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1988 Chrysler LeBaron

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 23 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
2.2L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Premium 18 23 20 444
2.2L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 21 26 23 386
2.2L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 18 26 21 423
2.5L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 20 26 22 404
2.5L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 19 29 23 386

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 08E033000

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

40 complaints filed by owners for this model year (5 involving a crash, 6 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Steering 7 Engine And Engine Cooling 6 Seat Belts 6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1988 Chrysler LeBaron?

EPA figures for the 1988 Chrysler LeBaron reach 23 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1988 Chrysler LeBaron?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1988 Chrysler LeBaron. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1988 Chrysler LeBaron?

Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA for the 1988 Chrysler LeBaron, most often about: Steering, Engine And Engine Cooling, Seat Belts. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.