MYRModel Year Report

1989 Chrysler Lebaron

● Typical for this model
1989 Chrysler Lebaron
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:54:39.127Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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, 1989 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 1989 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
1989: 50 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.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 32%

32% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE
AIR BAGS 22%

22% of complaints: air bags — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH VEHICLE HIT A POTHOLE AND AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING SEVERE BURNS TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030811

CONSUMER STATES WHILE TRAVELING AT 15 MPH THE VEHICLE TRAVELING AHEAD SUDDENLY CAME TO A STOP, CAUSING A REAR IN COLLISION BY CONSUMER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20021015

AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WAS VIOLENT, CAUSING INJURY, ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT. *TW

NHTSA ODI report, 19950622

POWER TRAIN 16%

16% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing axle assembly and clutch assembly.

CRASH
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NO INTERLOCK SYSTEM, KEY WAS REMOVED WITH VEHICLE ON SMALL INCLINE WHILE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WAS IN DRIVE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19941205

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front underhood and ignition.

FIRE DEATH
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KEY CAME OUT OF IGNITION WHILE CAR STILL RUNNING AND ABLE TO BE PUT INTO GEAR. CAR ROLLED BACKWARD KNOCKING DOWN DRIVER CAUSING FATAL INJURIES. DT

NHTSA ODI report, 20021211

SERVICE BRAKES 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19890929 — PE (closed 19900130)

TIRE/FRAME INTERFERENCE

R 19900221 — engine and engine cooling

THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.

Remedy: REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.

Campaign 89V237000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19910221 — PE (closed 19910618)

BRAKE LINING DELAMINATION

I 19910416 — PE (closed 19910830)

STEERING GEAR BOLTS LOOSEN

I 19910618 — EA (closed 19920227)

DISC BRAKE LINING SPLIT

R 19920722 — service brakes, hydraulic

THE BONDED DISC BRAKE LININGS MAY SEPARATE FROM THE SHOES DUE TO A BONDING DEFICIENCY WHICH MAY ALLOW CORROSION DEGRADATION OF THE BOND ATTACHMENT.

Remedy: REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR LININGS ON VEHICLES WITH 15 INCH BRAKES. REPLACE ONLY THE REAR BRAKE LININGS ON VEHICLES WITH 14 INCH BRAKES BECAUSE THE FRONT LININGS ON THESE VEHICLES ARE RIVETED.

Campaign 92V017000 — check if this car was fixed

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

1989 Chrysler Lebaron — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 89V237000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 92V017000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08E033000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1988 ▲ 1987 ● 1991

WORST YEARS

◆ 1994 ● 1992 ● 1995

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FAQ

Is the 1989 Chrysler Lebaron reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1989 Chrysler Lebaron is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1989 Chrysler Lebaron?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Chrysler Lebaron have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

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