1985 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible 2.6 3AT
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- Photo: 1983 Chrysler LeBaron four-door in Silver Crystal Coat, front left, 2019-06-14 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1985 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible, front right, 06-04-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1986 Chrysler LeBaron (4091684284) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1982 Chrysler LeBaron Medallion in Pearl White, Rear Left, 05-29-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1985 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible, rear right, 06-04-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1985 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible 2.6 3AT is a 2.6-liter inline-4 convertible with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It is rated at 19 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.6 L SOHC inline-4 (Mitsubishi Astron G54B / 4G54) |
| Displacement | 2.6 L |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder (8 valves) |
| Bore and Stroke | 91.1 x 98 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 21 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1985 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible 2.6 3AT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
6 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1985 Chrysler LEBARON. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 14, 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.
Consequence: THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
NHTSA campaign 08E033000
Jan 31, 1989 · SEATS
DRIVERS SEAT FRAME MAY EXPERIENCE FATIGUE FAILURE AT ONE (FRONT/OUTBOARD) OF ITS FOUR ATTACHMENTS.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN SOME FORWARD, BACKWARD OR LATERALMOVEMENT OF SEAT, CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLEWHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT
Remedy: REPLACE DRIVERS SEAT FRAME WITH A STRENGHTENED VERSION; ALSO, REINFORCE POWER ADJUSTER FRONT CROSSMEMBER TO INCREASE RIGIDITY OF SEAT ATTACHMENT SYSTEM.
NHTSA campaign 89V011000
Jul 1, 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.
Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE COULDRESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: RELOCATE PRESSURE REGULATOR; REPLACE FUEL SUPPLY WITH FORMED HOSE WITH REVISED ROUTING CONFIGURATION TO ENSURE SEALING INTEGRITY.
NHTSA campaign 88V105000
Apr 8, 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.
Consequence: SEAT FRAME COULD FRACTURE AND RESULT IN SIGNIFICANTREARWARD MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT BACK.
Remedy: REPLACE FRAME WITH PROPER POWER SEAT FRAME.
NHTSA campaign 88V061000
Jan 1, 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.
Remedy: REPOSITION AND TIGHTEN TO THE PROPER TORQUE LEVEL OF THE FUEL HOSE CLAMP.
NHTSA campaign 85V010000
Dec 23, 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.
Remedy: INSTALLATION OF MISSING CENTER SEAT BELT WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 84V163000
12 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1985 Chrysler LEBARON
Owner Complaints
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1985 Chrysler LEBARON (3 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1985 CHRYSLER LEBARON. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.