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1983 Chrysler LebaronProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 2 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Recalls
4
TSBs
10
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 2 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 4 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasolineHIGH

1 owners reported engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline issues.

!Inspect the Seats:front Assembly:power AdjustMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline1 (50%)
Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust1 (50%)

1983 Chrysler Lebaron: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 1983 Chrysler Lebaron, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust Issues

Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 1983 Chrysler Lebaron, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats:front assembly:power adjust-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 (4 recalls)

82V085000Sep 1982

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, IMPROPER ROUTING OF THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBE COULD CAUSE IT TO CHAFE AGAINST THE PARK BRAKE CABLES. EVENTUALLY, THE BRAKE TUBE MAY FAIL AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR.

82V092000Sep 1982

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

THE TRAVEL COMPUTER SYSTEM WIRING, ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, MAY BE IMPROPERLY CONNECTED. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO INTERNAL COMPONENTS.

82V123000Dec 1982

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBING ROUTED TO THE LEFT REAR WHEEL BRAKE SYSTEM MAY HAVE BEEN BENT OUT OF SHAPE DURING ASSEMBLY AND COULD CHAFE AGAINST THE EXHAUST SYSTEM HANGER BOLT.

89V052000Jun 1989

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER MAY CORRODE AND FAIL AT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR PIVOT MOUNTS IF OPERATED WHERE SALT IS USED TO AID IN SNOW REMOVAL.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

DP88004ClosedOpened Oct 1987 · closed Feb 1988

STALLING

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

EA91010ClosedOpened Dec 1990 · closed Dec 1991

TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILURE

POWER TRAIN

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.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 2 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.

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1983 Chrysler Lebaron: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1983 Chrysler Lebaron?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1983 Chrysler Lebaron is related to the engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1983 Chrysler Lebaron reliable?
The 1983 Chrysler Lebaron has 2 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1983 Chrysler Lebaron problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1983 Chrysler Lebaron have any recalls?
Yes, the 1983 Chrysler Lebaron has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chrysler Lebaron problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
When was the 1983 Chrysler Lebaron data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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