1993 Chrysler LEBARON: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
37 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
70,349 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train:Automatic Transmission is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 37 complaints (13.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 8 | 21.6% |
| Engine operation | 5 | 13.5% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 2.7% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 2.7% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 5 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 4 |
| Suspension:Front | 3 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 2 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 5; Electrical System:Ignition: 4; Suspension:Front: 3; Air Bags:Frontal: 2; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator: 2; Electrical System:Ignition:Module: 2; Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 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 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 34 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 | 11 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
1995: 11; 1996: 9; 2000: 7; 2001: 2; 2002: 4; 2003: 1; 2004: 2; 2005: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train:Automatic Transmission leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 8 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 5 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 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 10009027 · 2003-03-04 (March 4, 2003)
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING AND RESULTED IN EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. *AK *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10009027 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10089215 · 2004-10-12 (October 12, 2004)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10089215 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10102860 · 2004-12-13 (December 13, 2004)
REAR AXLE: REAR CROSS-MEMBER: WELD SEPARATION; INCIDENT #1 7/24/97 MILEAGE 32,640, INCIDENT #2 12/13/04 MILEAGE 70,349. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 70,349 miles reported. Look up ODI 10102860 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10119511 · 2005-05-03 (May 3, 2005)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 170,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10119511 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 485775 · 1995-06-30 (June 30, 1995)
ANTILOCK BRAKES ENGAGED WHEN APPLYING EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO BRAKE PEDAL ON A WET ROAD, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *AW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 485775 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 490534 · 1995-12-11 (December 11, 1995)
INTERMITTENT STALLING DUE TO MAIN COMPUTER PROBLEM. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 490534 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 503068 · 1996-03-20 (March 20, 1996)
DESIGN OF SEAT IS A POOR FIT FOR SHORT DRIVERS. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 503068 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 503546 · 1996-04-16 (April 16, 1996)
HEADLIGHT LENS LEAKS, ALLOWING CONDENSATION AND RESIDUE INSIDE LENS, WHICH EVENTUALLY REDUCE VISIBILITY. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 503546 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.