1991 Chrysler Lebaron: problems, recalls and reliability
5 recalls and 66 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (27% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Feb 1992
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 66 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl*the contact owns a 1991 chrysler lebaron. While driving 55 mph, the gear shifted into neutral then into second gear without warning. The contact stated that she was unable to remove the gear shift from second gear unless she turned the vehicle off. The mechanic stated that sensors caused the failure. There were multiple sensors replaced; however, the failure continued to occur. As of may 16, 2008, the dealer had not inspected or repaired the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 33,564.”Owner report · Power Train · May 2008
“I looked up 5 recalls on my vehicle, 1991 chrysler, lebaron convertible. My complaint is I was not notified of these recalls and today I experience the bad brakes which could have caused me to die in a collision from my brakes going out and problems to my rear wheel. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Mar 2007
“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. This adds more stress to the engine.I contacted chrysler about this problem.I was told that the vehicle had exceeded the allowed mileage and or warranty, and there was nothing that they could do.I have since written to the president of chrysler, and have had no response from him yet. I don't want to let chrysler get away with poor engineering decisions.”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2003
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“Defective a604 ultradrive transmission, in 1991 chrysler lebaron convertible. Chrysler refused to repair or honor repairs. They never mention anything about a re call. They claimed the vehicle had exceeded the mileage allowed and warranty. This was clearly a manufacturing defect on chrysler's behalf. Nearly all transmission fail after 20,000 miles. The vehicle becomes stuck into second gear..and shifts violently. The causes more stress on the engine. The repairs would be quite expensive. I also noticed that chrysler later re named this transmission to the 41te.this must have been done to draw attention away from this ill fated transmission. Very sneaky. *ph”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2003
“Consumer states that he was smelling gasoline inside of vehicle, got out and tried to locate from where the smell was coming from. He had been smelling this odor for about a week, then, finally vehicle caught on fire. When the vehicle was taken to the mechanic for repair he was told that the rubber tubing under the hood that leads to the gasoline had cracks and breaks in it, allowing gas to pour out, causing a spark to ignite while staring the automobile. *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jul 2003
“Driver's front wheel disconnected while driving 30 mph, causing $ 700.00 damage to vehicle. Vehicle has not been examined by dealer.*ak”Owner report · Wheels · Aug 2002
“Fuel filter was replaced by a aftermarket car care center. Possibility of improper installation,or defect in material and workman ship.*ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Sep 2001
“Consumer took vehicle to repair shop and noticed that transmission was sounding funny. When putting gear into a shift position, it doesn't go anywhere. There is transmission fluid inside of vehicle. Vehicle is at repair shop, and vehicle will not go into gear at all.*ak”Owner report · Power Train · Mar 2001
“Due to defective fuel pump wires in fuel pump and outside of pump burned. This may have caused a fire. Common problem. Please provide further information.*ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Sep 2000
“Received a recall for malfunction of motor for rear window. Had holes drilled so water can escape but motor failed anyway. I replace the motor but 1 and 1/2 year later it has malfunctioned again.*ak”Owner report · Visibility · Sep 2000
When filing, owners marked a crash in 6 of these complaints and injuries in 5 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 5 campaigns
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 FRONT PASSENGER DOOR CAN BE OPENED BY THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE EVEN IF THE DOOR IS LOCKED.
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.
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Is the 1991 Chrysler Lebaron reliable?
NHTSA has 66 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on record for the 1991 Chrysler Lebaron. The most complained-about area is power train (27% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1991 Chrysler Lebaron problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 34,782 miles or less.
Does the 1991 Chrysler Lebaron have open recalls?
5 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.