AI Damage1984 Chrysler Lebaron: common problems
Owners of the 1984 Chrysler Lebaron filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and steering. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 7
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 43% of all complaints
- 2 Steering 43% of all complaints
- 3 Engine and cooling 14% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 3 complaints (43% of all).
- Steering: 3 complaints (43% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (14% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2.2 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- 2.2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
- 2.6 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- automatic, 3-speed
- manual, 5-speed
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 7 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 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.
Fuel leakage previously repaired on injectors and fuel pressure regulator.
Vehicle caught fire due to failure or fuel injectors prior to recall.
The steering column, where it is bolted to the frame of the car, came loose and consumer lost control of steering. The whole entrie steering unit has been replaced (5) times within a (5) year period, has to be replaced again.
While driving, engine light came on, pulled over, checked fluid, no signs of leakage; engine would not restart; female driver left stranded; very scary. Tt
Found that rak and pinion bolts were stripped and there was only one bolt holding up the frame. Tt
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 12,538 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 34% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Lebaron has 32 complaints (20 years in the data). This year has 7, below average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1984 Chrysler Lebaron?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, steering, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 7. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (14%), smoke, burning smell, fire (14%), steering or power steering problems (14%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1984 Chrysler Lebaron?
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 1984 Chrysler Lebaron 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 1984 models
Read also
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.