1989 Chrysler Lebaron air bags problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1989 Chrysler Lebaron — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving at 15 mph vehicle hit a pothole and air bags deployed, causing severe burns to the consumer. Dealer notified. *ak”
filed Aug 11, 2003
“Consumer states while traveling at 15 mph the vehicle traveling ahead suddenly came to a stop, causing a rear in collision by consumer. Consumer states the drivers side airbag deployed, and a puddy like substains from airbag caused second degree burns to consumers face. Please provide any further…”
filed Oct 15, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Lebaron years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Lebaron | 6 | 8% |
| 1994 Lebaron | 3 | 3% |
| 1993 Lebaron | 4 | 6% |
| 1992 Lebaron | 7 | 9% |
| 1991 Lebaron | 10 | 16% |
| 1990 Lebaron | 8 | 12% |
| 1988 Lebaron | 4 | 13% |
| 1987 Lebaron | 1 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1989 Chrysler Lebaron
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.