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#BS-1985-CHRLEB-7163

1985 Chrysler Lebaron

Based on reports from 13 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 13 complaints, 0 crashes, 2 fires, and 6 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.9x the class average.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:engineHIGH

3 owners reported engine and engine cooling:engine issues.

!Inspect the Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasolineMED

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 (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine3 (23%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline1 (8%)

Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:shackle1 (8%)

Structure:frame And Members1 (8%)

Speed Control1 (8%)

Seat Belts1 (8%)

Suspension:rear1 (8%)

Seat Belts:front:retractor1 (8%)

1985 Chrysler Lebaron: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 23% of all reports filed for the 1985 Chrysler Lebaron, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1985 Chrysler Lebaron, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:shackle Issues

Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:shackle complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1985 Chrysler Lebaron, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly:shackle-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:frame And Members Issues

Structure:frame And Members complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1985 Chrysler Lebaron, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:frame and members-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 (6 recalls)

08E033000May 2008

SUSPENSION

FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.

84V163000Dec 1984

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

REQUIRED FRONT CENTER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WAS OMITTED. VEHICLES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 209, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.

85V010000Feb 1985

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL HOSE ROUTED TO THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE REGULATOR MAY HAVE AN INADEQUATELY TIGHTENED HOSE CLAMP. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE FUEL HOSE COULD LEAK AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

88V061000Oct 1988

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

A SERVICE REPLACEMENT DRIVERS SEAT CUSHION (MANUAL SEAT TYPE) MAY CONTAIN WRONG CUSHION WITH A BRACE THAT COULD INTERFERE WITH POWER SEAT ADJUSTER MECHANISM AND CAUSE STRESS ON THE FRAME.

88V105000Nov 1988

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OPERATION AT CONNECTIONS OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL SUPPLY HOSE TO THE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND TO THE FUEL RAIL.

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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.

1985 Chrysler Lebaron vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

Class avg

1.9x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 13 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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1985 Chrysler Lebaron: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1985 Chrysler Lebaron?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1985 Chrysler Lebaron is related to the engine and engine cooling:engine, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1985 Chrysler Lebaron reliable?

The 1985 Chrysler Lebaron has 13 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.9x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.

How much does it cost to fix 1985 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 1985 Chrysler Lebaron have any recalls?

Yes, the 1985 Chrysler Lebaron has 6 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.

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?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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