AI Damage1993 Chrysler Lebaron Convertible: common problems
Owners of the 1993 Chrysler Lebaron Convertible filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and powertrain. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 25% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 25% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 4 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The next morning, when the car was started, smoke filled the passenger compartment. Upon investigation, I discovered that the wire from the emergency brake switch shorted and melted off the insulation, causing additional wiring problems. The headlight will not turn off.
The vehicle experienced the same malfunction with the automatic transmission as stated in tsb 621898.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Lebaron Convertible has 4 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 4, about average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Chrysler Lebaron Convertible?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, powertrain. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: headlights and tail lights (25%), smoke, burning smell, fire (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1993 Chrysler Lebaron Convertible?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1993 Chrysler Lebaron Convertible from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1993 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.