MYRModel Year Report

1988 Chrysler Lebaron

▲ Better than typical
1988 Chrysler Lebaron
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:54:56.857Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chrysler Lebaron Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1988 highlighted. 1982: 1 complaints 1982 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 7 complaints 1985: 10 complaints 1985 1986: 25 complaints 1987: 43 complaints 1988: 32 complaints 1988 1989: 50 complaints 1990: 68 complaints 1991: 63 complaints 1991 1992: 80 complaints 1993: 66 complaints 1994: 102 complaints 1994 1995: 75 complaints 1996: 3 complaints 1997: 2 complaints 1997 2003: 1 complaints 2003
1988: 32 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19821
19832
19847
198510
198625
198743
198832
198950
199068
199163
199280
199366
1994102
199575
19963
19972
20031

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

STEERING 22%

22% of complaints: steering — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar and rack and pinion.

SEAT BELTS 19%

19% of complaints: seat belts — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing buckle assembly and anchorage.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 16%

16% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
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REPLACED BROKEN TIMING BELT. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950327

Also filed under FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

STRUCTURE 13%

13% of complaints: structure — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frame and members.

AIR BAGS 13%

13% of complaints: air bags — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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UPON HEAD ON COLLISION, AIR BAG INFLATED PARTIALLY, RESULTING IN INJURIES TO DRIVER. TT TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950315

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19910416 — PE (closed 19910830)

STEERING GEAR BOLTS LOOSEN

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

1988 Chrysler Lebaron — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 08E033000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1987 ● 1989 ● 1991

WORST YEARS

◆ 1994 ● 1992 ● 1995

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FAQ

Is the 1988 Chrysler Lebaron reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1988 Chrysler Lebaron is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1988 Chrysler Lebaron?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1988 Chrysler Lebaron have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.