1992 Chrysler Lebaron problems
Owners have filed 100 complaints about the 1992 Chrysler Lebaron with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 18% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of suspension at 13%.
Complaints100
Crashes13
Fires6
Injuries12
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Power train 18.0% · 18
Suspension 13.0% · 13
Service brakes, hydraulic 12.0% · 12
Electrical system 9.0% · 9
Seats 8.0% · 8
Air bags 7.0% · 7
Fuel system, gasoline 6.0% · 6
Structure 5.0% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 13 describe a crash, 6 describe a fire and 12 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Filings have fallen off, 9 in the last three years against 31 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 96,000 miles.
In owners' own words
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. Power train
Automatic transmission appears to be in wrong gear, sounds like a vehicle with manual transmission traveling too fast in low gear, resulting in rpm needle rising and then dropping/lurching. Power train
The rear axle makes a popping noise when going over uneven surfaces. Mechanic stated that the axle has several cracks. Axle has not been replaced at this time. Power train
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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