Tl* the contact owns a 1991 chrysler lebaron. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the brakes became hard to apply while attempting to stop the vehicle. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id: number: 90v162000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper) but due to the age of the vehicle the manufacturer was unable to identify the recall. In addition, the contact noticed that the driver side air bag sensors were malfunctioning and the contact was concerned that the air bags would not to deploy if involved in a crash. The passenger side seat belt had also failed and could not be secured. The contact also mentioned that the parking brake had failed and the vehicle could not be parked on an incline. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer or a local mechanic for inspection or repairs. The failure mileage was 36,000. Updated 03/28/12
The worst 1991 Chrysler Lebaron problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Transmission21
- Airbags10
- Visibility9
- Brakes7
- Electrical7
- Fuel system7
- Body5
- Engine5
- Seats4
- Suspension4
- Lights2
- Seat belts2
- Steering2
- Acceleration1
- Tires1
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Chrysler Lebaron
Recalls 5
Structure: body: door
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- The error in the owner's manual may lead a front seatpassenger to mistakenly open the car door while the vehicle is in motion,believing the inside door handle would not open if the door was locked. Thiscould result in an injury to the front seat passenger.
- 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.
Recall number 92V016000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Latch may open during accident or sudden stop, exposingseat occupant to increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Replace buckle latch engagement.
Recall number 91V122000 · Recall details
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable
- What is wrong
- Mismatched parking brake cable lengths to the rear wheels reduces braking ability of one of the rear wheels, in violation of fmvss 105.
- Risk
- Insufficient braking ablity could result in inadvertentvehicle rollaway which could result in a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Replace mismatched parking brake cable with one of correct length.
Recall number 91V078000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- The two air bag system front impact sensors may not be secured to their mounting brackets.
- Risk
- Air bag will not deploy in a frontal collision if thefront impact sensors are not attached.
- Remedy
- Repair to assure proper attachment of front impact sensors to brackets.
Recall number 90V194000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
- What is wrong
- Front disc brake caliper guide pin bolts may not have been adequately torqued and could loosen.
- Risk
- This could cause reduced braking effectiveness and couldresult in an accident.
- Remedy
- Properly torque front brake caliper guide pin bolts to 250 pounds.
Recall number 90V162000 · Recall details
See all 5 recalls for the 1991 Chrysler Lebaron
Defect investigations
Throttle will not return to the position
Uncontrolled engine speed condition results fro throttle shaft binding
PE96036
Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Chrysler Lebaron 46
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Return: Wiring Assy
- Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy
- Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your...
- CBXDP361AA
- Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
- Return: Lamp Assy
- Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module
- 1NT30XDVAC
- P/n CBSZR068AA
- Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty
1991 Chrysler Lebaron fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4‑cyl | FWD | 17-20 | 22-26 | 19-22 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | FWD | 16-18 | 24-26 | 19-20 |
What 1991 Chrysler Lebaron owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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.
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.
Driver's front wheel disconnected while driving 30 MPH, causing $ 700.00 damage to vehicle. Vehicle has not been examined by dealer.
Fuel filter was replaced by a aftermarket car care center. Possibility of improper installation,or defect in material and workman ship.
When making a right or left turn, and after the turn is completed, turn signals will remain illuminated, cause unknown. Dealer replaced turn signal switch, which did not correct problem. Please give any further details.
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.
The left rear wheel drum brake froze up. Nlm
Transmission failed while driving on the freeway.
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Questions about the 1991 Chrysler Lebaron
Is the 1991 Chrysler Lebaron reliable?
Owners have filed 63 complaints about the 1991 Chrysler Lebaron, 63.0 times a typical Lebaron model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Chrysler Lebaron?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 21 complaints. Next is airbags (10).
How many recalls does the 1991 Chrysler Lebaron have?
5 recalls, covering structure, seat belts and parking brake.
What year does the Chrysler Lebaron have bad transmission?
The Chrysler Lebaron model years with the most transmission complaints are 1990 (28 complaints), 1994 (24 complaints) and 1991 (21 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1991 Chrysler Lebaron get?
Official estimates for the 1991 Chrysler Lebaron range from 19 to 22 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 17-20 city and 22-26 highway.
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