Model year guide

1990 Chrysler LE Baron

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1990 Chrysler LE Baron is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1990 Chrysler LE Baron — representative photo
Representative photo

1990 Chrysler LE Baron at a glance

Safety recalls3
Combined18–21 mpg

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

1990 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.

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive NHTSA Campaign #90V080000 · 25/04/1990

AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULES MAY NOT CONTAIN DIFFUSER HOLES BETWEEN THE IGNITOR AND PROPELLANT CHAMBERS.

Fix: REPLACE AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULES WITH PROPERLY MACHINED MODULES.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine NHTSA Campaign #89V237000 · 27/12/1989

THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.

Fix: REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.

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.

1990 Chrysler LE Baron MPG & running costs

Combined18–21 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,750
EPA size classCompact Cars
Transmission3 options
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume89 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$6,750 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 1990 Chrysler LE Baron costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,750
Fuel only$18,750
Per mile$0.25

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.

1990 Chrysler LE Baron vehicles on record

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1990 Chrysler LE Baron — frequently asked questions

Does the 1990 Chrysler LE Baron have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1990 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 1990 Chrysler LE Baron get?

The 1990 Chrysler LE Baron has U.S. EPA estimates of 18–21 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.