Summary
The Chrysler LeBaron has 13 recalls spanning the 1982-1994 production run, the most serious being a 1983 brake line routing defect where the rear hydraulic tube can chafe against the parking brake cable, wear through, and cause partial brake failure at the rear wheels.
The 1994 model year has a seatbelt anchor concern on bucket seat-equipped vehicles where the traveling buckle lock bars may lack the strength to hold during a crash, potentially allowing the belt to pull free. On 1992 models, the secondary hood latch may not engage properly when the hood is closed, meaning if the primary latch releases while driving, the hood can fly up and block the driver's view entirely. The 1991 model year carries three separate issues: front disc brake caliper guide bolts that may not be tightened to spec, causing inconsistent braking; mismatched parking brake cable lengths that reduce holding force at one rear wheel; and an owner's manual correction for LeBaron coupes and convertibles noting that locked front passenger doors can actually be opened from inside, contrary to what the manual states. Going back to 1989, vehicles operated in high road salt regions can experience brake pad separation from the front or rear brake plates, reducing stopping power. The 1987 convertible has a floor mat that can shift under the accelerator pedal and prevent the throttle from returning to idle on its own. On 1985 models, power-adjusted driver's seats can crack at one of their four mounting points, allowing the seat to shift forward, backward, or sideways while driving; there is also a separate compliance issue on 1985 vehicles related to seatbelt installation. The 1982 model year has front suspension ball joint attachment bolts that can fail, causing the ball joint to separate and leaving the driver unable to steer. The 1986 model year carries a lighting compliance issue affecting limousines only.
