1988 Chrysler LebaronProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 32 owner complaints about the 1988 Chrysler Lebaron, most often about the seat belts. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 20, 2000. Updated daily.
Where the 1988 Chrysler Lebaron has problems
32 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 6 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 2 |
| Air bags | 4 | 4 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 1 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1988 Chrysler Lebaron recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1988 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
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- Caution
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NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1988 Chrysler Lebaron, and the recalls they led to.
- STEERING GEAR BOLTS LOOSENNo recall
What Lebaron owners report
Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
PUSH BUTTON LOCKING MECHANISM ON THE DRIVER'S LAP AND SHOULDER BELT COMBINATION WOULD NOT UNLOCK, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO BECOME TRAPPED IN THE SEAT WHICH RESULTED IN THE OCCUPANT CUTTING THE SEAT BELT OFF BEFORE EXITING THE VEHICLE. *AK *ML
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