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1989 Chrysler LebaronProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 49 owner complaints about the 1989 Chrysler Lebaron, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.0× the Lebaron median · #4 of 11 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints4924 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem15Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 11, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1989 Chrysler Lebaron has problems

49 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling153
Air bags119
Electrical system85
Power train71
Service brakes, hydraulic30
Steering30
Structure30
Vehicle speed control21
Suspension20
6 other systems81

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1989 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.

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

1989 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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4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1989 Chrysler Lebaron, and the recalls they led to.

  1. DISC BRAKE LINING SPLITEA91029 · closed Feb 27, 1992
    Led to recall 92V-017
  2. TIRE/FRAME INTERFERENCEPE89168 · closed Jan 30, 1990
    No recall
  3. BRAKE LINING DELAMINATIONPE91049 · closed Jun 18, 1991
    No recall
  4. STEERING GEAR BOLTS LOOSENPE91065 · closed Aug 30, 1991
    No recall
In owners' words

What Lebaron owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED A RELATED RECALL AND CONFIRMED THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER REGARDING REMEDY 89V237000 WHO ADVISED THE RECALL WAS TOO OLD AND THEY WERE NO LONGER HONORING IT. *JB
Complaint 10019662 · May 12, 2003
WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH OF VEHICLE, THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE. *AK RECALL 89V237000 TO REPLACE GASKET COVER. *TT
Complaint 8006078 · Mar 20, 2002
ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKETS ARE DISLOCATED, ALLOWING ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKETS. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE GASKETS TWICE PRIOR TO THIS. *AK
Complaint 818890 · Nov 12, 1997

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