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#BS-1978-CHRLEB-71631978 Chrysler Lebaron
Based on reports from 2 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 2 complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
1 owners reported fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly issues.
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Top cost driver: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly (1 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
1978 Chrysler Lebaron: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly Issues
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 1978 Chrysler Lebaron, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft Issues
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 1978 Chrysler Lebaron, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:driveline:driveshaft-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
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Recall History (3 recalls)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, DAMAGE TO THE FRONT WHEEL BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM COULD OCCUR DUE TO FRONT WHEEL BRAKE LINE TUBE CORROSION. FRONT WHEEL BRAKE HOSES MAY BECOME BRITTLE AND CRACK DUE TO PROLONGED OPERATION IN COLD TEMPERATURES.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
THE COLUMNS MAY CONTAIN STEERING SHAFTS IN WHICH THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLING ROLL PIN RETAINING NOTCH WAS MACHINED TOO DEEP. THIS MAY CAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL SHAFT TO BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE REST OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE HOOD SECONDARY CATCH SYSTEM MAY BE MISALIGNED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE SECONDARY CATCH TO MALFUNCTION. CONSEQUENTLY, THE HOOD MAY NOT BE SECURELY LATCHED.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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The worst model year for the Chrysler Lebaron is the 1986 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
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NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 2 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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