1996 Chrysler Lebaron Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 29, 1999 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Lebaron years
Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chrysler Lebaron. That ranks 2nd out of 4 Lebaron model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 67%). Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1996 Chrysler Lebaron problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Visibility1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags267%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic133%———
Visibility133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1998, with 2 complaints
1997: 1199711998: 219982

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1996 Chrysler Lebaron recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Chrysler Lebaron.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Consumer was traveling at 55pmh. When was rearended while applying brakes. Also, the passager's air bag deployed. The consumer contacted the dealer for parts. *ak

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Aug 18, 1998 · NHTSA complaint 826884

Child was nearly suffocated by an automatic car window.

Visibility · received Mar 25, 1998 · NHTSA complaint 533244

Vehicle involved in a frontal collision, impact 12:00 position, speed 30mph, driver's side airbag did not deploy. *ak

Air Bags · received Jun 3, 1997 · NHTSA complaint 812705

Other Chrysler Lebaron years

← 1995 Lebaron · 1997 Lebaron →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2003 Lebaron10
1997 Lebaron20
199630
1995 Lebaron750

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chrysler Lebaron?

Owners most often report air bags, service brakes, hydraulic, visibility problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Chrysler Lebaron?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1996 Chrysler Lebaron a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Lebaron model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.