1992 Chrysler Lebaron
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1992 Chrysler Lebaron. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
78 complaints10 involved a crash6 involved a fire11 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Unknown or other
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…
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
- Power train
Mileage indicator never changed when vehicle was purchased. dealer notified.*ak
- Power train
Mileage indicator never changed when vehicle was purchased. dealer notified.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Engine bay caught fire, suspected fuel leak near firewall. Car burned to the ground.*ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
The drivers door latch broke while driving, the door had to be held shut by the driver until she returned home. nlm
- Seats
While at a stop sign vehicle was rearended. upon impact, drivers seat became loose and shaky, partially detatched from anchors. *ak consumer suffered injuries.*jb
- Air bags › Frontal
While sitting at a stop sign vehicle was rearended, and neither airbag deployed*ak. driver sustained injuries to the neck, back, and knee. *slc
- Equipment › Electrical · Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Flasher unit
Turn signal (left) failed 3 times; cigarette lighter hasn't worked since car was purchased. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
Steering wheel column caught fire after noticing air bag light on, air conditioner quit working, power windows quit working, and the ignition wasn't working, took to dealer to fix, everything works except when the air conditioner IS on it seems like something IS getting hot.
- Suspension › Rear
Brought vehicle to a number of repair shops plus the dealer before locating the problem. Had a number of items changed which did not eliminate the squeeking noice from the rear.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
No summary listed for above vehicle. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Fuel line burst at 70mph causing 3 gallons of gasoline to spew over entire engine compartment.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
No summary listed for abov evehicle. *Ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
There IS a short within the ignition switch, and ignition switch locks up. consumer IS unable to get the vehicle to start, and the dealer can't determine the cause of the problem. *Ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Starting up vehicle and smoke was coming out from the under the dash of the steering column, and shut off vehicle. Got out and vehicle caught on fire. Vehicle was totalled. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ignition switch sticks in the start position. Radio and other parts related to the electrical system do not work when switch IS stuck.
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
When traveling 55 mph the hood flew up, reducing driver's ability to see oncoming traffic. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to replace parts. Recall number 92v070000/ hood latch failure this vehicle not included in recall due to vin#. please provide any further details. *Ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
When driving at any speed and applying brakes, driver's side and passenger's side seats go forward. *ak *ML
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Car under warranty when purchased. I was never notified of any of the problems listed on the defects listing. I replaced rear window motors, I replaced the transmission, I reparied the transmission, and the list goes on. what recourse do I have to recoup some of my expenses? I still own the car and drive it. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving over a dip in the road driver's airbag deployed unexpectedly, causing injuries . *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Power train › Automatic transmission
Vehicle continually stalling.
- Seats
Seat broke, lower bolt in the drivers side, broke completely in half and did the screw which held the cover in place.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
Was in traffic when vehicle died for no reason. Speed was not involved. Took to dealer. Mechanic could not find anything wrong the first time. The next time, vehicle was placed on rack & mechanic replaced the computer chip. *ak
- Suspension › Rear · Suspension › Rear › Shock absorber
When you slow down my car maks a funny noise which IS called a ratcheting sound when you come to a hault. A friend of mine had the samething wrong and other chrysler lebaron cars I have been next to at stop lights have made the same noise. It's something in the transmission. The rear of my car…
When you slow down my car maks a funny noise which IS called a ratcheting sound when you come to a hault. A friend of mine had the samething wrong and other chrysler lebaron cars I have been next to at stop lights have made the same noise. It's something in the transmission. The rear of my car makes a real funny noise that sounds like the shocks have gone bad. In fact, we have replaced the rear shocks, and it still makes the noise. We had no idea what it was until a friend of mine was in the car and heard the noise and said her car did the samething, and came to find out it was the torsion bar in the rear of the vehicle. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
While driving at <5 mph (rush hour traffic), depressed accelerator and car reacted as if in neutral (revving, no movement), let off gas and tried again. Engine revved, slammed into gear and went approx. 30 ft. Occurred 3 more times and had to be towed. transmission shop stated that "overdrive snap…
While driving at <5 mph (rush hour traffic), depressed accelerator and car reacted as if in neutral (revving, no movement), let off gas and tried again. Engine revved, slammed into gear and went approx. 30 ft. Occurred 3 more times and had to be towed. transmission shop stated that "overdrive snap ring broke inside main input drum assembly and the forward drum assembly blew up" resulting in need to rebuild trans., replace all clutch plates and torque converter. shop stated that chrysler knew of this problem and had upgrades to transmission but did not recall because "not every car had the problem". cost to rebuild transmission and have upgrade installed $2025.51.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Throttle will not return to the position
Uncontrolled engine speed condition results fro throttle shaft binding
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10130081Return: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock packaged before 2016/07/31 (31 July, 2016)of follow ing part numbers:68176457AF, 68176459AF. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 13 September, 2016.
- 1013008005182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 12 September, 2016.
- 10130079Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy - A-Pillar Rt/Lt You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part numbers: 1ZA04DX9AE, 1ZA05DX9AE. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Replacement part can be obtained by reordering the same part number. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 12 September, 2016.
- 10129047Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
- 10129046Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
- 10129045CBXDP361AA Return: Spacer Kit - Visor You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock of part number CBXDP361AA. Replacement part number is CBXDP361AB w hich is in stock and available for order. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 16 September, 2016.
- 101290441NT30XDVAC - Inspect and Return: Panel - Instrument Panel You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 1N T30XDVAC. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Replacement part can be obtained by reordering the same part number. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 07 September, 2016.
- 10129043Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module - Transmission You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of follow ing part numbers:52120000AA, 52119435AF, 05078709AB. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 07 September, 2016.
- 10129042Return: Lamp Assy - CHMSL& Cargo Light You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of follow ing part numbers:55372082AE, 55372082AD, 55372082AC, 55372082AB, 55372082AA. Replacement part number is 55372082AF w hich is in stock and available. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 07 September, 2016.
- 10129041P/N CBSZR068AA: Inspect & Return: Module Kit - Occupant Restraint You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return part number CBSZR068AA as per the QIR attached. Replacement part can be obtained by ordering the same part number (CBSZR068AA) Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 02 September, 2016.
- 6092304Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures.
- 6089800Daimlerchrysler corporation IS now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles.
- 6089311Concerns with a/c evaporator odor. *Nlm
- 6089028Information on 41te/42le service information. *Nlm
- 6088988Concerns with 41te/42le transaxle shudder during an emcc (electronically modulated converter clutch) shift. *Nlm
- 6088834Information regarding nhtsa authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *Nlm
- 6088786Concerns with engine coolant usage. *Nlm
- 634272Flash programming failure recovery. *Slc
- 621898Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4.
- 620059Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty.
- 618049Subject regarding wire splice repairs.
- 615688Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 612160Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *Mjs
- 610635Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 609995This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts.
- 607963Information on child seat tether anchors.
- 607959This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket.
- 605014Conditions with intermittent loss of speed control.
- 604696Subject regarding reusable automatic transmission oil pan gasket.
- 604364Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (trs)
- 603153Subject regarding airbag on - off switches.
- 602450Subject regarding the airbag on-off switches.
- 602318Discussion on airbag on- off switches for selected vehicles
- 600862Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment.
- 54423Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity.
- 54371Condition with tranaxle shudder during a 3RD gear to 3RD gear partial emcc ( electronically modulated converter clutch) engagement, 3RD gear partial emcc to 4TH gear partial emcc engagement, or 4TH gear to 4TH gear emcc engagement.
- 52963Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol.
- 51993Vehicle shudder during torque converter emcc (lock up) operation/diagnostic trouble code 38.
- 51978Vehicles with 3.0L engines - intake valve deposits - driveway die out, rough idle, lack of power, sags or hesitation.
- 51942Difficult to clean light colored "chalky" residue from plastic body components that are molded in black.
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