Chrysler Lebaron 1988
Model Lebaron made in 1988 by Chrysler got 40 consumer complains, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system. The car had one investigation (steering). There was one recall concerning suspension . The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.2l, 2.5l.
Model 1988
| 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 | FWD | 20/25/22 | 22/32/26 | Premium | $ 785 | 4 | 870812 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/28/25 | 26/36/30 | Regular | $ 600 | 4 | 870801 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 21/29/24 | 23/37/28 | Premium | $ 719 | 4 | 870812 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/28/25 | 25/36/29 | Regular | $ 600 | 4 | 870801 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 22/31/25 | 25/40/30 | Regular | $ 600 | 4 | 870801 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 082700 | 09/29/2000 | 6092304 | Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures. *tt | 12/04/2000 | |
| 970919083297 | 09/19/1997 | 54423 | Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0832097 | 09/19/1997 | 6088834 | Information regarding nhtsa authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *nlm | 01/10/2000 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | ||||||
| PE91065 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/16/1991 | 08/30/1991 | STEERING GEAR BOLTS LOOSEN | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 02/18/1999 | 06/01/1998 | ||
| Hit guardrails, airbag deployed severely burning neck/ face/ear and bruising chest. *ak | |||
| 05/09/1996 | 1 | ||
| Upon impact w/air bag deploying, the driver was cut across above and middle of neck. she needed 110 stitches due to injury.*ak *slc | |||
| 08/27/1994 | 7 | ||
| Drivers side air bag deployment was violent, causing injuries, also caused acrid black smoke to fill vehicle, causing breathing difficulty *dsh | |||
| 01/31/1995 | 1 | ||
| Upon head on collision, air bag inflated partially, resulting in injuries to driver. tt tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 01/09/1996 | 1 | 09/01/1995 | |
| The paint chipped off my car. then the engine blew for no apparent reason, then my heater went out, but to start with . when i purchased the car it had a power steering leak which was fixed twice but still leaks. the engine was replaced and the timing belt blew when the deler put in the new timing belt the cruise control went out. they want to fix things that don't relate to the cruise control in the process. i won't let them. i just want the cruise control fixed. i would also like a new paint job. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 10/06/1994 | 1 | ||
| Replaced 8 electrical wires. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| The head gaskets have had to be replaced on numerous occasions, and the throttle gets stuck in the open position. tt | |||
| 10/06/1994 | 1 | ||
| Replaced broken timing belt. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 01/09/1996 | 1 | 09/01/1995 | |
| The paint chipped off my car. then the engine blew for no apparent reason, then my heater went out, but to start with . when i purchased the car it had a power steering leak which was fixed twice but still leaks. the engine was replaced and the timing belt blew when the deler put in the new timing belt the cruise control went out. they want to fix things that don't relate to the cruise control in the process. i won't let them. i just want the cruise control fixed. i would also like a new paint job. | |||
| 07/09/1997 | |||
| Vehicle stalls intermittently in traffic while driving. there has been serveral instances and dealership has not determined what the problem is. *ak | |||
| 04/23/1996 | |||
| The vehicle burned up from a fire that started in the engine compartment.please describe. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 10/27/1994 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle has had (2) unknown fires. manufacturer is aware of condition but refuses to assist further. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | |||
| 10/06/1994 | 1 | ||
| Replaced vacuum/fuel hoses. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 15 | ||
| Vehicle stalls while making a left to right turn if gas tank is slightly below the 1/2 tank mark. dealer has no remedy & advised consumer to keep the gas tank full because the fuel pump is in the gas tank.*ak | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 11/23/1998 | 1 | 05/10/1988 | |
| Instrument panel malfunctioned. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 11/15/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1999 | |
| Vehicle trans disingaged and became as if dropped into neutral,while driving. trans would not engage in any gear. vehicle rolled when in park. vehicle needed new transmission after only 44,500 miles. trans failure while in gear could have caused accident. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/01/1994 | |||
| The rear axle broke while driving. please explain. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| The front driver side shoulder and lap belt when you pull it over there is a lot of play . tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Seat belt release button failed. | |||
| 12/11/1987 | 1 | 12/11/1987 | |
| Seat belts failed. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| Push button locking mechanism on the driver's lap and shoulder belt combination would not unlock, causing the driver to become trapped in the seat which resulted in the occupant cutting the seat belt off before exiting the vehicle. *ak *ml | |||
| 1 | |||
| Seat belts do not release properly and difficult to fasten. also it appeared fastened, but had not locked in place. | |||
| Driver's shoulder/lap belt buckle is inoperative, buckles stuck in locked position. tt | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 02/10/1995 | 1 | 09/01/1994 | |
| Consumer was in an accident hit the steering came backward and driver side seat moved forward . tt the steering column was pushed backwards to wards the driver, and the front seat collapsed and moved forward towards the steering column. the consumer believes the vehicle has a design and or manufacturing defect. *yh | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 03/12/1995 | |||
| Broken welds in back of drivers bucket seat. explain in more detail. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| Front brake line ruptured and consumer had no brakes. tt | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 01/09/1996 | 1 | 09/01/1995 | |
| The paint chipped off my car. then the engine blew for no apparent reason, then my heater went out, but to start with . when i purchased the car it had a power steering leak which was fixed twice but still leaks. the engine was replaced and the timing belt blew when the deler put in the new timing belt the cruise control went out. they want to fix things that don't relate to the cruise control in the process. i won't let them. i just want the cruise control fixed. i would also like a new paint job. | |||
| 1 | 12/30/1995 | ||
| Loose bolts in steering caused steering problems. also worn out inner tie rods. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| Power steering; frequently system leaks all the time. please describe details. tt | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | 12/30/1995 | ||
| Loose bolts in steering caused steering problems. also worn out inner tie rods. | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 02/15/1995 | |||
| Rack and pinion mounting bolts loosens; rack binds up; causes lost of steering control. tt | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| Steering column broke while driving. plastic around adjuster broke. cause unknown. vehicle has been taken to dealers. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1997 | 1 | 12/01/1988 | |
| Steering wheel column extremely loose. | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 12/01/1988 | |||
| Paint on the vehicle is fading away. there are big white patches everywhere. | |||
| 03/15/1996 | 1 | ||
| K frame assembly broke due to corrosion, causing loss of steering. | |||
| 07/23/1996 | 1 | ||
| Holes where k frame attaches to main frame become enlarged, allowing suspension to move from side to side, causing excessive play in steering. | |||
| 01/01/1988 | 1 | ||
| Left front fender housing rubs heavily against tire when turning sharply, cutting tires. *dh | |||
| TIRES - BEAD | |||
| 07/20/1996 | |||
| Three tires blew out, possible at the bead. tire size p19570r15 name wingfoot. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| The head gaskets have had to be replaced on numerous occasions, and the throttle gets stuck in the open position. tt | |||