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1981 Chrysler Lebaron

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

3 current

Combined

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Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 1988172 · manufacturer campaign 437

22 December 1988

Transport Canada lists: Lebaron 1981–1983 · New 1981–1983 · 400 1981–1983 · 600 1981–1983 · and 3 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the crossmember can become abnormally corroded at the lower control arm attachment. This could result in lower control arm separation and loss of vehicle control.

What the dealer will do

crossmembers will be inspected and replaced if corrosion is excessive. Remainder will have crossmember retaining brackets installed.

163,146 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Not Entered

Transport Canada recall 1983076 · manufacturer campaign 341

19 September 1983

Transport Canada lists: Cordoba 1981–1982 · Lebaron 1981 · New 1981–1982 · Newport 1981 · and 5 more

What is wrong

THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH CMVSS 1103 - HYDROCARBON AND CO.

4,875 vehicles affected in CanadaCarNot Entered

Not Entered

Transport Canada recall 1981101 · manufacturer campaign 302

24 September 1981

Transport Canada lists: Cordoba 1981 · Imperial 1981 · Lebaron 1981 · New 1981 · and 10 more

What is wrong

AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL SWITCHES COULD STICK IN THE RESUME POSITION RESULTING IN THE SPEED CONTROL NOT DEACTIVATING WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED.

16,753 vehicles affected in CanadaCarNot Entered

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Common questions

Does the 1981 Chrysler Lebaron have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 1981 Chrysler Lebaron. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.