1984 Chrysler Lebaron
Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1984
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1984: 7 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 25 |
| 1987 | 43 |
| 1988 | 32 |
| 1989 | 50 |
| 1990 | 68 |
| 1991 | 63 |
| 1992 | 80 |
| 1993 | 66 |
| 1994 | 102 |
| 1995 | 75 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
3 of 7 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing rack and pinion and pump.
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Found that rak and pinion bolts were stripped and there was only one bolt holding up the frame. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-12
Fuel system, gasoline
3 of 7 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing injectors and fuel injection system.
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Vehicle caught fire due to failure or fuel injectors prior to recall.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-03-23
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 7 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.
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While driving, engine light came on, pulled over, checked fluid, no signs of leakage; engine would not restart; female driver left stranded; very scary.…
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-10-13
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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1984-12-14Fuel system, gasoline84V147000 The potential for fuel leakage exists in the engine compartment at the fuel reservoir seam and its hose connections. The fuel reservoir is a silver colored can mounted to the air cleaner.
Remedy: The hoses and the metal tube that attaches to the fuel reservoir will be replaced with new components. The dealer will also replace or reseal the reservoir.
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1990-11-13Defect petitionClosed 1991-03-05 Frame corrosion
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1990-12-10Engineering analysisClosed 1991-12-31 Trans park system failure
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2008-05-22Suspension08E033000 Federal mogul is recalling 6,903 aftermarket ball joint assemblies shipped between November 9, 2007 and March 26, 2008, which may have been packaged with incorrect nuts. The part numbers packaged…
Remedy: Federal mogul will notify owners and replace the parts free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2008. Owners can contact federal mogul at 877-489-6659.
Buy-smart checklist
1984 Chrysler Lebaron — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 84V147000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 08E033000 · Suspension
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1984 Chrysler Lebaron reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1984 Chrysler Lebaron?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1984 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.