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1985 Chrysler Lebaron

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1985 Chrysler Lebaron
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:02:07.988Z

Only 10 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 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chrysler Lebaron Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1985 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 7 complaints 1985: 10 complaints 1985 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
1985: 10 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19821
19832
19847
198510
198625
198742
198832
198949
199068
199163
199278
199366
1994102
199575
19963
19972
20031

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 10 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE
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THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK POSITION FOR FIVE MINUTES WHEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUE TO THE GASKET VALVE COVER CAMING DETACHED, CAUSING OIL TO ENTER IN THE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970801

THE VEHICLE CUT OFF AFTER BEING DRIVEN A SHORT DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS FOUR TIMES, AND NOW THE VEHICLE DOESN'T START AT ALL. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030605

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 10 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

SUSPENSION

1 of 10 total reports mentions: suspension.

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CONSUMER WAS DRIVING STOPED ON HIGHWAY AND THE REAR FRAME BROKE ALMOST CAUSING AND ACCIDENT . *AK WELD BROKE REAR AXLE ATTACHMENT TO FRAME THE AXLE CAME LOOSE FROM VEHICLE, THE WELD BROKE.*JB

NHTSA ODI report, 19960730

SUSPENSION

1 of 10 total reports mentions: suspension.

STRUCTURE

1 of 10 total reports mentions: structure.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19841226 — seat belts

REQUIRED FRONT CENTER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WAS OMITTED. VEHICLES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 209, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.

Remedy: INSTALLATION OF MISSING CENTER SEAT BELT WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE.

Campaign 84V163000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19850209 — fuel system, gasoline

AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL HOSE ROUTED TO THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE REGULATOR MAY HAVE AN INADEQUATELY TIGHTENED HOSE CLAMP.

Remedy: REPOSITION AND TIGHTEN TO THE PROPER TORQUE LEVEL OF THE FUEL HOSE CLAMP.

Campaign 85V010000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19870807 — PE (closed 19871117)

SEAT FAILURES

I 19871117 — EA (closed 19880518)

SEAT ATTACHMENT

I 19880518 — C (closed 19891030)

SEAT ATTACHMENT FAILURE

R 19881007 — seats

A SERVICE REPLACEMENT DRIVERS SEAT CUSHION (MANUAL SEAT TYPE) MAY CONTAIN WRONG CUSHION WITH A BRACE THAT COULD INTERFERE WITH POWER SEAT ADJUSTER MECHANISM AND CAUSE STRESS ON THE FRAME.

Remedy: REPLACE FRAME WITH PROPER POWER SEAT FRAME.

Campaign 88V061000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19881115 — fuel system, gasoline

FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OPERATION AT CONNECTIONS OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL SUPPLY HOSE TO THE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND TO THE FUEL RAIL.

Remedy: RELOCATE PRESSURE REGULATOR; REPLACE FUEL SUPPLY WITH FORMED HOSE WITH REVISED ROUTING CONFIGURATION TO ENSURE SEALING INTEGRITY.

Campaign 88V105000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19890606 — seats

DRIVERS SEAT FRAME MAY EXPERIENCE FATIGUE FAILURE AT ONE (FRONT/OUTBOARD) OF ITS FOUR ATTACHMENTS.

Remedy: REPLACE DRIVERS SEAT FRAME WITH A STRENGHTENED VERSION; ALSO, REINFORCE POWER ADJUSTER FRONT CROSSMEMBER TO INCREASE RIGIDITY OF SEAT ATTACHMENT SYSTEM.

Campaign 89V011000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19901210 — EA (closed 19911231)

TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILURE

R 20080522 — suspension

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 WIT

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.

Campaign 08E033000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1985 Chrysler Lebaron — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 84V163000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 85V010000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 88V061000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 88V105000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 89V011000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08E033000 (suspension) 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 1985 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 1985 Chrysler Lebaron?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1985 Chrysler Lebaron have?

6 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.