1991 Chrysler LEBARON problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
39 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
33,564 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1991 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train:Automatic Transmission is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 39 complaints (20.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 8 | 20.5% |
| Braking behavior | 5 | 12.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 5.1% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 8 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 5 |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 |
Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 8; Air Bags:Frontal: 5; Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls: 3; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 2; Power Train: 2; Seats: 2; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 36 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
1995: 12; 1996: 10; 2000: 6; 2001: 5; 2002: 2; 2003: 1; 2004: 1; 2008: 1; 2012: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train:Automatic Transmission leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 8 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10070820 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
THE MOST COMMON PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION ARE POOR SHIFTING QUALITIES AND SUDDEN LOCKS INTO SECOND GEAR.ALSO THE TRANSMISSION NEVER SHIFTS INTO THIRD GEAR. THIS ADDS MORE STRESS TO THE ENGINE.I CONTACTED CHRYSLER ABOUT THIS PROBLEM.I WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE HAD EXCEEDED THE ALLOWED MILEAGE AND OR WARRANTY, AND THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY COULD DO.I HAVE SINCE WRITTEN TO THE PRESIDENT OF CHRYSLER, AND HAVE HAD NO RESPONSE FROM HIM YET. I DON'T WANT TO LET CHRYSLER GET AWAY WITH POOR ENGINEERING DECISIONS.
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10070820 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10228050 · 2008-05-16 (May 16, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CHRYSLER LEBARON. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE GEAR SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL THEN INTO SECOND GEAR WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE GEAR SHIFT FROM SECOND GEAR UNLESS SHE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT SENSORS CAUSED THE FAILURE. THERE WERE MULTIPLE SENSORS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. AS OF MAY 16, 2008, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 33,564.
Owner-reported narrative. 33,564 miles reported. Look up ODI 10228050 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10450816 · 2012-03-08 (March 8, 2012)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CHRYSLER LEBARON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE BRAKES BECAME HARD TO APPLY WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: NUMBER: 90V162000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER) BUT DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE RECALL. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG SENSORS WERE MALFUNCTIONING AND THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT TO DEPLOY IF INVOLVED IN A CRA…
Owner-reported narrative. 36,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10450816 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 371455 · 1996-08-29 (August 29, 1996)
WHEN APPLY THE BRAKES THEY WILL HOLD UNLESS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 371455 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 508173 · 1996-08-30 (August 30, 1996)
WIRING HARNESS DEFECTIVE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 508173 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 800235 · 1996-07-30 (July 30, 1996)
WHILE DRIVING NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM DASH AND BURNING SMELL, FOUND WIRING HARNESS FRONT HAD BURNT, DUE TO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IGNITION MALFUNCTIONING ACCORDING TO FIRE DEPT. AND DLR.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 800235 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 959250 · 1995-01-27 (January 27, 1995)
ERRATIC IDLING OF THE COMPUTER MODULE CAUSES VEHICLE TO STALL. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 959250 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 874338 · 2000-11-03 (November 3, 2000)
DUE TO DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP WIRES IN FUEL PUMP AND OUTSIDE OF PUMP BURNED. THIS MAY HAVE CAUSED A FIRE. COMMON PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 874338 at NHTSA ↗