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 PER YEAR
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| 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.
41% of complaints: power train — 28 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and park/neutral start interlock switch.
CRASH18% of complaints: electrical system — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and interior/under dash.
FIRE13% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and belts and associated pulleys.
CRASH FIREShow 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, 20050826
Also filed under AIR BAGS
12% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AIR BAG IN ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN HEAD/CHEST INJURIES TO DRIVER. *DSH
NHTSA ODI report, 19960314
WHILE DRIVING, OVER DIP IN ROAD, AIRBAG DEPLOYED, NO COLLISION, RESULT DRIVER SUSTAINED 2ND DEGREE BURNS . TT
NHTSA ODI report, 19951004
NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG, RESULTING IN INJURY. *SKD
NHTSA ODI report, 19950413
10% of complaints: service brakes — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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
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.
Campaign 90V080000 — check if this car was fixed
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
1990 Chrysler Lebaron — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for power train issues (28 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (12 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (9 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 89V237000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
- Verify recall 90V080000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 08E033000 (suspension) has been completed.
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FAQ
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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.