MYRModel Year Report

1981 Chrysler Lebaron

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1981 Chrysler Lebaron
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:02:42.430Z

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chrysler Lebaron Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1981 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 7 complaints 1985: 10 complaints 1986: 25 complaints 1986 1987: 42 complaints 1988: 32 complaints 1989: 49 complaints 1989 1990: 68 complaints 1991: 63 complaints 1992: 78 complaints 1992 1993: 66 complaints 1994: 102 complaints 1995: 75 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1997: 2 complaints 2003: 1 complaints 2003
1981: 0 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19821
19832
19847
198510
198625
198742
198832
198949
199068
199163
199278
199366
1994102
199575
19963
19972
20031

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

No complaint components on file for this model year.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19810515 — fuel system, gasoline

ENGINE MAY LOSE POWER OR STALL DUE TO CARBURETOR FLOODING. THIS IS CAUSED BY A POOR ELECTRICAL GROUND ON THE CARBURETOR FUEL BOWL VENT SOLENOID. VEHICLES MAY ALSO HAVE DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS WHILE THE

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT CARBURETOR AND IF NECESSARY, THE BOWL VENT SOLENOID WILL BE REPAIRED BY RESOLDERING (RECONNECTING) THE EXTERNAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FREE OF CHARGE. IF APPLICABLE, THE OXYGEN FEED

Campaign 81V055000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19811006 — vehicle speed control

THE AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL SWITCH MAY STICK IN THE "RESUME" POSITION RESTRICTING RETURN MOVEMENT. THIS WILL NOT ALLOW THE NORMAL BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION TO DEACTIVATE THE SYSTEM.

Remedy: THE SHIELD PORTION OF THE "RESUME" SLIDE LEVER IN THE SPEED CONTROL UNIT WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.

Campaign 81V111000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1981 Chrysler Lebaron — pre-purchase inspection

  • Verify recall 81V055000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 81V111000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1988 ▲ 1987 ● 1989

WORST YEARS

◆ 1994 ● 1992 ● 1995

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FAQ

Is the 1981 Chrysler Lebaron reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

How many recalls does the 1981 Chrysler Lebaron have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.