MYRModel Year Report

1992 Chrysler Lebaron

● Typical for this model
1992 Chrysler Lebaron
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:42:28.485Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
80
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

23% of complaints

Complaints per year

1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 7 complaints 1985: 10 complaints 1985 1986: 25 complaints 1987: 43 complaints 1988: 32 complaints 1988 1989: 50 complaints 1990: 68 complaints 1991: 63 complaints 1992: 80 complaints 1992 80 1993: 66 complaints 1994: 102 complaints 1994 1995: 75 complaints 1996: 3 complaints 1997: 2 complaints 1997 2003: 1 complaint
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 7 complaints 1984 1985: 10 complaints 1986: 25 complaints 1986 1987: 43 complaints 1988: 32 complaints 1988 1989: 50 complaints 1990: 68 complaints 1990 1991: 63 complaints 1992: 80 complaints 1992 80 1993: 66 complaints 1994: 102 complaints 1994 1995: 75 complaints 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 2003: 1 complaint 2003
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 7 complaints 1984 1985: 10 complaints 1985 1986: 25 complaints 1986 1987: 43 complaints 1987 1988: 32 complaints 1988 1989: 50 complaints 1989 1990: 68 complaints 1990 1991: 63 complaints 1991 1992: 80 complaints 1992 80 1993: 66 complaints 1993 1994: 102 complaints 1994 1995: 75 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 2003: 1 complaint 2003

1992: 80 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19821
19832
19847
198510
198625
198743
198832
198950
199068
199163
199280
199366
1994102
199575
19963
19972
20031

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

23% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

CRASH

Suspension

16% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing rear and stabilizer bar.

Service brakes

15% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Electrical system

13% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and switch.

FIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Wiring harness fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-20

Computer shorted out, causing a fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-12-28

Air bags

9% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    1992-02-06Steering92V015000 The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.

    Remedy: Replace the zinc plated bolt with a phosphate plated bolt.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    1992-05-28Latches/locks/linkages92V070000 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.

    Remedy: Adjust the secondary hood latch to allow the latch assembly to properly engage when the hood is closed.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    1996-05-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-10-31 Throttle will not return to the position

Buy-smart checklist

1992 Chrysler Lebaron — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 12 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 92V015000 · Steering
  • Recall 92V070000 · Latches/locks/linkages
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Chrysler Lebaron reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Chrysler Lebaron is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Chrysler Lebaron?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Chrysler Lebaron have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.