1993 Chrysler Lebaron
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
66 complaints6 involved a crash1 involved a fire3 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
Rear axle: rear cross-member: weld separation; incident #1 7/24/97 mileage 32,640, incident #2 12/13/04 mileage 70,349. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Vehicle speed control › Linkages
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
- Engine and engine cooling
The vehicle caught on fire while driving and resulted in extensive damage. *ak *nlm
- Structure › Body › Door
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission went into "limp-home" mode (locked in 2ND gear. Also showed slippage in r-d shift. Mechanic diagnosed problem as failure in internal valving. He also found a dscarded cigarette bet in the valve body. Transmission not repairable. Replaced transmission and transmission sensors, to the…
Transmission went into "limp-home" mode (locked in 2ND gear. Also showed slippage in r-d shift. Mechanic diagnosed problem as failure in internal valving. He also found a dscarded cigarette bet in the valve body. Transmission not repairable. Replaced transmission and transmission sensors, to the tune of $2,800. Spoke to chrysler's customer relations department before authorizing repair. They flatly refused to offer any goodwill adjustment, because I was second owner. Howover, I have original owner's statement that car was serviced according to manual, and transmission was never opened while she owned it. This IS apparently a common problem with transmissions used in the early 1990s. A transmission should not fail this soon, and chrysler should be forced to pay for the consequences of its poor design practices.*ak
- Suspension
Consumer stated the torque tube cracks inside of weld on left hand side of vehicle which weakens the trailing arm. Dealer contacted. nlm *yh
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving at 55 mph and without warning occurred a collision, resulting in air bags not deploying, causing driver minor facial injuries.*ak
- Suspension › Front
The entire front end of the vehicle feels unstable while driving. nlm
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Heavy gas vapor smell coming from car - inspection indciates no problem. *ak
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Torsion bar
Dealer welded ends of broken torsion bars to trailing arms 9/8/99 the weld broke 8/30/00 chrysler says it IS not a manf. Defect. the car was not involved in an accident so what caused it to break 2 times? it sure seem to me like a manaf. Defect. One of the repair places I had look at it…
Dealer welded ends of broken torsion bars to trailing arms 9/8/99 the weld broke 8/30/00 chrysler says it IS not a manf. Defect. the car was not involved in an accident so what caused it to break 2 times? it sure seem to me like a manaf. Defect. One of the repair places I had look at it thought the entire rear end needs to be replaced. was told that in present condition when going at 60-70 mph & turn one may lose control. also, the rear end IS wobelly.
- Power train › Axle assembly
Weld joints on both ends of the axle failed, back wheels could fall off. *ak
- Power train
Odometer / speedometer readings are 10% high, this requires constant re-calculation of speed while driving. Police have stopped car for going under speed limit. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Torque converter
The torque converter failed resulting in the transmission having to be rebuilt. nlm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys
While driving in snow serpentine belt would become dislodged due to snow getting inside of engine. Taken to dealership & informed consumer of a factory defect. serpentine belt needed replacing. No way to block snow from getting into engine.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
While driving transmission completely malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to become inoperable. Consumer wants to be refunded for repairs. *ak *ML
- Power train › Automatic transmission
While driving about 50 mph heard a noise that came from under vehicle. Then, transmission locked up, and vehicle had to be towed. *ak *ML
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
While traveling at low speen noticed vehicle would not move. Consumer looked around vehicle and noticed lower ball jont broke. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further informaton. *ak
- Suspension › Rear
While driving at a speed of 20 mph passenger's side rear wheel began to wobble, causing the consumer to lose control . The dealer was unable to fix the problem because of too many broken welds on rear wheel. *ak
- Suspension › Rear
The welds on the back wheel failed causing vibration. All the welds did not fail, but enough failed so the suspention could not be repaired. The failure was so bad a complete new read suspention had to be done. A dealer comment that this IS a common problem caused me to fill out this report. This…
The welds on the back wheel failed causing vibration. All the welds did not fail, but enough failed so the suspention could not be repaired. The failure was so bad a complete new read suspention had to be done. A dealer comment that this IS a common problem caused me to fill out this report. This has been reported to chrysler ref 630-5949. I have not seen a failure such as this in any vehicle I have owned in the past 40 years. Crysler seemed unconcerned about this issue.
- Air bags › Frontal
While traveling 25 mph in a parking lot, the driver's side airbag experienced violent deployment without indication, causing injuries to driver. *ycet.
- Suspension
Consumer was driving approximately 35mph when he heard a metal grinding noise, at that time consumer decided to park vehicle and tied it in. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
The transmission has been rebuilt twice and replaced entirely once within the last year. *Ak
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Had to call automotive club to thaw out start to start car
- Suspension › Rear
Rear axel broke causing problem with mobility.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Steering column separation
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr…
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(G), nhtsa has decided to limit the scope of the petition vehicles to 1993-1995 models, excluding the 1993 jeep grand cherokee and 1994-1995 dodge RAM series trucks that were recalled (93v210 & 96v230) for steering column failure.if the analysis of these vehicles had identified a potential problem, the scope could have been expanded in an investigation.a review of odi's data base shows no recent complaints and a lack of a complaint trend concerning the subject issue on the subject vehicles as a whole or by individual models.therefore, the petition IS denied.for details, see federal register notice volume 68, no. 130, july 8, 2003.
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.
- 10220489Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 10191460Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 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
- 600751Subject on delayed transaxle engagement.
- 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.
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