1990 Chrysler Lebaron power train problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1990 Chrysler Lebaron — 41% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Automatic transmission locks into second gear when accelerating from stop and will not upshift. This happens every time. (limp mode). There are at least 32 tsb's covering various problems on the a604/41te transmissions. I called chrysler about this and they tell me there is no recall or extended…”
filed May 20, 2002
“Seal within transmission is faulty and is causing problem with downshifting. Manufacturer has redesigned seal.*ak consumer states transmission was replaced once for the same problems. Window would not go up and down. *slc”
filed May 16, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Lebaron years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Lebaron | 10 | 13% |
| 1994 Lebaron | 24 | 24% |
| 1993 Lebaron | 21 | 32% |
| 1992 Lebaron | 18 | 23% |
| 1991 Lebaron | 21 | 33% |
| 1989 Lebaron | 7 | 14% |
| 1988 Lebaron | 2 | 6% |
| 1987 Lebaron | 3 | 7% |
| 1986 Lebaron | 3 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1990 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.