What breaks most · 1990 to 2003 model years
Chrysler LeBaron problems by year
Owners have filed 457 safety complaints with NHTSA about the Chrysler LeBaron across model years 1990 to 2003. One year stands out: 1994 for body and structure complaints. The quietest years are 1996, 1991 and 1993.
- Years to check closely: 1994
- Fewest complaints: 1996, 1991, 1993
- Complaints on file
- 4571990 to 2003, all trims
- Worst year
- 1994102 complaints
- Crashes reported
- 4422 fires · 37 injuries · 0 deaths
- Typical failure mileage
- 70kMedian where owners gave mileage
- Recall campaigns
- 10Across the years shown
Complaints by model year
Raw filings with NHTSA, not adjusted for how many were sold.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Recalls | Most-reported component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 8 | 3 | Powertrain and transmission (28) | |
| 63 | 6 | 5 | Powertrain and transmission (21) | |
| 78 | 10 | 2 | Powertrain and transmission (18) | |
| 66 | 6 | 0 | Powertrain and transmission (21) | |
| 102 | 5 | 0 | Body and structure (31) | |
| 75 | 7 | 0 | Body and structure (21) | |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | Air bags (2) | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Engine and cooling (1) | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Air bags (1) |
What fails on the 1994 Chrysler LeBaron
| Component | Share of complaints | Filings | Crashes | Parts for this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body and structureDoors, latches and body hardware | 30% |
31 | 0 | Shop body and structure parts for the 1994 Chrysler LeBaron |
| Powertrain and transmissionTransmission parts | 24% |
24 | 0 | Shop all powertrain and transmission parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| Engine and coolingRadiators, thermostats and cooling | 22% |
22 | 1 | Shop engine and cooling parts for the 1994 Chrysler LeBaron |
| SuspensionStruts, springs and control arms | 7% |
7 | 0 | Shop suspension parts for the 1994 Chrysler LeBaron |
| Seat belts | 5% |
5 | 0 | Check recalls for seat belts on NHTSA.gov |
| SteeringPower steering pumps, racks and hoses | 5% |
5 | 0 | Shop steering parts for the 1994 Chrysler LeBaron |
| Brakes (hydraulic)Brake pads, rotors and calipers | 5% |
5 | 0 | Shop brakes (hydraulic) parts for the 1994 Chrysler LeBaron |
| Latches and locksDoor latches and actuators | 4% |
4 | 0 | Shop latches and locks parts for the 1994 Chrysler LeBaron |
One complaint can name more than one component, so shares add to more than 100%. "Unknown or other" is NHTSA's uncategorized bucket and is shown but never ranked.
In owners' words
Complaint narratives as filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length.
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While driving 65 mph the driver side door fell off the hinge without warning. The cause has not been determined. Please provide additional information. *jb
How to read this page
Every figure comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's public complaint database, which holds every safety-related defect complaint filed by owners since 1995. We refresh it monthly and count each complaint once per component it names. Data through September 6, 2026.
NHTSA only accepts safety-related complaints. Rattles, paint, infotainment bugs and other annoyances are under-reported here, so this page is a map of what fails in ways owners consider dangerous, not a full reliability score.
Counts are raw. Use the year-over-year shape and the component mix, not the absolute numbers. Where a component maps to parts we stock, the row links to that category filtered to the year you are viewing. Air bag and seat belt complaints link to the recall checker instead, because those repairs are almost always covered.
Common questions
Which Chrysler LeBaron years have the most problems?
By NHTSA complaint volume, 1994 carries the most filings on the Chrysler LeBaron. The 1994 alone has 102 complaints, led by body and structure.
What is the most common Chrysler LeBaron problem?
On the 1994 model year, the most-reported component is body and structure with 31 complaints. The table above lists the top components for every year.
At what mileage do Chrysler LeBaron problems start?
The median mileage at failure across all Chrysler LeBaron complaints that include mileage is about 70,000 miles. Older model years skew higher; the per-year figure is in the "at a glance" card.
Are these complaints verified?
No. NHTSA publishes complaints as submitted and does not investigate individual filings. Patterns across hundreds of complaints are meaningful; a single one is not.