1997 Chrysler Lebaron Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 7, 2003 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Lebaron years
Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Chrysler Lebaron. That ranks 3rd out of 4 Lebaron model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%). 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 1997 Chrysler Lebaron problems

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

Engine and Engine Cooling1
Tires1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling150%———
Tires150%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2000, with 1 complaints
2000: 1200012003: 120031

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1997 Chrysler Lebaron recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Chrysler Lebaron.

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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 states that his vehicle pumps out smoke and water out of the exhaust pipe. He also states that his panel lights has been coming on and staying on, this has been happening for the past 6 months. He states that when the light comes on it is an indication that their is problem. He says he has…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jan 7, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10002300

Tire tread separations on motorhome. Claim filed with firestone and reimbursed but shortly after heard news of recall re atx tires. Our problem was the same tire tread separation on essentially new tires with the following tire number: lt225 75r/16/m/s. Should recall extend to these tires as well?…

Tires · received Aug 12, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 727657

Other Chrysler Lebaron years

← 1996 Lebaron · 2003 Lebaron →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2003 Lebaron10
199720
1996 Lebaron30
1995 Lebaron750

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chrysler Lebaron?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, tires problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Chrysler Lebaron?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.