron has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Fuel system, gasoline1 crash/fire/injury
1Power train1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
1978 Chrysler Lebaron recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
no report yet
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chrysler.
Best & worst years
1978 vs. every other Lebaron year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Lebaron median. How we score
'76'77'78'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'03
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1978 Chrysler Lebaron, and the recalls they led to.
- ACCELERATED WITH TRANSMISSION IN PARKNo recall
Own a 1978 Lebaron?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.