AirbagsBrakes
Filed Aug 18, 1998
Crash reported
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 55PMH. WHEN WAS REARENDED WHILE APPLYING BRAKES. ALSO, THE PASSAGER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER FOR PARTS. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 826884
- Incident
- Aug 12, 1998
1996 Chrysler Lebaron
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Aug 18, 1998
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview
Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1996 Chrysler Lebaron, most frequently naming the airbags, brakes and visibility categories. 21 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
Not enough dated records to plot a meaningful trend — 3 months of data.
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Airbags250.0%
- Brakes125.0%
- Visibility125.0%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Visibility
Filed Mar 25, 1998
CHILD WAS NEARLY SUFFOCATED BY AN AUTOMATIC CAR WINDOW.
- NHTSA ID
- 533244
Airbags
Filed Jun 3, 1997
Crash reported
VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, SPEED 30MPH, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 812705
- Incident
- May 29, 1997
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
08-049-20
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
3100619
EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100319
STRUCTURE
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31-003-19
EQUIPMENT
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31-006-19
STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100519
STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1996Viewing | 3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 75 | 0 | 1 | 42.9 |
| 1994 | 102 | 0 | 1 | 43.7 |
| 1993 | 66 | 0 | 1 | 42.0 |
| 1992 | 78 | 2 | 1 | 59.3 |
| 1991 | 63 | 5 | 1 | 59.2 |
| 1990 | 68 | 3 | 0 | 54.7 |
| 1989 | 49 | 3 | 4 | 71.4 |
| 1988 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 52.9 |
| 1987 | 42 | 3 | 3 | 67.4 |
| 1986 | 25 | 5 | 4 | 73.0 |
| 1985 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 65.5 |
| 1984 | 7 | 2 | 2 | — |
| 1983 | 2 | 4 | 2 | — |
| 1982 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1978 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.