MYRModel Year Report

1997 Chrysler Lebaron

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1997 Chrysler Lebaron
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:02:31.018Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chrysler Lebaron Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 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 1991: 63 complaints 1992: 78 complaints 1992 1993: 66 complaints 1994: 102 complaints 1995: 75 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1997: 2 complaints 1997 2003: 1 complaints 2003
1997: 2 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

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

1 of 2 total reports mentions: tires.

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TIRE TREAD SEPARATIONS ON MOTORHOME. CLAIM FILED WITH FIRESTONE AND REIMBURSED BUT SHORTLY AFTER HEARD NEWS OF RECALL RE ATX TIRES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20000824

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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CONSUMER STATES THAT HIS VEHICLE PUMPS OUT SMOKE AND WATER OUT OF THE EXHAUST PIPE. HE ALSO STATES THAT HIS PANEL LIGHTS HAS BEEN COMING ON AND STAYING ON, THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THE PAST 6 MONTHS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030107

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Chrysler Lebaron — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
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 1997 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 1997 Chrysler Lebaron?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Chrysler Lebaron have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.