1992 Chrysler LEBARON: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
38 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
96,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 38 complaints (13.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 6 | 15.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 7.9% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 5.3% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 5.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 2.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 3 |
| Suspension:Rear | 3 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 5; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 4; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery: 3; Suspension:Rear: 3; Air Bags:Frontal: 2; Electrical System:Ignition: 2; Power Train: 2; Seats: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 37 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2008 | 1 |
1995: 17; 1996: 8; 2000: 5; 2001: 4; 2002: 3; 2008: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10253255 · 2008-12-30 (December 30, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 CHRYSLER LEBARON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PAINT WAS PEELING FROM THE ROOF AND FRONT BUMPER ON HIS VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER TO INQUIRE IF THEY WOULD REPAIR IT FOR FREE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT PAY FOR THE REPAIR BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS TOO OLD AND THE MILEAGE WAS TOO HIGH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000. UPDATED 020209 *BF UPDATED 02/03/09. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 96,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10253255 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 480283 · 1995-01-30 (January 30, 1995)
HOOD LATCH FAILS TO RELEASE PROPERLY, CAUSING DIFFICULTY OPENING HOOD. *AW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480283 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 480831 · 1995-01-25 (January 25, 1995)
WIRING HARNESS FIRE. *AW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480831 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 482905 · 1995-04-04 (April 4, 1995)
REPLACEMENT OF ALL BRAKES. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 482905 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 483432 · 1995-08-26 (August 26, 1995)
CALIPERS REPLACED DUE TO BEING CRACKED/RUBBING ON ROTORS. *AW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 483432 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 485427 · 1995-06-27 (June 27, 1995)
TORN CONVERTIBLE TOP. *AW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 485427 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 505660 · 1996-06-18 (June 18, 1996)
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM MODULE/HYDRAULIC UNIT FAILED. *DH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 505660 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 507028 · 1996-08-01 (August 1, 1996)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 507028 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
92V015000 · Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Reported: 1992-02-14 (February 14, 1992)
THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.
Consequence: FRACTURES OF THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLINGBOLT RESULT IN A LACK OF COUPLING LOAD ON THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.
Remedy: REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.
NHTSA campaign record ↗92V070000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
Reported: 1992-05-13 (May 13, 1992)
THE HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED AND THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY BE PREVENTED FROM ENGAGING WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED.
Consequence: 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, REDUCING OPERATOR'S ABILITY TO SEE THE ROAD AND ONCOMINGTRAFFIC, AND POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: ADJUST THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH TO ALLOW THE LATCH ASSEMBLY TO PROPERLY ENGAGE WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED.
NHTSA campaign record ↗