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1988 Chrysler LeBaron 2.2 3AT

The 1988 Chrysler LeBaron 2.2 3AT is a 2.2-liter inline-4 with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It is rated at 23 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeConvertible
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type2.2 L SOHC inline-4, naturally aspirated
Displacement2.2 L
ValvetrainSOHC, 2 valves per cylinder (8 valves)
Bore and Stroke87.5 x 92
Injection TypeFuel injection (FFS)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission3-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City21 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined23 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded gasoline
Dimensions & Weight
Cargo Volume15 ft³

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1988 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

32 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1988 Chrysler LEBARON

Owner Complaints

32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Chrysler LEBARON (5 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 5 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Seat Belts6
Steering6
Air Bags4
Engine And Engine Cooling4
Structure4
Fuel System2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 20, 2000 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“VEHICLE STALLS WHILE MAKING A LEFT TO RIGHT TURN IF GAS TANK IS SLIGHTLY BELOW THE 1/2 TANK MARK. DEALER HAS NO REMEDY & ADVISED CONSUMER TO KEEP THE GAS TANK FULL BECAUSE THE FUEL PUMP IS IN THE GAS…”
Dec 6, 1999 · Power Train
“VEHICLE TRANS DISINGAGED AND BECAME AS IF DROPPED INTO NEUTRAL,WHILE DRIVING. TRANS WOULD NOT ENGAGE IN ANY GEAR. VEHICLE ROLLED WHEN IN PARK. VEHICLE NEEDED NEW TRANSMISSION AFTER ONLY 44,500 MILES…”
Sep 29, 1999 · Steering, Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System
“THE PAINT CHIPPED OFF MY CAR. THEN THE ENGINE BLEW FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THEN MY HEATER WENT OUT, BUT TO START WITH . WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR IT HAD A POWER STEERING LEAK WHICH WAS FIXED TWICE BUT…”
Feb 21, 1999 · Air Bags Crash 1 injury
“HIT GUARDRAILS, AIRBAG DEPLOYED SEVERELY BURNING NECK/ FACE/EAR AND BRUISING CHEST. *AK”
Dec 10, 1998 · Seat Belts
“PUSH BUTTON LOCKING MECHANISM ON THE DRIVER'S LAP AND SHOULDER BELT COMBINATION WOULD NOT UNLOCK, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO BECOME TRAPPED IN THE SEAT WHICH RESULTED IN THE OCCUPANT CUTTING THE SEAT BELT…”

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 1988 CHRYSLER LEBARON. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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