1987 Chrysler LEBARON: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
27 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
98,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1987 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 27 complaints (11.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 3 | 11.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 7.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 3.7% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 3.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 3.7% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 3 |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 3; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 3; Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar: 3; Electrical System: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 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 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 26 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 | 18 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
1995: 18; 1996: 4; 2000: 2; 2001: 1; 2002: 1; 2013: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10521814 · 2013-06-26 (June 26, 2013)
VEHICLE WAS STOPPED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, SMOKE BEGAN TO APPEAR FROM RIGHT DRIVER SIDE, ONCE THE TURN WAS MADE MORE SMOKE BEGAN TO BUILD UP. VEHICLE PULLED INTO PRIVATE PROPERTY WERE FLAMES BEGAN TO BECOME APPARENT ON DRIVER SIDE, FLAMES BEGAN TO MOVE TOWARDS PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO ASSIST IN EXTINGUISH FLAMES. ONCE THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT, EXTENSIVE DAMAGE WAS SEEN ON DRIVER SIDE OF VEHICLE WHERE A MAJORITY OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM(ALTERNATOR POWER REGULATOR, BATTERY) IS LO…
Owner-reported narrative. 98,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10521814 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 483641 · 1995-08-31 (August 31, 1995)
SHOULDER BELT TIGHTENS AT WILL. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 483641 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 486476 · 1995-05-23 (May 23, 1995)
DRIVER'S SHOULDER BELT FAILED TO HOLD DRIVER SECURE DURING ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN INJURY. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 486476 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 487055 · 1995-10-16 (October 16, 1995)
OIL PAN GASKET LEAKED.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 487055 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 500824 · 1995-12-07 (December 7, 1995)
ENGINE OVERHEATED, CAUSING A FIRE. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 500824 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 502399 · 1996-01-31 (January 31, 1996)
ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED ENGINE FIRE. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 502399 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 503551 · 1996-06-12 (June 12, 1996)
HEAD GASKET REPLACED.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 503551 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
87V107000 · Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
Reported: 1987-07-16 (July 16, 1987)
DRIVERS FLOORMAT MISPOSITIONED SUCH AS TO INTERFERE WITH ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
Consequence: FLOORMAT MAY RESTRICT RETURN OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO THEIDLE POSITION.
Remedy: FLOORMAT WILL BE REPLACED WITH A REDESIGNED MAT TO ELIMINATE THE INTERFERENCE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗88V105000 · Fuel System, Gasoline
Reported: 1988-07-01 (July 1, 1988)
FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OPERATION AT CONNECTIONS OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL SUPPLY HOSE TO THE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND TO THE FUEL RAIL.
Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE COULDRESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: RELOCATE PRESSURE REGULATOR; REPLACE FUEL SUPPLY WITH FORMED HOSE WITH REVISED ROUTING CONFIGURATION TO ENSURE SEALING INTEGRITY.
NHTSA campaign record ↗