Model year guide

1987 Chrysler LE Baron

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1987 Chrysler LE Baron is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1987 Chrysler LE Baron — representative photo
Representative photo

1987 Chrysler LE Baron at a glance

Safety recalls3
Combined19–23 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1987 Chrysler LE Baron recalls 3

Suspension NHTSA Campaign #08E033000 · 14/04/2008

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.

Fix: 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.

Fuel System, Gasoline NHTSA Campaign #88V105000 · 01/07/1988

FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OPERATION AT CONNECTIONS OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL SUPPLY HOSE TO THE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND TO THE FUEL RAIL.

Fix: RELOCATE PRESSURE REGULATOR; REPLACE FUEL SUPPLY WITH FORMED HOSE WITH REVISED ROUTING CONFIGURATION TO ENSURE SEALING INTEGRITY.

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal NHTSA Campaign #87V107000 · 16/07/1987

DRIVERS FLOORMAT MISPOSITIONED SUCH AS TO INTERFERE WITH ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Fix: FLOORMAT WILL BE REPLACED WITH A REDESIGNED MAT TO ELIMINATE THE INTERFERENCE.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1987 Chrysler LE Baron MPG & running costs

Combined19–23 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway25 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,510
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd or Manual 5-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume96 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,550 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 5 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1987 Chrysler LE Baron costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,550
Fuel only$17,550
Per mile$0.23

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1987 Chrysler LE Baron vehicles on record

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1987 Chrysler LE Baron — frequently asked questions

Does the 1987 Chrysler LE Baron have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1987 Chrysler LE Baron. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 1987 Chrysler LE Baron get?

The 1987 Chrysler LE Baron has U.S. EPA estimates of 19–23 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (5 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.