Chrysler Lebaron Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 17, 2004 · 81 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 81 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Chrysler Lebaron, across 4 model years (1995–2003). The 1995 model year has the most complaints (75). The most reported problem area overall is structure.

Chrysler Lebaron
1989 Chrysler LeBaron convertible with 2.5L 4 cylinder inline engine. The top is down and covered with an original boot cover colored in the car's body color.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Ruben de Rijcke, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Peak: 1995, with 75 complaints
1995: 751995751996: 3199631997: 2199722003: 120031

n = 81 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Chrysler Lebaron years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Lebaron year: 1995. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 1995 Lebaron: 75 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 1996 Lebaron: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 1997 Lebaron: 2 complaints, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Chrysler Lebaron problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Structure2110
Power Train1010
Air Bags937
Engine and Engine Cooling720
Seats710
Service Brakes, Hydraulic622
Suspension610
Electrical System411
Seat Belts411
Visibility420
Fuel System, Gasoline310
Steering310
Tires320
Equipment110
Exterior Lighting110
Latches/locks/linkages110

All Chrysler Lebaron model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2003 Lebaron10—Air Bags
1997 Lebaron20—Engine and Engine Cooling
1996 Lebaron30—Air Bags
1995 Lebaron750—StructureFar more complaints than other years

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Frequently asked questions

Which Chrysler Lebaron years should you stay away from?

By NHTSA complaints, 1995 (75) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Lebaron year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Chrysler Lebaron?

Structure, with 21 complaints across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Chrysler Lebaron have?

0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.