Chrysler Lebaron 1984
Model Lebaron made in 1984 by Chrysler got 8 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and steering. The car had some investigations: power train, unknown or other. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, suspension. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.2l, 2.6l.
Model 1984
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 25/34/28 | $ 750 | 5 | 83 8 5 | |||
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 27/41/32 | $ 694 | 5 | 83 8 5 | |||
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 25/34/28 | $ 750 | 5 | 84 115 | |||
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 22/30/25 | $ 853 | 5 | 83 8 5 | |||
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 24/43/30 | $ 782 | 5 | 84 115 | |||
| ( 2.6L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 23/31/26 | $ 816 | 5 | 83 9 2 | |||
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 25/33/28 | $ 750 | 5 | 83 8 5 | |||
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 27/43/32 | $ 694 | 5 | 83 8 5 | |||
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 22/30/25 | $ 853 | 5 | 83 8 5 | |||
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 24/32/27 | $ 782 | 5 | 84 115 | |||
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 23/42/29 | $ 816 | 5 | 84 115 | |||
| ( 2.6L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 22/29/24 | $ 853 | 5 | 83 9 2 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V147000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 12/01/1983 to 11/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 340000 | 12/14/1984 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/21/1984 | 11/27/1984 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The potential for fuel leakage exists in the engine compartment at the fuel reservoir seam and its hose connections. the fuel reservoir is a silver colored can mounted to the air cleaner. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The hoses and the metal tube that attaches to the fuel reservoir will be replaced with new components. the dealer will also replace or reseal the reservoir. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped with 2.2liter carbureted engines.system: fuel system; fuel reservoir.consequences of defect: if fuel leakage develops, a fire could occur in theengine compartment and could cause injury to occupants.note: the dealer should be contacted immediately if fuel odor is present in theengine compartment or if the fuel reservoir is leaking. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 08E033000 | FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTS | E (Equipment) | 6903 | 05/22/2008 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/14/2008 | 04/17/2008 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket ball joint assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | ||||||
| EA91010 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/10/1990 | 12/31/1991 | TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ||||||
| DP91001 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/13/1990 | 03/05/1991 | FRAME CORROSION | ||
| Frame corrosion | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 09/17/1995 | |||
| While driving, engine light came on, pulled over, checked fluid, no signs of leakage; engine would not restart; female driver left stranded; very scary. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 06/01/1997 | 06/07/1997 | ||
| Fuel system vapor locks after a restart when warm. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 04/28/2002 | 1 | 01/01/2099 | |
| Fuel leakage previously repaired on injectors and fuel pressure regulator. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 08/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle caught fire due to failure or fuel injectors prior to recall. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 02/11/1995 | 1 | ||
| 'cold power steering'. *dh | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 07/21/1994 | 1 | ||
| Rack/pinion failed. (second vehicle on 472188, 601448) *dh | |||
| 12/12/1994 | 1 | ||
| Found that rak and pinion bolts were stripped and there was only one bolt holding up the frame. tt | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 06/06/1987 | 5 | ||
| The steering column, where it is bolted to the frame of the car, came loose and consumer lost control of steering. the whole entrie steering unit has been replaced (5) times within a (5) year period, has to be replaced again. *ak | |||