1991 Chrysler Lebaron
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1991 Chrysler Lebaron is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
1991 Chrysler Lebaron at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1991 Chrysler Lebaron recalls 5
THE OWNER'S MANUAL INCORRECTLY STATES THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE IF THE DOOR IS LOCKED UNTIL THE LOCK CONTROL HANDLE HAS BEEN PULLED UP. ON THESE VEHICLES, THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR CAN BE OPENED BY THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE EVEN IF THE DOOR IS LOCKED.
Fix: NOTIFY THE VEHICLE OWNERS OF THE ERROR IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND INFORM THEM OF THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRONT DOOR LOCK SYSTEM.
FRONT OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT MAY BECOME DIFFICULT TO LATCH AND OR UNLATCH DUE TO A WEBBING STIFFENER ENTERING THE BUCKLE HOUSING AND DISLODGING THE BUCKLE LATCH GUIDE.
Fix: REPLACE BUCKLE LATCH ENGAGEMENT.
MISMATCHED PARKING BRAKE CABLE LENGTHS TO THE REAR WHEELS REDUCES BRAKING ABILITY OF ONE OF THE REAR WHEELS, IN VIOLATION OF FMVSS 105.
Fix: REPLACE MISMATCHED PARKING BRAKE CABLE WITH ONE OF CORRECT LENGTH.
THE TWO AIR BAG SYSTEM FRONT IMPACT SENSORS MAY NOT BE SECURED TO THEIR MOUNTING BRACKETS.
Fix: REPAIR TO ASSURE PROPER ATTACHMENT OF FRONT IMPACT SENSORS TO BRACKETS.
FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TORQUED AND COULD LOOSEN.
Fix: PROPERLY TORQUE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS TO 250 POUNDS.
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.
1991 Chrysler Lebaron common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 82 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
1991 Chrysler Lebaron MPG & running costs
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 1991 Chrysler Lebaron costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
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.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 1
THROTTLE WILL NOT RETURN TO THE POSITION Closed
UNCONTROLLED ENGINE SPEED CONDITION RESULTS FRO THROTTLE SHAFT BINDING
NHTSA #PE96036 · Vehicle Speed Control · opened May 1996 · closed Oct 1996An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 46
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 46.
Return: 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 pa…
Bulletin 23027 · Electrical System · Aug 2016Inspect 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 stoc…
Bulletin 23137 · Equipment · Aug 201605182535AD - 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 par…
Bulletin 23104 · Equipment, Exterior Lighting · Aug 2016CBXDP361AA 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.…
Bulletin 20244 · Equipment · Aug 2016Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
Bulletin Volume 2, Issue · Equipment · Aug 20161NT30XDVAC - 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. Repla…
Bulletin 22958 · Electrical System · Aug 2016Return: 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…
Bulletin 22892 · Equipment · Aug 2016Inspect 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 iden…
Bulletin 22867 · Electrical System · Aug 2016P/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 or…
Bulletin 20616 · Electrical System · Aug 2016Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
Bulletin Volume 2, Issue · Equipment · Jun 2016Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the LEBARON. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 4
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1991 Chrysler Lebaron. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Accessories
NOTE: LEBARON COUPES AND CONVERTIBLES ONLY. THE OWNER'S MANUAL INCORRECTLY STATES THAT FRONT PASSENGER DOORS ONCE LOCKED CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE UNTIL THE LOCK CONTROL HAS BEEN PULLED UP. ON THE LISTED VEHICLES, THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR CAN BE OPENED BY THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE EVEN IF THE DOOR IS LOCKED. THE STATEMENT IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL MAY GIVE FRONT SEAT PASSENGERS…
Transport Canada #1992072 · Jun 1992Brakes
PARKING BRAKE CABLES MAY BE MISMATCHED IN LENGTH RESULTING IN REDUCED PARKING BRAKE APPLICATION ON ONE WHEEL AND SO MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 105-HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND THOSE WITH MISMATCHED CABLES WILL HAVE THE LONGER CABLE REPLACED WITH A SHORTER VERSION.
Transport Canada #1991108 · Jul 1991Seats And Restraints
ON VEHICLES WITH A 50/50 BENCH SEAT, THE FRONT OUTBOARD PASSENGER SEAT BELT MAY BECOME DIFFICULT TO LATCH AND/ OR UNLATCH DUE TO A BELT WEBBING STIFFENER WHICH COULD ENTER THE BUCKLE HOUSING AND DISLODGE THE BUCKLE LATCH GUIDE. THIS COULD ALSO RESULT IN PARTIAL LATCH ENGAGEMENT. CORRECTION: BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A REVISED VERSION IF NECESSARY.
Transport Canada #1991106 · Jul 1991Brakes
THE FRONT DISC CALIPER GUIDE BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED ADEQUATELY. THIS COULD CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR SOME DEGREE OF ABNORMAL BRAKE FUNCTION. CORRECTION: FRONT BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS WILL BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFIED TORQUE.
Transport Canada #1990141 · Sep 1990Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Chrysler Lebaron
The Chrysler LeBaron is a line of automobiles built by Chrysler from 1931 to 1941 and from 1977 to 1995. Chrysler also used the LeBaron name for the Imperial LeBaron from 1957 to 1975.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.