1989 Chrysler LEBARON: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
27 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1989 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 27 complaints (18.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 3.7% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 3.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 3.7% |
| Steering behavior | 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 | 5 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 2 |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 5; Air Bags:Frontal: 4; Air Bags: 2; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads: 2; Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Electrical System:Ignition: 1
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 | 0 |
| 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: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 27 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 | 14 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 2 |
1995: 14; 1996: 5; 2001: 1; 2002: 5; 2003: 2
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues 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 10019662 · 2003-05-12 (May 12, 2003)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10019662 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10033555 · 2003-08-11 (August 11, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH VEHICLE HIT A POTHOLE AND AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING SEVERE BURNS TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10033555 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 478131 · 1995-01-04 (January 4, 1995)
REPLACED WORN/CRACKED DRIVE BELTS.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 478131 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 479494 · 1995-03-06 (March 6, 1995)
WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 479494 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 480678 · 1995-01-18 (January 18, 1995)
UNSUCCESSFUL RECALL WORK PERFORMED ON GASKETS/SEAL, CAUSING CONTINUOUS LEAKS/REPAIRS. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480678 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 480766 · 1995-01-27 (January 27, 1995)
DRIVER'S DOOR OPENED DURING ROAD TEST DUE TO LOOSE UPPER/LOWER DOOR HINGES. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480766 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 482064 · 1995-02-16 (February 16, 1995)
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 482064 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 482071 · 1995-03-12 (March 12, 1995)
DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S SEAT BACKS FAILED DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING SEATS TO RECLINE BACKWARDS. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 482071 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.
89V237000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Reported: 1989-12-27 (December 27, 1989)
THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.
Consequence: THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE.
Remedy: REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.
NHTSA campaign record ↗92V017000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
Reported: 1992-02-11 (February 11, 1992)
THE BONDED DISC BRAKE LININGS MAY SEPARATE FROM THE SHOES DUE TO A BONDING DEFICIENCY WHICH MAY ALLOW CORROSION DEGRADATION OF THE BOND ATTACHMENT.
Consequence: SEPARATION OF THE DISC BRAKE LININGS RESULTS IN ANINCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE.
Remedy: REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR LININGS ON VEHICLES WITH 15 INCH BRAKES. REPLACE ONLY THE REAR BRAKE LININGS ON VEHICLES WITH 14 INCH BRAKES BECAUSE THE FRONT LININGS ON THESE VEHICLES ARE RIVETED.
NHTSA campaign record ↗