MYRModel Year Report

1990 Chrysler Lebaron

● Typical for this model
1990 Chrysler Lebaron
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:16:37.796Z

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, 1990 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 7 complaints 1985: 10 complaints 1986: 25 complaints 1986 1987: 42 complaints 1988: 32 complaints 1989: 49 complaints 1989 1990: 68 complaints 1990 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
1990: 68 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

POWER TRAIN 28%

28% of complaints: power train — 19 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 9%

9% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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

SUSPENSION 7%

7% of complaints: suspension — 5 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

R 19901030 — air bags

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

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

1990 Chrysler Lebaron — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (6 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.
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 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:automatic transmission, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Chrysler Lebaron have?

3 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.