MYRModel Year Report

1981 Chrysler Lebaron

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1981 Chrysler Lebaron
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:53:22.230Z

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

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

How is this computed?

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1981

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 0 complaints 1981 0 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 7 complaints 1984 1985: 10 complaints 1986: 25 complaints 1987: 43 complaints 1987 1988: 32 complaints 1989: 50 complaints 1990: 68 complaints 1990 1991: 63 complaints 1992: 80 complaints 1993: 66 complaints 1993 1994: 102 complaints 1995: 75 complaints 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 2003: 1 complaint
1981: 0 complaints 1981 0 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 7 complaints 1985: 10 complaints 1985 1986: 25 complaints 1987: 43 complaints 1987 1988: 32 complaints 1989: 50 complaints 1989 1990: 68 complaints 1991: 63 complaints 1991 1992: 80 complaints 1993: 66 complaints 1993 1994: 102 complaints 1995: 75 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1997: 2 complaints 1997 2003: 1 complaint
1981: 0 complaints 1981 0 1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 7 complaints 1984 1985: 10 complaints 1985 1986: 25 complaints 1986 1987: 43 complaints 1987 1988: 32 complaints 1988 1989: 50 complaints 1989 1990: 68 complaints 1990 1991: 63 complaints 1991 1992: 80 complaints 1992 1993: 66 complaints 1993 1994: 102 complaints 1994 1995: 75 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 2003: 1 complaint 2003

1981: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19821
19832
19847
198510
198625
198743
198832
198950
199068
199163
199280
199366
1994102
199575
19963
19972
20031

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1981-05-15Fuel system, gasoline81V055000 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…

    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…

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    1981-10-06Vehicle speed control81V111000 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

1981 Chrysler Lebaron — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 81V055000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 81V111000 · Vehicle speed control
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.