MYRModel Year Report

1996 Chrysler Lebaron

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1996 Chrysler Lebaron
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:42:28.620Z

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

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 1992: 80 complaints 1993: 66 complaints 1994: 102 complaints 1994 1995: 75 complaints 1996: 3 complaints 1996 3 1997: 2 complaints 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 1992: 80 complaints 1992 1993: 66 complaints 1994: 102 complaints 1994 1995: 75 complaints 1996: 3 complaints 1996 3 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 1992: 80 complaints 1992 1993: 66 complaints 1993 1994: 102 complaints 1994 1995: 75 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1996 3 1997: 2 complaints 1997 2003: 1 complaint 2003

1996: 3 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

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

2 of 3 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Consumer was traveling at 55PMH. When was rearended while applying brakes. Also, the passager's air bag deployed. The consumer contacted the dealer for parts.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-08-18

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Vehicle involved in a frontal collision, impact 12:00 position, speed 30MPH, driver's side airbag did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-06-03

Visibility

1 of 3 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing power window devices and controls.

Service brakes

1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1996 Chrysler Lebaron — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1996 Chrysler Lebaron reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chrysler Lebaron?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1996 Chrysler Lebaron have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.