1990 Chrysler Lebaron
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.
- Complaints
- 68
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 1990
None on file
41% of complaints
Complaints per year
1990: 68 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
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
41% · 28 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and park/neutral start interlock switch.
Electrical system
18% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and interior/under dash.
Engine and engine cooling
13% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing engine and belts and associated pulleys.
Show complaint excerpts
Dt: the caller said his friend was turning into driveway and the engine caught on fire. She was going about 15 MPH. Fire department came to put out the fire. A report was filed. No other property was damaged.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-08-26
Also filed under Air bags
Air bags
12% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
No deployment of drivers air bag in accident, resulting in head/chest injuries to driver.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-03-14
While driving, over dip in road, airbag deployed, no collision, result driver sustained 2ND degree burns . Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-10-04
No deployment of driver's air bag, resulting in injury.
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-13
Service brakes
10% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1990-02-21Engine and engine cooling89V237000 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.
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1990-10-30Air bags90V080000 Air bag inflator modules may not contain diffuser holes between the ignitor and propellant chambers.
Remedy: Replace air bag inflator modules with properly machined modules.
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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
1990 Chrysler Lebaron — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 28 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 9 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 89V237000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 90V080000 · Air bags
- Recall 08E033000 · Suspension
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- Is the 1990 Chrysler Lebaron reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1990 Chrysler Lebaron is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1990 Chrysler Lebaron?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1990 Chrysler Lebaron have?
- 3 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.