no report yet
Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Risk. AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY IN AN IMPACT SITUATION, WHICH COULD LEAD TO DRIVER INJURY.
1990 Chrysler LebaronProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 68 owner complaints about the 1990 Chrysler Lebaron, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 26, 2005. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1990 Chrysler Lebaron has problems
68 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
28Power train1 crash/fire/injury
11Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
9Engine and engine cooling2 crash/fire/injury
8Air bags8 crash/fire/injury
6Service brakes, hydraulic
6Suspension
4Visibility
4Seats
3Exterior lighting
107 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 28 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 9 | 2 |
| Air bags | 8 | 8 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 6 | 0 |
| Suspension | 6 | 0 |
| Visibility | 4 | 0 |
| Seats | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 10 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1990 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
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE.
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
1990 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
NHTSA crash tests
1990 Chrysler Lebaron safety ratings
1990 Chrysler LeBaron 2-DR. Convertible in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Lebaron owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
SEAL WITHIN TRANSMISSION IS FAULTY AND IS CAUSING PROBLEM WITH DOWNSHIFTING. MANUFACTURER HAS REDESIGNED SEAL.*AK CONSUMER STATES TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED ONCE FOR THE SAME PROBLEMS. WINDOW WOULD NOT GO UP AND DOWN. *SLC
ON TWO OCCASIONS AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO BURNED WIRE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED ON BOTH OCCASIONS, AND MADE REPAIRS. *AK THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED ALSO. *YH
WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF GEARS. ALSO LOSS OF FLUID OCCURS AND ENGINE OVERHEATS. OWNER HAS HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE THAT SHE BELIEVES IT WAS DEFECTIVE WHEN SHE BOUGHT IT. TRANSMISSION IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP BEING REPLACED. *AK *ML
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