1991 Chrysler Lebaron problems
The 1991 Chrysler Lebaron has 95 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (17%) concerns transmission. After that come air bags (11%) and wipers, windshield & visibility (11%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 95 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Transmission 17% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What the data shows
Safety-related details: 6 complaints mention a crash; 5 complaints mention a fire; 5 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 1991 ranks 6th most-complained-about out of 6 model years of the Chrysler Lebaron with enough data (23 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 5 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
While driving noticed smoke coming from dash and burning smell, found wiring harness front had burnt, due to electrical system ignition malfunctioning according to fire dept. And dlr.
While driving down the road there was a fire located under the hood. Driver noticed that he had problem starting the vehicle up before the fire took place. The whole engine is gone. Vehicle was totaled.
Fuel filter was replaced by a aftermarket car care center. Possibility of improper installation,or defect in material and workman ship.
Tl* the contact owns a 1991 chrysler lebaron. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the brakes became hard to apply while attempting to stop the vehicle. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id: number: 90v162000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper) but due to the age of the vehicle the manufacturer was unable to identify the recall.