1990 CHRYSLER LEBARON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

96

Owner Complaints

10 Crashes 3 Fires

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1990 CHRYSLER LEBARON

The 1990 CHRYSLER LEBARON has received a total of 96 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (19 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (6 complaints), and Electrical Systemignition (6 complaints).

Recalls for the 1990 CHRYSLER LEBARON

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1990 CHRYSLER LEBARON, potentially affecting up to 641,160 vehicles.

Recall 08E033000 — SUSPENSION

| 6,903 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.

Consequence: THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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.

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Recall 90V080000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

| 257 vehicles affected

Defect: AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULES MAY NOT CONTAIN DIFFUSER HOLES BETWEEN THE IGNITOR AND PROPELLANT CHAMBERS.

Consequence: AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY IN AN IMPACT SITUATION, WHICH COULD LEAD TO DRIVER INJURY.

Remedy: REPLACE AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULES WITH PROPERLY MACHINED MODULES.

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Recall 89V237000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

| 634,000 vehicles affected

Defect: THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.

Consequence: THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE.

Remedy: REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.

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Owner Complaints for the 1990 CHRYSLER LEBARON

96 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 CHRYSLER LEBARON. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 19 1 Crash
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 6 5 Crashes 4 Injuries
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 6
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 5
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 5
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 4
Air Bags
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Fire
Electrical System
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 2
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 2
Power Train
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 2
Seats
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2
Tires
Complaints: 2
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 1 1 Crash

Most Recent Complaints

#10134279 | AIR BAGS | | 98,000 miles Fire
DT: THE CALLER SAID HIS FRIEND WAS TURNING INTO DRIVEWAY AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. SHE WAS GOING ABOUT 15 MPH. FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. A REPORT WAS FILED. NO OTHER PROPERTY WAS DAMAGED. THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT STARTED THE FIRE, BUT THE CALLER SAID IT STARTED TOWARDS THE BOTTOM OF THE ENGINE. DEALER SAID THEY WILL HAVE TO CHECK OUT THE VEHICLE BEFORE THEY COULD SAY ANYTHING ABOUT THE VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. CALLER SAID THERE WERE RECALLS ON THE AIRBAGS AND ON A OIL LEAK.*AK
#10134279 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | | 98,000 miles Fire
DT: THE CALLER SAID HIS FRIEND WAS TURNING INTO DRIVEWAY AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. SHE WAS GOING ABOUT 15 MPH. FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. A REPORT WAS FILED. NO OTHER PROPERTY WAS DAMAGED. THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT STARTED THE FIRE, BUT THE CALLER SAID IT STARTED TOWARDS THE BOTTOM OF THE ENGINE. DEALER SAID THEY WILL HAVE TO CHECK OUT THE VEHICLE BEFORE THEY COULD SAY ANYTHING ABOUT THE VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. CALLER SAID THERE WERE RECALLS ON THE AIRBAGS AND ON A OIL LEAK.*AK
#10069039 | POWER TRAIN | | N/A miles
PAINT CONTINUES TO PEEL FROM TOP SURFACES
#10069039 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
PAINT CONTINUES TO PEEL FROM TOP SURFACES
#10043113 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 35,000 miles
CAR IS A LEMON!!!!!!!! *LA

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Safety Rating for the 1990 CHRYSLER LEBARON

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1990 CHRYSLER LEBARON in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1990 CHRYSLER LEBARON

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1990 CHRYSLER LEBARON

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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