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1992 Chrysler Lebaron Problems

Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Dec 30, 2008
Components namedHow many of our component categories appear on at least one report for this model year. One report can name several.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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What this page shows

Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 1992 Chrysler Lebaron, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Reports by component

Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category

  • Brakes1213.0%
  • Suspension1112.0%
  • Electrical1010.9%
  • Airbags77.6%
  • Fuel system66.5%
  • Powertrain (other)55.4%
  • Body & structure55.4%
  • Engine33.3%
  • Visibility22.2%
  • Driver assistance22.2%
  • Exterior lighting22.2%
  • Seat belts22.2%
  • Tires & wheels11.1%
  • Heating & air conditioning11.1%
  • Steering11.1%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Each component in detail

What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words

Transmission

Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.

13
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ID 726212 · filed Jul 29, 2000

CAR UNDER WARRANTY WHEN PURCHASED. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF ANY OF THE PROBLEMS LISTED ON THE DEFECTS LISTING. I REPLACED REAR WINDOW MOTORS, I REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION, I REPARIED THE TRANSMISSION, AND THE LIST GOES ON. WHAT RECOURSE DO I HAVE TO RECOUP SOME OF MY EXPENSES? I STILL OWN THE CAR AND DRIVE IT. *AK

NHTSA ID 707615 · filed Jun 16, 1999
All 13 reports naming transmission

Brakes

Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.

12
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.

NHTSA ID 519508 · filed Jul 17, 1997

BRAKE PADS REPLACED.

NHTSA ID 517063 · filed May 8, 1997
All 12 reports naming brakes

Suspension

Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.

11
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

BROUGHT VEHICLE TO A NUMBER OF REPAIR SHOPS PLUS THE DEALER BEFORE LOCATING THE PROBLEM. HAD A NUMBER OF ITEMS CHANGED WHICH DID NOT ELIMINATE THE SQUEEKING NOICE FROM THE REAR.

NHTSA ID 730657 · filed Sep 7, 2000

WHEN YOU SLOW DOWN MY CAR MAKS A FUNNY NOISE WHICH IS CALLED A RATCHETING SOUND WHEN YOU COME TO A HAULT. A FRIEND OF MINE HAD THE SAMETHING WRONG AND OTHER CHRYSLER LEBARON CARS I HAVE BEEN NEXT TO AT STOP LIGHTS HAVE MADE THE SAME NOISE. IT'S SOMETHING IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE REAR OF MY CAR MAKES A REAL FUNNY NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE THE SHOCKS HAVE GONE BAD. IN FACT, WE HAVE REPLACED THE REAR SHOCKS, AND IT STILL MAKES THE NOISE. WE HAD NO IDEA WHAT IT WAS UNTIL A FRIEND OF MINE WAS IN THE CAR AND HEARD THE NOISE AND SAID HER CAR DID THE SAMETHING, AND CAME TO FIND OUT IT WAS THE TORSION BAR IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ID 702505 · filed Jan 23, 1999
All 11 reports naming suspension

Electrical

Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.

10
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TURN SIGNAL (LEFT) FAILED 3 TIMES; CIGARETTE LIGHTER HASN'T WORKED SINCE CAR WAS PURCHASED. *AK

NHTSA ID 738915 · filed Jan 7, 2001

STEERING WHEEL COLUMN CAUGHT FIRE AFTER NOTICING AIR BAG LIGHT ON, AIR CONDITIONER QUIT WORKING, POWER WINDOWS QUIT WORKING, AND THE IGNITION WASN'T WORKING, TOOK TO DEALER TO FIX, EVERYTHING WORKS EXCEPT WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS ON IT SEEMS LIKE SOMETHING IS GETTING HOT.

NHTSA ID 554620 · filed Sep 14, 2000
All 10 reports naming electrical

Interior & seats

Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.

9
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

THE DRIVERS DOOR LATCH BROKE WHILE DRIVING, THE DOOR HAD TO BE HELD SHUT BY THE DRIVER UNTIL SHE RETURNED HOME. NLM

NHTSA ID 560069 · filed Mar 5, 2001

WHILE AT A STOP SIGN VEHICLE WAS REARENDED. UPON IMPACT, DRIVERS SEAT BECAME LOOSE AND SHAKY, PARTIALLY DETATCHED FROM ANCHORS. *AK CONSUMER SUFFERED INJURIES.*JB

NHTSA ID 880234 · filed Feb 9, 2001
All 9 reports naming interior & seats

Airbags

Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.

7
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

WHILE SITTING AT A STOP SIGN VEHICLE WAS REARENDED, AND NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED*AK. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK, BACK, AND KNEE. *SLC

NHTSA ID 880228 · filed Feb 9, 2001

WHILE DRIVING OVER A DIP IN THE ROAD DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED UNEXPECTEDLY, CAUSING INJURIES . *AK

NHTSA ID 836625 · filed Jun 8, 1999

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Fuel system

Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.

6
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

ENGINE BAY CAUGHT FIRE, SUSPECTED FUEL LEAK NEAR FIREWALL. CAR BURNED TO THE GROUND.*AK

NHTSA ID 761155 · filed Apr 24, 2002

FUEL LINE BURST AT 70MPH CAUSING 3 GALLONS OF GASOLINE TO SPEW OVER ENTIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.*AK

NHTSA ID 724700 · filed Jun 28, 2000

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Powertrain (other)

Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.

5
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

MILEAGE INDICATOR NEVER CHANGED WHEN VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

NHTSA ID 8010692 · filed May 29, 2002

MILEAGE INDICATOR NEVER CHANGED WHEN VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

NHTSA ID 8010691 · filed May 29, 2002

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Body & structure

Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.

5
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

WHEN VEHICLE IS IN REVERSE THERE IS A GRINDING METAL SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN TAKEN TO MIDAS, MIDAS DISCOVERED THAT REAR CROSS MEMBER IS CRACKED. THIS INFORMATION WAS ALSO VERIFIED BY A CHRYSLER DEALER. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED.

NHTSA ID 823207 · filed May 11, 1998

THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HINGE IS BROKEN, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FROM ENTERING AND EXITING THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER ALSO STATES THE DOOR IS OFF SET. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ID 821597 · filed Feb 20, 1998

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Engine

Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

VEHICLE STALLS FOR NO APPARENT REASON AT LOW SPEED CAUSING THE POWER STEERING TO FAIL.

NHTSA ID 538149 · filed Jul 10, 1998

WHENEVER DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL OUT FOR NO REASON & WITHOUT WARNING. HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. SPEED WOULD VARY. WAS PUMPING ACCELERATOR TO NO AVAIL. HAD TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP BEFORE & MECHANIC HAD CHANGED FUEL PUMP, COMPUTER CHIP ANYTHING ELSE NEEDED CHANGING. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. VEHICLE BACK AT DEALERSHIP. *AK

NHTSA ID 824184 · filed Jun 11, 1998

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Visibility

Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

CAR UNDER WARRANTY WHEN PURCHASED. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF ANY OF THE PROBLEMS LISTED ON THE DEFECTS LISTING. I REPLACED REAR WINDOW MOTORS, I REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION, I REPARIED THE TRANSMISSION, AND THE LIST GOES ON. WHAT RECOURSE DO I HAVE TO RECOUP SOME OF MY EXPENSES? I STILL OWN THE CAR AND DRIVE IT. *AK

NHTSA ID 707615 · filed Jun 16, 1999

THE FAN CONTROL SWITCH FOR THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITION IS NOT WORKING. HAS A STRONG BURNING ODOR WHEN YOU TURN IT ON. HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALER. TT

NHTSA ID 977018 · filed Dec 27, 1995

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Driver assistance

Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

GOING 45 MPH, COMING UPON STOP LIGHT, LIFTED FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR PEDAL, & STARTED BRAKING, ENGINE CONTINUED TO RACE, TRIED LIFTING ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHICH CAME UP, PRESSED VERY HARD ON BRAKES (NO ABS BRAKES) TO STOP. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. *AK

NHTSA ID 807406 · filed Jan 9, 1997

WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONING, DROPPED DOWN INTO LOW GEAR, THEN SUDDENLY VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, ENGINE OVERPOWERING BRAKES, VEHICLE HIT A WALL. *AK

NHTSA ID 804543 · filed Nov 4, 1996

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Exterior lighting

Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TURN SIGNAL (LEFT) FAILED 3 TIMES; CIGARETTE LIGHTER HASN'T WORKED SINCE CAR WAS PURCHASED. *AK

NHTSA ID 738915 · filed Jan 7, 2001

OWNER STATES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT NIGHT AND TRYING TO USE THE HIGH BEAMS THE HEADLIGHTS COMPLETELY WENT OUT, OWNER NOTES THAT WIRES AND SWITCHES HAD BEEN REPLACED BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

NHTSA ID 809665 · filed Mar 4, 1997

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Seat belts

Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

CONSUMER WAS REARENDED, IMPACT 50 MPH AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT CAME UNLATCHED, CAUSING THE OCCUPANT TO BE PUSHED INTO THE WINDSHIELD. *AK

NHTSA ID 809411 · filed Feb 26, 1997

CONSUMER WAS IN ACCIDENT AND SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD, CONSUMER'S HEAD HIT WINDSHIELD. *AK

NHTSA ID 968778 · filed Jul 14, 1995

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Tires & wheels

Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

REAR STABILIZER BAR CRACKED ON PASSENGER SIDE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LEAN IN RIGHT TURNS, CAUSING DOOR AJAR LIGHT TO COME ON, POWER DOOR LOCKS TO LOCK, EXCESSIVE WEAR ON REAR TIRES AND LOUD CREAKING NOISE. *DH

NHTSA ID 507028 · filed Aug 1, 1996

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Heating & air conditioning

Reports naming the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

THE FAN CONTROL SWITCH FOR THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITION IS NOT WORKING. HAS A STRONG BURNING ODOR WHEN YOU TURN IT ON. HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALER. TT

NHTSA ID 977018 · filed Dec 27, 1995

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Steering

Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAILURE, RACK AND PINION SYSTEM BINDS, PARTIAL LOSS OF STEERING. TT DEALER REPLACED RACK AND PINION UNIT. *SLC

NHTSA ID 975391 · filed Nov 24, 1995

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

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