Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 1995.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 LeBaron | 75 | 0 |
| 1994 LeBaron | 102 | 0 |
| 1993 LeBaron | 66 | 0 |
| 1992 LeBaron | 78 | 2 |
| 1991 LeBaron | 63 | 5 |
| 1990 LeBaron | 68 | 2 |
| 1989 LeBaron | 49 | 2 |
| 1988 LeBaron | 32 | 0 |
| 1987 LeBaron | 42 | 2 |
| 1986 LeBaron | 25 | 4 |
| 1985 LeBaron | 10 | 5 |
| 1984 LeBaron | 7 | 1 |
| 1983 LeBaron | 2 | 4 |
| 1982 LeBaron | 1 | 4 |
| 1981 | 0 | 2 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Power train137
- Engine and engine cooling97
- Structure81
- Electrical system68
- Air bags57
- Suspension51
- Service brakes, hydraulic46
- Fuel system, gasoline37
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
In New Zealand
13 LeBaron cars are on the New Zealand register; 69% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
125 LeBaron cars are on Dutch roads; 73% arrived later as imports. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 38 | — |
| 1989 | 34 | — |
| 1988 | 53 | — |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
39 LeBaron cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 100% petrol, 0% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 6 | 166,000 km |
| 1992 | 7 | 179,000 km |
| 1991 | 6 | 148,000 km |
| 1990 | 14 | 173,000 km |
| 1989 | 6 | 170,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
27 campaigns cover the LeBaron; the latest 12 are below.
THE HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED AND THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY BE PREVENTED FROM ENGAGING WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED.
THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.
THE BONDED DISC BRAKE LININGS MAY SEPARATE FROM THE SHOES DUE TO A BONDING DEFICIENCY WHICH MAY ALLOW CORROSION DEGRADATION OF THE BOND ATTACHMENT.
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.
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.
MISMATCHED PARKING BRAKE CABLE LENGTHS TO THE REAR WHEELS REDUCES BRAKING ABILITY OF ONE OF THE REAR WHEELS, IN VIOLATION OF FMVSS 105.
THE TWO AIR BAG SYSTEM FRONT IMPACT SENSORS MAY NOT BE SECURED TO THEIR MOUNTING BRACKETS.
FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TORQUED AND COULD LOOSEN.
AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULES MAY NOT CONTAIN DIFFUSER HOLES BETWEEN THE IGNITOR AND PROPELLANT CHAMBERS.
THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.
FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER MAY CORRODE AND FAIL AT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR PIVOT MOUNTS IF OPERATED WHERE SALT IS USED TO AID IN SNOW REMOVAL.
DRIVERS SEAT FRAME MAY EXPERIENCE FATIGUE FAILURE AT ONE (FRONT/OUTBOARD) OF ITS FOUR ATTACHMENTS.
NHTSA recalls