1990 Chrysler Lebaron
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1990 Chrysler Lebaron. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Air bag inflator modules may not contain diffuser holes between the ignitor and propellant chambers.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Air bags would not deploy in an impact situation, which could lead to driver injury.
Remedy
Replace air bag inflator modules with properly machined modules.
The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire.
Remedy
Replace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket.
Owner complaints
68 complaints8 involved a crash2 involved a fire4 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags · Engine and engine cooling
Dt: the caller said his friend was turning into driveway and the engine caught on fire. She was going about 15 mph. Fire department came to put out the fire. A report was filed. No other property was damaged. They do not know what started the fire, but the caller said it started towards the bottom…
Dt: the caller said his friend was turning into driveway and the engine caught on fire. She was going about 15 mph. Fire department came to put out the fire. A report was filed. No other property was damaged. They do not know what started the fire, but the caller said it started towards the bottom of the engine. Dealer said they will have to check out the vehicle before they could say anything about the vehicle. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet. Caller said there were recalls on the airbags and on a oil leak.*ak
- Power train · Unknown or other
Paint continues to peel from top surfaces
- Unknown or other
Car IS a lemon!!!!!!!! *la
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Rear brake lining separated from the brake shoe. the loose shoe was still in place captured by the caliper. consumer's 1990 vehicle was not part of recall 92v017000. dealer replaced the rear brakes. however, one of the brake linings separated from the shoe again. consumer felt this was a serious safety issue. *tt
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission locks into second gear when accelerating from stop and will not upshift. this happens every time. (limp mode). there are at least 32 tsb's covering various problems on the a604/41te transmissions. I called chrysler about this and they tell me there IS no recall or extended warranty. Estimated repairs to date are $1950 - $2100. the car IS like new otherwise, but useless as is.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
Car totally shuts down when driving. has happened numerous times (more than 20+) over last 8 months. sometimes it will restart in approximately 5 minutes, other times it won't. speed does not seem to be a factor as it has happened at 30 mph as well as 65. weather doesn't seem to be a factor.…
Car totally shuts down when driving. has happened numerous times (more than 20+) over last 8 months. sometimes it will restart in approximately 5 minutes, other times it won't. speed does not seem to be a factor as it has happened at 30 mph as well as 65. weather doesn't seem to be a factor. this problem IS sporadic - sometimes it will happen 3 times in one day over a distance of 5 miles, other times it will run fine for a couple weeks and then suddenly shut down. I have had it in two different garages several times and they can't figure out what problem IS due to it not acting up when they have it. I called the chrysler garage in plymouth, in and they said they couldn't help me unless they actually see the problem happen. I cannot predict when this will happen and have no warning ahead of time. this IS especially scary when driving on a busy highway with semis.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Shoes/linings
A rear brake lining separated from the shoe. I found the problem the first time while greasing the rear wheel bearings. the loose shoe was still in place captured by the caliper. I reported the problem to my dealer. I was told there had been a recall: campaign number 92v017000, but my 1990…
A rear brake lining separated from the shoe. I found the problem the first time while greasing the rear wheel bearings. the loose shoe was still in place captured by the caliper. I reported the problem to my dealer. I was told there had been a recall: campaign number 92v017000, but my 1990 vehicle was not part of the recall since it effected 1989 models. however, I convinced the dealer I did have the problem since I had a lining that separated from the shoe. the dealer replaced my rear brakes at that time. I have no record of the service date, and the dealer claims he has no record, although he also has no record of the recall service that was done to correct a problem with water collecting in a rear wheel well either. two days ago, I was again greasing the rear wheel bearings on this vehicle and I discovered the exact same problem! one of the brake linings was separated from the shoe again! I am very concerned for two reasons. first, the original recall did not correct all the defective brakes. my 1990 chrysler lebaron obviously had the problem even though chrysler insisted it effected only 1989 models and my vin number was not included. second, parts used after the recall was announced, still exhibit the same problem. this IS a serious safety issue!
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
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. *slc
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Power train › Automatic transmission
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. *yh
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
The vehicle was on recall for the gas cover gasket and was replaced with silicone! Silicone can cause engine failure and possible accidents! The lifter has a bad ticking to it! And an occassional spark knock! The struts do not wear well and tend to give out after 5,000 miles!
- Power train
The odometer needle has broken inside and I cannot repair it.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal · Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicle IS experiencing the same problems as listed in manufacturer's recall 5730. valve cover has allow an engine oil leak at the gasket. *ak frontal air bag failed to deploy during accident. *yh
- Power train › Clutch assembly
No summary listed for above vehicle. *Ak
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Power train › Automatic transmission · Tires
The front left tire was bald when I bought the car home. *ak( dot number: )
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Power train › Automatic transmission
While driving transmission jumps out of gears. also loss of fluid occurs and engine overheats. owner has had so many problems with this vehicle that she believes it was defective when she bought it. transmission IS currently in the shop being replaced. *ak *ML
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Headlights go off when traveling on the road without prior warning. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Experienced repeated problems with "jerking" in the vehicle and gear shift failed to opereated properly (not meeting the gear ratio). upon mechanics check and commputer analysis, it was determined that a vehicle recall of the cars computer had never been addressed. the mechanic has corrected the problem and I request financial reimbursement. my total cost to correct the problems was $1,084.38.
- Electrical system › Ignition · Power train › Automatic transmission
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…
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.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
No summary.
- Unknown or other
Paint on car IS peeling in large areas. roof IS completely peeled in two large peels the length of the rooftop.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission slips when stopped and car jerks - at 75,000 miles and all that IS in the data bank. It appears to me that a recall should be done on all chrysler 1990 lebaron's. *Ak
- Air bags › Frontal
When driving the air bag light keeps coming on and the air bag light won't go back in may of 1998 the consumer was in an accident and the air bags did'nt deploy. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Tires
Front tires failed.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission malfunctioned due to the low reverse gear seal that broke and the overdrive seal deteriorated, causing the vehicle to stall. cause unknown. *Ak consumer states the vehicle did not stall, it lurched as vehicle was begining to stop or it lurches when starting vehicle.*jb
- Suspension › Rear
Rear axel failed.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10130081Return: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock packaged before 2016/07/31 (31 July, 2016)of follow ing part numbers:68176457AF, 68176459AF. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 13 September, 2016.
- 1013008005182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 12 September, 2016.
- 10130079Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy - A-Pillar Rt/Lt You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part numbers: 1ZA04DX9AE, 1ZA05DX9AE. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Replacement part can be obtained by reordering the same part number. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 12 September, 2016.
- 10129047Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
- 10129046Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
- 10129045CBXDP361AA Return: Spacer Kit - Visor You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock of part number CBXDP361AA. Replacement part number is CBXDP361AB w hich is in stock and available for order. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 16 September, 2016.
- 101290441NT30XDVAC - Inspect and Return: Panel - Instrument Panel You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 1N T30XDVAC. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Replacement part can be obtained by reordering the same part number. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 07 September, 2016.
- 10129043Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module - Transmission You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of follow ing part numbers:52120000AA, 52119435AF, 05078709AB. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 07 September, 2016.
- 10129042Return: Lamp Assy - CHMSL& Cargo Light You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of follow ing part numbers:55372082AE, 55372082AD, 55372082AC, 55372082AB, 55372082AA. Replacement part number is 55372082AF w hich is in stock and available. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 07 September, 2016.
- 10129041P/N CBSZR068AA: Inspect & Return: Module Kit - Occupant Restraint You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return part number CBSZR068AA as per the QIR attached. Replacement part can be obtained by ordering the same part number (CBSZR068AA) Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 02 September, 2016.
- 6092304Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures.
- 6089800Daimlerchrysler corporation IS now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles.
- 6089028Information on 41te/42le service information. *Nlm
- 6088988Concerns with 41te/42le transaxle shudder during an emcc (electronically modulated converter clutch) shift. *Nlm
- 6088834Information regarding nhtsa authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *Nlm
- 6088786Concerns with engine coolant usage. *Nlm
- 621898Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4.
- 620059Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty.
- 618049Subject regarding wire splice repairs.
- 615688Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 612160Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *Mjs
- 610635Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 609995This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts.
- 607963Information on child seat tether anchors.
- 607959This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket.
- 605014Conditions with intermittent loss of speed control.
- 604696Subject regarding reusable automatic transmission oil pan gasket.
- 604364Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (trs)
- 603153Subject regarding airbag on - off switches.
- 602450Subject regarding the airbag on-off switches.
- 600862Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment.
- 600751Subject on delayed transaxle engagement.
- 54423Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity.
- 54371Condition with tranaxle shudder during a 3RD gear to 3RD gear partial emcc ( electronically modulated converter clutch) engagement, 3RD gear partial emcc to 4TH gear partial emcc engagement, or 4TH gear to 4TH gear emcc engagement.
- 52963Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol.
- 51993Vehicle shudder during torque converter emcc (lock up) operation/diagnostic trouble code 38.
- 51978Vehicles with 3.0L engines - intake valve deposits - driveway die out, rough idle, lack of power, sags or hesitation.
- 51942Difficult to clean light colored "chalky" residue from plastic body components that are molded in black.
- 46371Bulletin supersedes technical service bulletin 08-16-95, dated apr. 14, 1995. If the vehicle operator **repeatedly** presses and releases the set button with their foot off of the accelerator (a 'lift foot set' to begin speed control operation), the vehicle may accelerate and exceed the desired set speed by up to 5 mph (8 km/h) and then decelerate to less than the desired set speed before finally achieving the desired set speed.
- 43055Unknown
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