CarRecallWatchThe 1988 Chrysler Lebaron has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 2 fires, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (7 reports).
0Recalls
32Owner complaints
5Crashes reported
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1988 Chrysler Lebaron recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1988 Chrysler Lebaron.
Most common 1988 Chrysler Lebaron problems
Problem areas named in the 32 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Seat Belts | 6 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Structure | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
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
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.
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.
HIT GUARDRAILS, AIRBAG DEPLOYED SEVERELY BURNING NECK/ FACE/EAR AND BRUISING CHEST. *AK
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
1988 Chrysler Lebaron questions
Does the 1988 Chrysler Lebaron have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1988 Chrysler Lebaron at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Chrysler Lebaron?
Based on 32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (7), Engine And Engine Cooling (6), Seat Belts (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Chrysler Lebaron has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
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