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1992 Chrysler LebaronProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 78 owner complaints about the 1992 Chrysler Lebaron, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.4× the Lebaron median · #1 of 11 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints7826 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem18Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 30, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 Chrysler Lebaron has problems

78 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train181
Service brakes, hydraulic124
Suspension110
Electrical system94
Air bags76
Fuel system, gasoline62
Seats51
Structure50
Latches/locks/linkages30
8 other systems153

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1992 Chrysler Lebaron recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Hood: latch

Recall 92V-070 · May 13, 1992 · 17,000 vehicles

Risk. IF THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH ENGAGEMENT FAILS, THE LACK OFENGAGEMENT BY THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH COULD CAUSE THE HOOD TO OPEN WHILE THEVEHICLE IS IN MOTION,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 92V-015 · Feb 14, 1992 · 20,000 vehicles

Risk. FRACTURES OF THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLINGBOLT RESULT IN A LACK OF COUPLING LOAD ON THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chrysler.

Best & worst years

1992 vs. every other Lebaron year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Lebaron median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1992 Chrysler Lebaron, and the recalls they led to.

  1. THROTTLE WILL NOT RETURN TO THE POSITIONPE96036 · closed Oct 31, 1996
    No recall
In owners' words

What Lebaron owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TRANSMISSION INADVERTENTLY DOWNSHIFTED FROM OVERDRIVE TO HIGH BACK TO OVERDRIVE ON ITS OWN; ANY DRIVING CONDITIONS, UPHILL/DOWNHILL/FLAT SURFACE; 65 TO 70 MPH.
Complaint 977402 · Jan 4, 1996
THERE WERE WELD CRACKS IN THE REAR AXLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & INFORMED BY MECHANIC IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED WITH NEW REAR AXLE. TOOK TO 2ND MECHANIC & INFORMED THE SAME REASONING. THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID IT CAN ONLY BE WELDED. *AK
Complaint 833027 · Jan 5, 1999
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 60 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY WENT INTO LOW GEAR WITH OUT WARNING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE SPEED. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK
Complaint 823163 · May 8, 1998

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