AI Damage1993 Chrysler Lebaron: common problems
Owners of the 1993 Chrysler Lebaron filed 66 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and suspension. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 66
- involving a crash
- 6
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 32% of all complaints
- 2 Suspension 20% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 17% of all complaints
- 4 Engine and cooling 11% of all complaints
- 5 Air bags 6% of all complaints
- 6 Service brakes 6% of all complaints
- 7 Steering 6% of all complaints
- 8 Vehicle speed control 6% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 21 complaints (32% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Suspension: 13 complaints (20% of all).
- Electrical system: 11 complaints (17% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 7 complaints (11% of all).
- Air bags: 4 complaints (6% 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
- 3 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 3-speed
- automatic, 4-speed
- manual, 5-speed
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 66 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 | 21 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 1 | 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.
While driving at 55 mph and without warning occurred a collision, resulting in air bags not deploying, causing driver minor facial injuries.
While traveling 25 mph in a parking lot, the driver's side airbag experienced violent deployment without indication, causing injuries to driver. *ycet.
Consumer parked car in the driveway, the gear shifted out of park, rolled down driveway and hit tree.
Antilock brakes engaged when applying excessive pressure to brake pedal on a wet road, causing accident.
Driver air bag did not deploy after pulling in parking lot and vehicle accelerated out of control. Tt
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.
There was a loud bang and the vehicle jerked extremely hard. The transmission was rebuilt and currently it would not shift from second gear.
The vehicle caught on fire while driving and resulted in extensive damage.
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 4,568 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 12% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Lebaron has 32 complaints (20 years in the data). This year has 66, above average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- 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.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Chrysler Lebaron?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, suspension, electrical system. Total complaints: 66. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (11%), door locks, latches, handles (3%), jerking, harsh shifts (3%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1993 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 1993 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 1993 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 2026-11-06.