Recalls (5)
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1985 Chrysler LeBaron. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT TRACK ANCHORS AND SEATS
- Summary
- 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.
FUEL:FUEL SYSTEMS
- Summary
- 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.
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:TRACKS AND ANCHORS:FRONT SEAT:POW
- Summary
- 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.
FUEL:FUEL LINES:HOSES:NON-METALLIC
- Summary
- 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.
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT BELTS:LAP:FRONT
- Summary
- 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.
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Owner complaints (10)
10 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine and engine cooling is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 40% |
| Seat belts | 2 | 20% |
| Suspension | 2 | 20% |
| Electrical system | 1 | 10% |
| Steering | 1 | 10% |
| Structure | 1 | 10% |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 10% |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 10% |
How 1985 compares with other LeBaron years
Best and worst LeBaron years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 1 | 4 |
| 1983 | 2 | 4 |
| 1984 | 7 | 1 |
| 1985 | 10 | 5 |
| 1986 | 25 | 4 |
| 1987 | 42 | 2 |
| 1988 | 32 | 0 |
| 1989 | 49 | 2 |
| 1990 | 70 | 2 |
| 1991 | 66 | 5 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 24 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,800
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 370 g/mi
- EPA class
- Midsize Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 24 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 / 30 / 24 | $2,800 | 370 |
| 2.2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 / 30 / 23 | $2,900 | 386 |
| 2.2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 / 30 / 23 | $2,900 | 386 |
| 2.2 L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 / 24 / 22 | $3,050 | 404 |
| 2.2 L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 / 24 / 21 | $3,200 | 423 |
| 2.2 L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 / 24 / 21 | $3,200 | 423 |
| 2.2 L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 / 23 / 21 | $3,200 | 423 |
| 2.2 L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 / 24 / 21 | $3,200 | 423 |
| 2.2 L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 / 23 / 21 | $3,200 | 423 |
| 2.2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 / 26 / 20 | $4,100 | 444 |
| 2.2 L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 / 22 / 19 | $4,350 | 468 |
| 2.6 L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 / 21 / 19 | $3,550 | 468 |
| 2.2 L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 / 22 / 19 | $4,350 | 468 |
| 2.6 L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 / 21 / 19 | $3,550 | 468 |
| 2.2 L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 / 22 / 19 | $4,350 | 468 |
| 2.2 L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 / 22 / 19 | $4,350 | 468 |
| 2.6 L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 / 21 / 19 | $3,550 | 468 |
| 2.2 L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 / 22 / 19 | $4,350 | 468 |
| 2.6 L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 / 21 / 19 | $3,550 | 468 |
| 2.2 L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 / 22 / 19 | $4,350 | 468 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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1985 Chrysler LeBaron FAQ
How many recalls does the 1985 Chrysler LeBaron have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 89V011000 (seat), 88V105000 (fuel system), 88V061000 (seat), 85V010000 (fuel system), 84V163000 (seat belt). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1985 Chrysler LeBaron problems?
Owners filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling (4), Seat belts (2), Suspension (2) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 1985 Chrysler LeBaron get?
EPA rates the 2.2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual version at 21 city, 30 highway and 24 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 1985 LeBaron compare with other years?
Among the 1982–1991 Chrysler LeBaron model years at least five years old, the 1982 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 1990 the most (70). The 1985 drew 10. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.