1991 Chrysler LeBaron 2.5 3AT
Unverified
All photo credits
- Photo: 1989 Chrysler LeBaron Highline in Flash Red Clearcoat, Front Left, 01-04-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1993 Chrysler LeBaron Highline Convertible with Sport Package, front left (Cruisin' the River Lowellville Car Show, June 19th, 2023) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chrysler cabriolet arriving Schaffen-Diest 2018 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1989 Chrysler LeBaron Highline in Flash Red Clearcoat, Rear Right, 04-04-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1993 Chrysler LeBaron Highline Convertible with Sport Package, rear left (Cruisin' the River Lowellville Car Show, June 19th, 2023) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1991 Chrysler LeBaron 2.5 3AT is a 100-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 100 horsepower and 136 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5 L SOHC inline-4, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 100 hp |
| Torque | 136 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder (8 valves) |
| Bore and Stroke | 87.5 x 104 |
| Injection Type | Throttle-body fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Cargo Volume | 14 ft³ |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1991 Chrysler LeBaron 2.5 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
5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1991 Chrysler LEBARON. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Feb 11, 1992 · STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
THE OWNER'S MANUAL INCORRECTLY STATES THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE IF THE DOOR IS LOCKED UNTIL THE LOCK CONTROL HANDLE HAS BEEN PULLED UP. ON THESE VEHICLES, THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR CAN BE OPENED BY THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE EVEN IF THE DOOR IS LOCKED.
Consequence: THE ERROR IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL MAY LEAD A FRONT SEATPASSENGER TO MISTAKENLY OPEN THE CAR DOOR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION,BELIEVING THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE WOULD NOT OPEN IF THE DOOR WAS LOCKED. THISCOULD RESULT IN AN INJURY TO THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER.
Remedy: NOTIFY THE VEHICLE OWNERS OF THE ERROR IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND INFORM THEM OF THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRONT DOOR LOCK SYSTEM.
NHTSA campaign 92V016000
Jul 11, 1991 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
FRONT OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT MAY BECOME DIFFICULT TO LATCH AND OR UNLATCH DUE TO A WEBBING STIFFENER ENTERING THE BUCKLE HOUSING AND DISLODGING THE BUCKLE LATCH GUIDE.
Consequence: LATCH MAY OPEN DURING ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN STOP, EXPOSINGSEAT OCCUPANT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: REPLACE BUCKLE LATCH ENGAGEMENT.
NHTSA campaign 91V122000
May 14, 1991 · PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
MISMATCHED PARKING BRAKE CABLE LENGTHS TO THE REAR WHEELS REDUCES BRAKING ABILITY OF ONE OF THE REAR WHEELS, IN VIOLATION OF FMVSS 105.
Consequence: INSUFFICIENT BRAKING ABLITY COULD RESULT IN INADVERTENTVEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE MISMATCHED PARKING BRAKE CABLE WITH ONE OF CORRECT LENGTH.
NHTSA campaign 91V078000
Nov 19, 1990 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
THE TWO AIR BAG SYSTEM FRONT IMPACT SENSORS MAY NOT BE SECURED TO THEIR MOUNTING BRACKETS.
Consequence: AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IF THEFRONT IMPACT SENSORS ARE NOT ATTACHED.
Remedy: REPAIR TO ASSURE PROPER ATTACHMENT OF FRONT IMPACT SENSORS TO BRACKETS.
NHTSA campaign 90V194000
Sep 4, 1990 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TORQUED AND COULD LOOSEN.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: PROPERLY TORQUE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS TO 250 POUNDS.
NHTSA campaign 90V162000
63 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1991 Chrysler LEBARON
Owner Complaints
63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Chrysler LEBARON (6 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 18 |
| Air Bags | 10 |
| Hydraulic | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 7 |
| Visibility | 7 |
| Fuel System | 5 |
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 1991 CHRYSLER LEBARON. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.