Chrysler LEBARON problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
354 owner complaints analyzed
31 distinct recall campaigns
70,715 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1976 to 2003 model years. Data snapshot: . 21 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train:Automatic Transmission is the most frequently named component, appearing in 44 of 354 complaints (12.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 43 | 12.1% |
| Braking behavior | 21 | 5.9% |
| Steering behavior | 20 | 5.6% |
| Engine operation | 16 | 4.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 14 | 4.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 6 | 1.7% |
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 | 44 |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 27 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 25 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 21 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 16 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 13 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 11 |
| Seats | 10 |
Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 44; Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments: 27; Air Bags:Frontal: 25; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 21; Electrical System:Ignition: 16; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 13; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 11; Seats: 10
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 5 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 5 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 5; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 2
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 333 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 | 130 |
| 1996 | 78 |
| 2000 | 57 |
| 2001 | 30 |
| 2002 | 25 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
1995: 130; 1996: 78; 2000: 57; 2001: 30; 2002: 25; 2003: 18; 2004: 6; 2005: 4; 2006: 1; 2007: 1; 2008: 2; 2012: 1; 2013: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train:Automatic Transmission leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 43 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 21 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 20 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 10045602 · 2003-11-06 (November 6, 2003)
WITH ENGINE RUNNING, DRIVER EXITED VEHICLE TO OPEN GATE. TRANSMISSION SELF SHIFTED FROM APPARENT PARK INTO REVERSE AND VEHICLE BACKED OVER DRIVER AND KILLED HIM.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 57,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10045602 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 971451 · 1995-08-31 (August 31, 1995)
EA91-010 THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SOMEIMES GOES INTO PARK, CAN'T GET IT OUT . *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 971451 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 964688 · 1995-05-02 (May 2, 1995)
FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PROBLEM, CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR OF BRAKES ROTORS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 964688 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 972231 · 1995-09-18 (September 18, 1995)
FRONT BRAKE LINE RUPTURED AND CONSUMER HAD NO BRAKES. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 972231 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 481210 · 1995-02-11 (February 11, 1995)
'COLD POWER STEERING'. *DH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481210 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 879418 · 2001-01-31 (January 31, 2001)
WHILE TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT STEERING WHEEL TURNED AROUND, EVEN PART WHERE DRIVER PUT KEY IN. CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE DIED BECAUSE WIRING THAT WENT TO STARTER MUST HAVE POPPED OUT BECAUSE LOSS OF ALL POWER. *AK THE CONSUMER SUGGESTED THAT A PERMANENT FASTENING DEVICE BE USED INSTEAD OF BOLTS THAT BECOME LOOSE AND CAUSE STEERING FAILURE. *YH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 879418 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 883487 · 2001-03-20 (March 20, 2001)
VEHICLE HAS DEVELOPED A STALLING PROBLEM , WHEN THIS HAPPENS POWER STEERING WILL FAIL. DEALER CANNOT DIAGNOSE DEFECT WHICH HAS OCCURRED OVER A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS, AND IT WAS GRADUALLY BECOMING WORSE. CONSUMER HAS BEEN ADVISED TO GET RID OF VEHICLE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 883487 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 478167 · 1995-01-24 (January 24, 1995)
INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 478167 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 971531 · 1995-09-01 (September 1, 1995)
WHILE DRIVING, DRIVER'S SEAT SLID FORWARD; COULD NOT STOP SEAT FROM MOVING FORWARD; CAUSED SEAT BELT TO TIGHEN AROUND CHEST AND NECK; ELECTRICAL SEATS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 971531 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 878680 · 2001-01-22 (January 22, 2001)
CONSUMER CAN SMELL FUMES.THERE'S MANUFACTURER'S RECALL # 480 FOR FUEL INJECTOR FAILURE. *AK THE DEALER POINTED OUT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE BUT COULD FIX THE PROBLEM IF THE CONSUMER PAYS. *YH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 878680 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 871073 · 2000-09-20 (September 20, 2000)
VEHICLE STALLS WHILE MAKING A LEFT TO RIGHT TURN IF GAS TANK IS SLIGHTLY BELOW THE 1/2 TANK MARK. DEALER HAS NO REMEDY & ADVISED CONSUMER TO KEEP THE GAS TANK FULL BECAUSE THE FUEL PUMP IS IN THE GAS TANK.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 871073 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 |
1987: 2; 1988: 0; 1989: 2; 1990: 2; 1991: 5; 1992: 2; 1993: 0; 1994: 0; 1995: 0; 1997: 0; 2003: 0