MYRModel Year Report

Chrysler Lebaron — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

1 model year to watch and 2 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Caution1 year

Best bets2 years

Complaint history

1980: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1980 1981: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1982: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1983: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1984: 7 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1985: 10 complaints, Not enough data 1986: 25 complaints, Not enough data 1987: 43 complaints, Recommended 1988: 32 complaints, Recommended 1988 1989: 50 complaints, Recommended 1990: 68 complaints, Recommended 1991: 63 complaints, Recommended 1992: 80 complaints, Recommended 1993: 66 complaints, Recommended 1994: 102 complaints, Caution 1994 1995: 75 complaints, Recommended 1996: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1997: 2 complaints, Not enough data 2000 2003: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1994 · 102
1980: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1980 1981: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1982: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1982 1983: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1984: 7 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1985: 10 complaints, Not enough data 1986: 25 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 43 complaints, Recommended 1988: 32 complaints, Recommended 1988 1989: 50 complaints, Recommended 1990: 68 complaints, Recommended 1990 1991: 63 complaints, Recommended 1992: 80 complaints, Recommended 1992 1993: 66 complaints, Recommended 1994: 102 complaints, Caution 1994 1995: 75 complaints, Recommended 1996: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1996 1997: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1998 2000 2002 2003: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1994 · 102
1980: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1980 1981: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1981 1982: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1982 1983: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1983 1984: 7 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1985: 10 complaints, Not enough data 1985 1986: 25 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 43 complaints, Recommended 1987 1988: 32 complaints, Recommended 1988 1989: 50 complaints, Recommended 1989 1990: 68 complaints, Recommended 1990 1991: 63 complaints, Recommended 1991 1992: 80 complaints, Recommended 1992 1993: 66 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 102 complaints, Caution 1994 1995: 75 complaints, Recommended 1995 1996: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1996 1997: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2003 1994 · 102
  • Caution
  • Recommended
  • Not enough data

Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2003 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1998–2002 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
1997 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1996 ○ Not enough data 3 Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1995 ● Recommended 75 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1994 ◆ Caution 102 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1993 ● Recommended 66 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1992 ● Recommended 80 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1991 ● Recommended 63 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1990 ● Recommended 68 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1989 ● Recommended 50 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1988 ▲ Recommended 32 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1987 ▲ Recommended 43 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1986 ○ Not enough data 25 Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1985 ○ Not enough data 10 Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1984 ○ Not enough data 7 Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1983 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1982 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1981 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1980 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

29

recalls on file across every Chrysler Lebaron model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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