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1993 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 May 3, 2005
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 1993 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

  • Suspension1315.7%
  • Electrical1113.3%
  • Engine78.4%
  • Powertrain (other)78.4%
  • Interior & seats44.8%
  • Brakes44.8%
  • Driver assistance44.8%
  • Airbags44.8%
  • Steering44.8%
  • Body & structure33.6%
  • Fuel system33.6%
  • Seat belts22.4%
  • Exterior lighting22.4%

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.

15
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A BANG. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THE TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE. AFTER HAVING THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED, THE TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE AGAIN. THE SECOND GEAR IS GONE. *AK THERE WAS A LOUD BANG AND THE VEHICLE JERKED EXTREMELY HARD. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT AND CURRENTLY IT WOULD NOT SHIFT FROM SECOND GEAR. *SC

NHTSA ID 10089215 · filed Oct 12, 2004

TRANSMISSION WENT INTO "LIMP-HOME" MODE (LOCKED IN 2ND GEAR. ALSO SHOWED SLIPPAGE IN R-D SHIFT. MECHANIC DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AS FAILURE IN INTERNAL VALVING. HE ALSO FOUND A DSCARDED CIGARETTE BET IN THE VALVE BODY. TRANSMISSION NOT REPAIRABLE. REPLACED TRANSMISSION AND TRANSMISSION SENSORS, TO THE TUNE OF $2,800. SPOKE TO CHRYSLER'S CUSTOMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT BEFORE AUTHORIZING REPAIR. THEY FLATLY REFUSED TO OFFER ANY GOODWILL ADJUSTMENT, BECAUSE I WAS SECOND OWNER. HOWOVER, I HAVE ORIGINAL OWNER'S STATEMENT THAT CAR WAS SERVICED ACCORDING TO MANUAL, AND TRANSMISSION WAS NEVER OPENED WHILE SHE OWNED IT. THIS IS APPARENTLY A COMMON PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSIONS USED IN THE EARLY 1990S. A TRANSMISSION SHOULD NOT FAIL THIS SOON, AND CHRYSLER SHOULD BE FORCED TO PAY FOR THE CONSEQUENCES OF ITS POOR DESIGN PRACTICES.*AK

NHTSA ID 761204 · filed Apr 25, 2002
All 15 reports naming transmission

Suspension

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

13
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

REAR AXLE: REAR CROSS-MEMBER: WELD SEPARATION; INCIDENT #1 7/24/97 MILEAGE 32,640, INCIDENT #2 12/13/04 MILEAGE 70,349. *AK

NHTSA ID 10102860 · filed Dec 13, 2004

CONSUMER STATED THE TORQUE TUBE CRACKS INSIDE OF WELD ON LEFT HAND SIDE OF VEHICLE WHICH WEAKENS THE TRAILING ARM. DEALER CONTACTED. NLM *YH

NHTSA ID 8007827 · filed Apr 17, 2002
All 13 reports naming suspension

Electrical

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

11
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

HAD TO CALL AUTOMOTIVE CLUB TO THAW OUT START TO START CAR

NHTSA ID 702098 · filed Jan 10, 1999

DURING VEHICLE OPERATION THE VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. THIS HAS BEEN A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM AND THE DEALER IS UNABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMR STATES DOOR LOCK ARE INOPERABLE WHEN HEADLIGHS ARE ON ENGINE SURGES AND MAKES NOISE.*JB

NHTSA ID 805247 · filed Nov 18, 1996
All 11 reports naming electrical

Engine

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

7
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING AND RESULTED IN EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. *AK *NLM

NHTSA ID 10009027 · filed Mar 4, 2003

HEAVY GAS VAPOR SMELL COMING FROM CAR - INSPECTION INDCIATES NO PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA ID 740778 · filed Feb 12, 2001

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.

7
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

WELD JOINTS ON BOTH ENDS OF THE AXLE FAILED, BACK WHEELS COULD FALL OFF. *AK

NHTSA ID 723116 · filed May 24, 2000

ODOMETER / SPEEDOMETER READINGS ARE 10% HIGH, THIS REQUIRES CONSTANT RE-CALCULATION OF SPEED WHILE DRIVING. POLICE HAVE STOPPED CAR FOR GOING UNDER SPEED LIMIT. *AK

NHTSA ID 722735 · filed May 16, 2000

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

Interior & seats

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

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

DURING VEHICLE OPERATION THE VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. THIS HAS BEEN A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM AND THE DEALER IS UNABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMR STATES DOOR LOCK ARE INOPERABLE WHEN HEADLIGHS ARE ON ENGINE SURGES AND MAKES NOISE.*JB

NHTSA ID 805247 · filed Nov 18, 1996

DURING SUDDEN STOPS THE REAR SEAT SLIDES FORWARD, THE LOCKS DO NOT LOCK. *AK

NHTSA ID 984669 · filed May 20, 1996

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

Brakes

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

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

THE BRAKE ROTORS ON THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE ROTATED AND REPLACED TWICE. *AK

NHTSA ID 824000 · filed Jun 5, 1998

ANTILOCK BRAKES ENGAGED WHEN APPLYING EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO BRAKE PEDAL ON A WET ROAD, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *AW

NHTSA ID 485775 · filed Jun 30, 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.

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A BANG. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THE TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE. AFTER HAVING THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED, THE TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE AGAIN. THE SECOND GEAR IS GONE. *AK THERE WAS A LOUD BANG AND THE VEHICLE JERKED EXTREMELY HARD. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT AND CURRENTLY IT WOULD NOT SHIFT FROM SECOND GEAR. *SC

NHTSA ID 10089215 · filed Oct 12, 2004

TRANSMISSION FAILURE, LOCKED UP IN 2ND GEAR WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED OF 70MPH, CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED, ALSO SEALS ARE FAULTY AND COMPUTER FAILED.*AK

NHTSA ID 801126 · filed Aug 21, 1996

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

Airbags

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

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING OCCURRED A COLLISION, RESULTING IN AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING, CAUSING DRIVER MINOR FACIAL INJURIES.*AK

NHTSA ID 8005502 · filed Mar 12, 2002

WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH IN A PARKING LOT, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG EXPERIENCED VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT WITHOUT INDICATION, CAUSING INJURIES TO DRIVER. *YCET.

NHTSA ID 842585 · filed Aug 10, 1999

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.

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

DURING SNOW STORMS POWER STEERING FREEZES UP, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STEER VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ID 811965 · filed May 2, 1997

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, STEERING WHEEL MOVED SIDE TO SIDE & UP & DOWN WHILE IN TILT POSITION. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. WAS INFORMED SPOT WELD ON STEERING COLUMN WAS BROKEN. *AK

NHTSA ID 808534 · filed Feb 3, 1997

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.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ID 766888 · filed Sep 9, 2002

THE VEHICLE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN PROPERLY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ID 826404 · filed Aug 7, 1998

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.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

CONTACT STATES: 1993 CHRYSLER LEBARON GASOLINE UNDER CARRIAGE OR LINE DEVELOPED A LEAK IS SUSPECTED. HAS NOT TAKEN THIS TO A DEALER OR MECHANIC. JUST NOTICED THIS YESTERDAY. CAN SMELL GAS AND SEE LEAKAGE, INFACT IT LOST A QUARTER OF A TANK WITHIN 20 MILES WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY.*AK

NHTSA ID 10119511 · filed May 3, 2005

CONSUMER WAS IDLING IN A TRAFFIC JAM WHEN NOTICED THAT THE GAS GAUGE WAS DROPPING AND SMELLED OF FUEL. THE FUEL WAS BEING PRESSURIZED AND SPRAYING OUT, THERE WAS A PUDDLE DEVELOPING AS CONSUMER MOVED SLOWLY DURING TRAFFIC JAM. *AK

NHTSA ID 824176 · filed Jun 11, 1998

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

THERE IS TOO MUCH PULL OR SLACK IN BOTH OF THE SHOULDER BELTS. THEY WILL NOT RESTRAIN DRIVER IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. *AK

NHTSA ID 803702 · filed Oct 18, 1996

EXPERIENCED DRIVERS' SEAT BELT BUCKLE MALFUNCTION, WHEN MALE WON'T GO INTO FEMALE, WHILE DRIVING POPS OPEN, OR WON'T UNLATCH. *AK

NHTSA ID 987373 · filed Jul 25, 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

HEADLIGHT LENS LEAKS, ALLOWING CONDENSATION AND RESIDUE INSIDE LENS, WHICH EVENTUALLY REDUCE VISIBILITY. *DSH

NHTSA ID 503546 · filed Apr 16, 1996

HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT PROVIDING SUFFICIENT VISIBILITY. TT CONSUMER STATES THIS IS NOT A FAILURE THIS IS A DEFECT.*JB

NHTSA ID 975633 · filed Nov 28, 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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