AI Damage1992 Chrysler Lebaron: common problems
Owners of the 1992 Chrysler Lebaron filed 78 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 78
- involving a crash
- 10
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 23% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 15% of all complaints
- 3 Suspension 14% of all complaints
- 4 Electrical system 12% of all complaints
- 5 Air bags 9% of all complaints
- 6 Fuel system 8% of all complaints
- 7 Seats 6% of all complaints
- 8 Structure 6% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 18 complaints (23% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Service brakes: 12 complaints (15% of all), 4 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Suspension: 11 complaints (14% of all).
- Electrical system: 9 complaints (12% of all).
- Air bags: 7 complaints (9% of all), 4 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2.5 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- 2.5 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
- 3 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 3-speed
- automatic, 4-speed
- manual, 5-speednamed in 1 complaints
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 78 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
While sitting at a stop sign vehicle was rearended, and neither airbag deployed. Driver sustained injuries to the neck, back, and knee.
While at a stop sign vehicle was rearended. Upon impact, drivers seat became loose and shaky, partially detatched from anchors. Consumer suffered injuries.
Consumer was rearended, impact 50 mph and the driver's side air bag did not deploy, the driver's side seat belt came unlatched, causing the occupant to be pushed into the windshield.
Abs, brake failure, abs light continues to come on, applied brakes, had complete loss, impact 12:00 position, speed 25 mph.
Upon impact, during frontal crash at approx. 15mph, 12:00 on front bumper, airbag failed to deploy. Tt
When made attempt to stop, experience brake failure, pedal went to floor, then continued to roll forward, hitting another vehicle. Tt vehicle had been to dealer several times regarding brake problems prior to accident, dealer had replaced the master cylinder twice.
Abs: seems as though there is still room for pedal to move after pressing brake pedal; vehicle still rolls ahead; rearended another vehicle. Tt
Consumer was in accident and seat belt did not hold, consumer's head hit windshield.
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 4,151 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 11% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Lebaron has 32 complaints (20 years in the data). This year has 78, above average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Chrysler Lebaron?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, service brakes, suspension. Total complaints: 78. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (6%), stalls while driving (6%), brake failure (4%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1992 Chrysler Lebaron?
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 1992 Chrysler Lebaron 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 1992 models
Read also
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.