1993 Chrysler Lebaron
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.
- Complaints
- 66
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Power train
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
35% of complaints
Complaints per year
1993: 66 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 25 |
| 1987 | 43 |
| 1988 | 32 |
| 1989 | 50 |
| 1990 | 68 |
| 1991 | 63 |
| 1992 | 80 |
| 1993 | 66 |
| 1994 | 102 |
| 1995 | 75 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
35% · 23 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-08-18
Suspension
20% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing rear and front.
Electrical system
17% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and alternator/generator/regulator.
Engine and engine cooling
11% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing belts and associated pulleys and gasoline.
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The vehicle caught on fire while driving and resulted in extensive damage.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-04
Service brakes
8% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2003-05-07Defect petitionClosed 2003-07-22 Steering column separation
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- Power train: 23 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 11 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 1993 Chrysler Lebaron reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Chrysler Lebaron is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1993 Chrysler Lebaron?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1993 Chrysler Lebaron have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.