1992 CHRYSLER LEBARON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
100
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1992 CHRYSLER LEBARON
The 1992 CHRYSLER LEBARON has received a total of 100 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH, STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (12 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (8 complaints), and Air Bagsfrontal (7 complaints).
Recalls for the 1992 CHRYSLER LEBARON
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1992 CHRYSLER LEBARON, potentially affecting up to 37,000 vehicles.
Recall 92V070000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
| 17,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 92V015000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
| 20,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1992 CHRYSLER LEBARON
100 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 CHRYSLER LEBARON. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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
MILEAGE INDICATOR NEVER CHANGED WHEN VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
MILEAGE INDICATOR NEVER CHANGED WHEN VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
ENGINE BAY CAUGHT FIRE, SUSPECTED FUEL LEAK NEAR FIREWALL. CAR BURNED TO THE GROUND.*AK
THE DRIVERS DOOR LATCH BROKE WHILE DRIVING, THE DOOR HAD TO BE HELD SHUT BY THE DRIVER UNTIL SHE RETURNED HOME. NLM
Safety Rating for the 1992 CHRYSLER LEBARON
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1992 CHRYSLER LEBARON in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1992 CHRYSLER LEBARON
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1992 CHRYSLER LEBARON. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
CH081695 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CRUISE CONTROL OVERSHOOT/UNDERSHOOT DURING INITIAL SET SPEED SELECTION. *TW
080995 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE SWITCHES ON THE RIGHT FRONT POWER WINDOW AND THE CONVERTIBLE TOP SWITCH. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1992 CHRYSLER LEBARON
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHRYSLER LEBARON
- 1987 CHRYSLER LEBARON — 59 complaints
- 1988 CHRYSLER LEBARON — 40 complaints
- 1989 CHRYSLER LEBARON — 69 complaints
- 1990 CHRYSLER LEBARON — 96 complaints
- 1991 CHRYSLER LEBARON — 95 complaints
- 1992 CHRYSLER LEBARON (current)
- 1993 CHRYSLER LEBARON — 87 complaints
- 1994 CHRYSLER LEBARON — 133 complaints
- 1995 CHRYSLER LEBARON — 89 complaints
- 1996 CHRYSLER LEBARON — 4 complaints
- 1997 CHRYSLER LEBARON — 2 complaints
Other CHRYSLER Models
- CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY — 18,996 total complaints
- CHRYSLER PACIFICA — 10,103 total complaints
- CHRYSLER 200 — 6,913 total complaints
- CHRYSLER 300 — 6,453 total complaints
- CHRYSLER SEBRING — 4,094 total complaints
- CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — 3,417 total complaints
- CHRYSLER CONCORDE — 2,991 total complaints
- CHRYSLER 300C — 1,758 total complaints