MYRModel Year Report

1991 Chrysler Lebaron

● Typical for this model
1991 Chrysler Lebaron
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:35:52.662Z

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
63
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 1991

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

35% of complaints

Complaints per year

1982: 1 complaint 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 63 1992: 80 complaints 1993: 66 complaints 1994: 102 complaints 1994 1995: 75 complaints 1996: 3 complaints 1997: 2 complaints 1997 2003: 1 complaint
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 7 complaints 1984 1985: 10 complaints 1986: 25 complaints 1986 1987: 43 complaints 1988: 32 complaints 1988 1989: 50 complaints 1990: 68 complaints 1990 1991: 63 complaints 1991 63 1992: 80 complaints 1992 1993: 66 complaints 1994: 102 complaints 1994 1995: 75 complaints 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 2003: 1 complaint 2003
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 7 complaints 1984 1985: 10 complaints 1985 1986: 25 complaints 1986 1987: 43 complaints 1987 1988: 32 complaints 1988 1989: 50 complaints 1989 1990: 68 complaints 1990 1991: 63 complaints 1991 63 1992: 80 complaints 1992 1993: 66 complaints 1993 1994: 102 complaints 1994 1995: 75 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 2003: 1 complaint 2003

1991: 63 complaints

View as data table
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.

Power train

35% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Tl*the contact owns a 1991 Chrysler Lebaron. While driving 55 MPH, the gear shifted into neutral then into second gear without warning.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-05-16

The most common problems with the transmission are poor shifting qualities and sudden locks into second gear.also the transmission never shifts into third gear.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-22

Air bags

16% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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The consumer hit a deer and the air bag didn't deploy. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-11-01

No deployment of driver's air bag during accident, resulting in injury.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-15

Consumer was in an accident and the driver side air bag didn't deployed. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-02

Visibility

14% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing power window devices and controls and windshield.

Electrical system

13% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing module and horn.

FIRE

Service brakes

11% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    1990-08-24Service brakes, hydraulic90V162000 Front disc brake caliper guide pin bolts may not have been adequately torqued and could loosen.

    Remedy: Properly torque front brake caliper guide pin bolts to 250 pounds.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1991-04-14Air bags90V194000 The two air bag system front impact sensors may not be secured to their mounting brackets.

    Remedy: Repair to assure proper attachment of front impact sensors to brackets.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1991-08-07Parking brake91V078000 Mismatched parking brake cable lengths to the rear wheels reduces braking ability of one of the rear wheels, in violation of FMVSS 105.

    Remedy: Replace mismatched parking brake cable with one of correct length.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    1991-11-20Seat belts91V122000 Front outboard safety belt may become difficult to latch and or unlatch due to a webbing stiffener entering the buckle housing and dislodging the buckle latch guide.

    Remedy: Replace buckle latch engagement.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. R
    1992-02-24Structure92V016000 The owner's manual incorrectly states that the front passenger door cannot be opened from the inside if the door is locked until the lock control handle has been pulled up. On these vehicles, the…

    Remedy: Notify the vehicle owners of the error in the owner's manual and inform them of the actual operation of the front door lock system.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1996-05-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-10-31 Throttle will not return to the position

Buy-smart checklist

1991 Chrysler Lebaron — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 22 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 9 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 90V162000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 90V194000 · Air bags
  • Recall 91V078000 · Parking brake
  • Recall 91V122000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 92V016000 · Structure
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FAQ

Is the 1991 Chrysler Lebaron reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Chrysler Lebaron is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Chrysler Lebaron?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1991 Chrysler Lebaron have?
5 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.