Transmission went into "limp-home" mode (locked in 2nd gear. Also showed slippage in r-d shift. Mechanic diagnosed problem as failure in internal valving. He also found a dscarded cigarette bet in the valve body. Transmission not repairable. Replaced transmission and transmission sensors, to the tune of $2,800. Spoke to chrysler's customer relations department before authorizing repair. They flatly refused to offer any goodwill adjustment, because I was second owner. Howover, I have original owner's statement that car was serviced according to manual, and transmission was never opened while she owned it. This is apparently a common problem with transmissions used in the early 1990s. A transmission should not fail this soon, and chrysler should be forced to pay for the consequences of its poor design practices.
Chrysler Lebaron transmission failure problems
20 of the 456 owner complaints about the Chrysler Lebaron describe complete transmission failure, most of them for the 1990 model year.
- owner complaints
- 20
- worst model year
- 1990
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What owners say
Seal within transmission is faulty and is causing problem with downshifting. Manufacturer has redesigned seal.*ak consumer states transmission was replaced once for the same problems. Window would not go up and down.
On two occasions air conditioning switch had to be replaced due to burned wire. Dealer was notified on both occasions, and made repairs. *ak the transmission was replaced also.
Transmission failed while driving on the freeway.
Transmission failed, repair completed however vehicle is still experiencing problems.
Possible defect of transimission was repaired at 37,706 miles. Replacements were done to the filter to correct problem. However,there were many service bulletins issued due to transmission failure, complete overhaul required at 42000.
My transmission failed after my warranty of 70,000/7year. I had to replace the whole transmission. Both power window motors need to be replaced and the exterior paint is eroding at an alarming rate. Is the chrysler manufacturer responsible for any of these damages to my vehicle? Am I entitled to any compensation for these faulty mechanisms that happened to my car? I will never purchase a chrysler product again, because it seems that these misforturnes happened after the warranty of 70,000 miles. The car is falling apart in the interior and the exterior. The car is maintenanced every 2500 miles with oil and lube changes.
Car had about 14,000 miles on it when purchased from the dealer who sold it originally. It has not been abused! Door failed, making it impossible to exit, without crawling over the armrest to exit from passenger side, or lowering the top to exit out the window. Travis disavowed any knowledge of any problems with this model, so repairs were undertaken after completion of move out-of-state, at mclain's body shop where he pointed out failed hinge and noted that that design flaw is "common" with this model. Repairs, even with used door were $1690.01. Transmission was replaced twice, under warranty, but the second time, at about 99,500 miles. The window motor will not lower the window.
Car under warranty when purchased. I was never notified of any of the problems listed on the defects listing. I replaced rear window motors, I replaced the transmission, I reparied the transmission, and the list goes on. What recourse do I have to recoup some of my expenses? I still own the car and drive it.
Purchased car 10-98 with approximately 30,000 miles. Not even 6 weeks later, car stopped while moving forward. Transmission shifted into reverse, but not forward gears. Taken to 2 different shops, no outward appearance of problem, no one can figure out what happened. $1750.00 to buy new transmission, no money to repair, vehicle has sat since. Also, air conditioner stopped blowing cold at about the same time. No extended warranty, not recommended because of low mileage. All dealers/mechanics said "this year transmission was bad, must replaced not rebuild, will go out again, same transmission as chrysler minivan recalled in 91. Can anyone help us get through to chrysler. They have left a family without transportation ,but still paying payments.
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The model years with the most reports are 1990 (6 complaints), 1991 (5 complaints) and 1994 (5 complaints).
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