MYRModel Year Report

1992 Chrysler Lebaron

● Typical for this model
1992 Chrysler Lebaron
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:54:14.757Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chrysler Lebaron Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1982: 1 complaints 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 1991 1992: 80 complaints 1992 1993: 66 complaints 1994: 102 complaints 1994 1995: 75 complaints 1996: 3 complaints 1997: 2 complaints 1997 2003: 1 complaints 2003
1992: 80 complaints
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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%

23% of complaints: power train — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

CRASH
SUSPENSION 16%

16% of complaints: suspension — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rear and stabilizer bar.

SERVICE BRAKES 15%

15% of complaints: service brakes — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and switch.

FIRE INJURY
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WIRING HARNESS FIRE. *AW

NHTSA ODI report, 19950420

COMPUTER SHORTED OUT, CAUSING A FIRE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19941228

AIR BAGS 9%

9% of complaints: air bags — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19920206 — steering

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.

Campaign 92V015000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19920528 — latches/locks/linkages

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.

Campaign 92V070000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19960514 — PE (closed 19961031)

THROTTLE WILL NOT RETURN TO THE POSITION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Chrysler Lebaron — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 92V015000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 92V070000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1988 ▲ 1987 ● 1989

WORST YEARS

◆ 1994 ● 1995 ● 1990

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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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.