We found the following complaints for CHRYSLER LEBARON (1987)
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During head on accident air bag did not deploy. No air bag installed.tt
Vehicle was stopped with the engine running to make a left turn, smoke began to appear from right driver side, once the turn was made more smoke began to build up. Vehicle pulled into private property were flames began to become apparent on driver side, flames began to move towards passenger side of the engine compartment. Local fire department arrived to assist in extinguish flames. Once the fire was put out, extensive damage was seen on driver side of vehicle where a majority of the electrical system(alternator power regulator, battery) is located, fire progressed toward alt, power steer, compressor where it sustained significant damage but not extensive near electrical components. Prior to fire/smoke, engine operations was normal, no check engine light, no check oil light, no overheating, no power loss, vehicle performed well up into the fire began to spread and further damage the engine compartment. Loud popping sound was heard at the start of the fire on the driver side of the vehicle's engine compartment.
Electrical short caused engine fire. *dsh
Ignition key can be removed without being in park.
When driving at low speeds the engine completely shuts down, causing loss of vehicle control.possible causes of failure include fuel pump assembly and lines, and ignition coil, all of which were replaced and the problem has been corrected.*ml
Pickup coil failed.
The electronic digital dash goes out and when it does you can not read speedometer and the odometer are affected. Please describe.tt
Vehicle was stopped with the engine running to make a left turn, smoke began to appear from right driver side, once the turn was made more smoke began to build up. Vehicle pulled into private property were flames began to become apparent on driver side, flames began to move towards passenger side of the engine compartment. Local fire department arrived to assist in extinguish flames. Once the fire was put out, extensive damage was seen on driver side of vehicle where a majority of the electrical system(alternator power regulator, battery) is located, fire progressed toward alt, power steer, compressor where it sustained significant damage but not extensive near electrical components. Prior to fire/smoke, engine operations was normal, no check engine light, no check oil light, no overheating, no power loss, vehicle performed well up into the fire began to spread and further damage the engine compartment. Loud popping sound was heard at the start of the fire on the driver side of the vehicle's engine compartment.
Radiator failed.
While looking over the engine noticed that timing belts was worn out. Dealer has been contacted. Outside edge of belt is eaten away by lip on tension pulley until belt is destroyed. *adj
Oil pan gasket leaked.
Engine overheated, causing a fire. *sd
Head gasket blew out, reason unknown. Consumer believed this condition occurred due to defective enginehead. Dealer/mfr. Not notified at this time.
Head gasket replaced.
Engine overheated, causing a fire. *sd
Timing belt failed.
Engine failed. *dsh
Intermittent stalling.
Engine failed resulting in fire. (ohio traffic crash report). Mjs
Engine shuts down.
When driving at low speeds the engine completely shuts down, causing loss of vehicle control.possible causes of failure include fuel pump assembly and lines, and ignition coil, all of which were replaced and the problem has been corrected.*ml
On monday, july 22, 2002, approximately 6:00pm, after returning home from lima, ohio returning to my home in lakeview, ohio, i proceeded to unload my 3 grandchildren and two children and myself into the house.when puting away the groceries, within a matter of seconds, we all heard two booms and looked out the window of the kitchen and saw my 1987 chrysler lebaron engolfed in smoke, could not even see any flames at this time because of all the smoke.all the children (5) and myself had to evacuate my home because of all the smoke and fumes, ran down the street, someone down the street called the fire department, and then when i could get to a phone, i did.the fire department chief indicated that the same thing happened to a car that was about two blocks over, was the same year and everything.the chief also said that he heard there was a recall on this particular vehicle.please e-mail me back asap about any information you may have on this.it would be greatly appreciated, and please check into this and call me at the home number indicated or email my daughter-in-law at the email address indicated.
Manifold air pressure/map sensor fails with vehicle not starting or rough engine ride or idle. Please describe details.tt
A/c condensor replaced.
Air conditioning motor failed.
Radio failed.
While driving vehicle consumer begin to smell smoke thru the vents-pulled over stop car -pulled the hood and auto was burning.-then called 911.
Caught fire and is completely burned.please describe details.tt
When driving at low speeds the engine completely shuts down, causing loss of vehicle control.possible causes of failure include fuel pump assembly and lines, and ignition coil, all of which were replaced and the problem has been corrected.*ml
During vehicle operation,the vehicle stalled at 55 mph due toshort in fuel pump.
Fuel pump failed.
Fuel pump replaced.
Fuel filter replaced.
Consumer was driving, noticed smoke coming from the hood and the vehicle was on fire in the engine comparment.consumer stated the cause of the problem was the fuel injection system.
Consumercan smell fumes.there's manufacturer'srecall# 480 for fuel injector failure. The dealer pointed out there was no recall for the vehicle but could fix the problem if the consumer pays.
Fuel leakage.
Transmission failed.
Transmission failed.
Ea91-010 the transmission gear someimes goes into park, can't get it out .
Webbing of seat belt in door mechanism button will not retract properly.tt
Drivers and passengers side seat belt failure, unable to latch or unlatch seat belt.
The drivers side seat belt buckle will not unlatch. Please describe.
Driver's and passenger's seat belt latches will not go into the buckle assmebly, cause unknown.please give any further details.
The driver side shoulder belt doesn't lock on impact .tt
Shoulder belt tightens at will.
Driver side seatbelt failed to work.tt
Driver's shoulder belt failed to hold driver secure during accident, resulting in injury.*skd
Steel seat frame has broken, equipped with power seats.tt
Brakes locked and sent owner thru two lane of traffic.
Entire steering column came loose.tt
Has a disintegrating steering column and it breaks internally. Please describe.tt
Steering wheel loose.
Power steering gear box failed.
Steering failed,resulting in a crash / unable to direct vehicle.
While driving slammed on brakes, heard loud pop, checked vehicle, left wheel was leaning, frame cracked, according to welding shop, factory weld on frame was broke, could have caused crash.
Paint on the cars'roof and trunkis severly ashy white and peeling.i have noticed that this is a common problem with lebarons around the same year.mine is a 87. Possible bad binder in the paint, bad primer, or moisture during setup is the cause.will the company fix this problem?it's a beautiful style car and the paints appearance really hurts it.thankyou.
Car sold to me with a cracked/broken frame, informed by reliable sources that sale was illegal.
Consumer was driving and car accelerate and lost control consumer hit a pole manufacturer took back car a month later receive recall #87v107000 this problem.
Cruise control only disengages while foot is on brake pedal, when foot is removed from brakes, cruise control reengages.
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