AI Damage1991 Chrysler Lebaron Convertible: common problems
Owners of the 1991 Chrysler Lebaron Convertible filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 33% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 33% of all complaints
- 3 Structure 33% of all complaints
- 4 Tires 33% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Tires: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
I looked up 5 recalls on my vehicle, 1991 chrysler, lebaron convertible. My complaint is I was not notified of these recalls and today I experience the bad brakes which could have caused me to die in a collision from my brakes going out and problems to my rear wheel.
Nearly all transmission fail after 20,000 miles. The vehicle becomes stuck into second gear..and shifts violently. The causes more stress on the engine. The repairs would be quite expensive.
Passenger side door lower door hinge rusted off of car at welded connection to door.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Lebaron Convertible has 4 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Chrysler Lebaron Convertible?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, service brakes, structure. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: rust, corrosion (33%), transmission slipping (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1991 Chrysler Lebaron Convertible?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1991 Chrysler Lebaron Convertible from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1991 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.